As children, we're frequently asked what we want to be when we grow up. This is a peculiar question. How can you BE anything but yourself? Why not ask, instead, about what it is you most love to do? Today's question reflects this.

What's your dream job?

We're not looking for a job title or particular position. We want to hear about what you love most. What gives you the most satisfaction? Do you enjoy exploring the world with children? Getting absorbed in your art? Redesigning a room to look absolutely perfect? Soothing those who are ill? Or are you one of those who gets pleasure out of working with problems--be it a broken table or a frustrating puzzle? Sit for a moment and think about what gives you the most fulfillment . . . and then tell us what that is.

Do you remember the first book you ever read? What about the most life-changing? Whether it was the magical world of C.S. Lewis' Narnia Chronicles or the first time you sat down with one of Ken Wilber's books; whether it was Eckhart Tolles' Power of Now or Anne Frank's Diary, we'd love to hear about whose words most powerfully affected you. (And if you can't pick just one, sharing a few is fine. :)

Close your eyes. Imagine it's March 24, 2008. (Trust us . . . it'll be here before you know it.:) What would you like to have accomplished over the past year? Where would you like to be? Do you want a new home? Improved health? A better relationship with your family? A promotion or raise? Whether your list involves starting a new business or growing a new garden; whether it includes a trip to Spain or a daily practice of presence, spend a few minutes writing down what you'd like to have achieved in 12 months.

And yes, you can put "discovering your goals" on that list. :)

All of us on Zaadz have a deep commitment to changing the world. But how much time do we spend thinking about, or imagining, just what that ideal place would look like? Pretend that you could instantaneously create a perfect world. Spend a few minutes (or more!) imagining what this world would be, and then come share your dream.

Some of us keep our books on our bedside tables; others have a favorite reading nook in the living room; still others keep their business books in a shoulder bag or their novels in a briefcase. Wherever and whenever you chose to read is fine. We're just curious about what it is you're reading. What book are you in the middle of--or what was the last book you read? Are you enjoying it? Might others enjoy it?

Let us know!

No matter how carefully we take care of ourselves, there's usually one or two little things we know we could do better. What's something that you could do to keep your body well-tended to? Whether it's exercising more, cooking for yourself, drinking more water, or just remembering to floss every day, take some time to think about one thing you could do to improve your health.

And yes, we mean this wholistically. Taking a few minutes to pause and just breathe could do wonders for that heart of yours. :)

There are some questions in life that are important to everyone; and, conveniently, these are also the sorts of questions that we each must answer for ourselves. Today's question is one of those.

Take a little time to reflect on what you feel is most important in your life. What makes your life worth living? From where do you draw your purpose?

It's one of those perennial questions . . . what would you do if you won the lotto? Well, even if you don't play, we'd love you to pretend that some incredible windfall left you $10 million richer. What would you do with the money? Give it all away? Travel? Start a business? A foundation? Buy a new home? Dream big! You're rich. What are you going to do about it? :)

Imagine someone gave you the capital (and necessary team) to start the business of your choice. What sort of company would you found? A new holistic health care center? A day-care based on love? A design company that helped nonprofits present themselves better? A business that brought the wisdom of the elderly to youth, helping both feel better connected in the world? A gallery to showcase your art, or the art of your community? Or something altogether different?

Think for a moment about what you love to do. And then think about those areas in the world where you see something missing, and something that needs to be changed. And then . . . come share your dream. :)