Find purpose in the moment
Anne Ard said purpose is as simple as figuring out how to be useful and make a difference in our communities. How that looks in real life is determined by our circumstances and commitments.
Gill Bentham: Finding real love, awakening long-dormant dreams
“I had been fighting to keep everything I felt really mattered to my life. When I realized my life wasn’t working and I was able to lay it all down, that’s when things started to improve,” Gill said.
More medical evidence having purpose improves well-being
People pursing a specific purpose to help others know, deep in their hearts, their very reason for being on earth at this specific time and in that specific place is to make a difference in the lives of others — and they’re excited to do so.
Grieving New York parents share daughter’s story of struggle
“There wasn’t hardly any support at that time for adults with eating disorders, and for family and loved ones,” Linda told the paper. “And eating disorders are so stigmatized. There’s so much shame for just having one.”
Episode 003 – Michele Stanford helps people make healthier choices
In the process of researching a health scare, Michele discovered a lot of helpful information about America’s food supply, toxins in the environment and how they work to impact everyone’s health.
Jeanette Finn: Helping sex abuse victims to find innocence again
“The saddest aspect about their recovery process is that people think they have to dredge up an ugly, hurtful past and dig through a lot of painful memories, but I don’t think it has to be that way,” said Jeanette.
Episode 002 – Jim Akers encourages people to have ‘Godfidence’ to pursue their purpose
When bad things happen, we have a choice on how to respond. We can sulk, withdraw into our little comfort zones and blame God and everyone else for our predicament. Or we can pivot and realize that as long as we’re still breathing, there is a purpose for our lives.
Adopting a ‘don’t let the old man in’ mindset
Our mindset imposes self-limiting beliefs that stifle us, impacting behavior, decisions and actions, and therefore our self-improvement and trajectories in life, Jonny wrote.
Faye Bryant: Helping others by sharing stories
“Discovering your purpose involves exploring what you dreamed about as a child and then contemplating what that dream would look like for you right now,” said Faye. “After that, it involves going to work to accomplish the dream.”
Episode 001 – What is the Passionate Purpose podcast about?
The need for purpose is obvious and that’s why Greg started Forward From 50 — to help men and women over the age of 50 to live more purposeful lives by pursuing things they are truly passionate about.