Some people live as though they were created only for leisure. The workweek provides financing for weekend activities. But, when you’re pursuing a genuine purpose, even work becomes play.
Titled “103 bits of advice I wish I had known,” the author laid out a lifetime of wisdom and lessons learned. What a neat legacy to leave for others to benefit from his lifetime of learning!
When Scripture, providence and desire converge, you can be confident you’re taking the right step along the course God laid out for your life.
“Your purpose doesn’t have to be what feels good to everybody else or what you think others see in you. It’s what fuels you, what makes you wake up every day, ready to take on the world. It’s living a life that brings you joy,” Amanda added.
So, women truly do get mentally stronger after midlife, which puts them in an ideal position to identify and pursue a new sense of purpose that rekindles smoldering dreams they have held at bay for many years to focus on more “practical” issues.
Ursula outlined five ways in which leaders can help employees develop a stronger connection between jobs and their personal purpose.
“Anything that calls me into service gives me purpose,” said Ryce. “Volunteering for Community Hospital is stable, constant, demanding — just what I need right now, to be a contributor.”
It’s impossible to define happiness because the term means something different to every person. Unfortunately, too many people equate “happiness” with their current mood. What they are really looking for is joy.
“Alignment is the secret sauce of happiness and success — it allows you to put yourself in opportunity’s way — the world opens up to you,” Barbara explained.