“Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?” These words by poet Mary Oliver represent the timeless and quintessential quest of human beings: To deeply understand and awaken our inner purpose and deliver its gift to the world. The transforming effects of a deep sense of purpose on … Read more
Nietzsche said, “He who has a why to live for can bear almost any how.” If you’re feeling tired, burned out, or just stuck, awakening your sense of “why” can be a powerful way to build resilience and thrive. A strong sense of purpose is the everyday awareness and conscious acknowledgment that you exist for a reason. It’s the … Read more
“Find your purpose” is terrible advice and I’m guilty of imparting it to thousands of people. And for that, I am sorry. I’m sorry on behalf of the countless bloggers who write tidy step-by-step instructions to “find” your purpose. The ones with the pretty stock photos of young, attractive people running through a field to entice that precious click or share. I’m … Read more