The Spiritual Path to Purpose Viktor Frankl says that we detect rather than invent our missions in life. What he is saying is that our purpose isn’t something that we choose. We just don’t make it up. It isn’t something that we pick because it is something that we like to do, it is easy or effortless, or it is original. It is something much deeper than that and much more demanding. Purpose is discovered in reality. It is discovered out there in the world. Purpose is

The Sound of Your Soul There are parts of ourselves that sabotage us. There are parts of us that can get caught up in conditioned ideas. Conditioned ideas of safety, direction, judgment, and strength. Stories we have been told. Stories that we have been led to believe. Stories that we have morphed into. Paths that we have traveled that cause us to get caught up in someone else's playbook, or strategies that really are not who we are and cause us to focus on things that

For Where Your Treasure Is, There Your Heart Will Be Also - Matthew 6:21 I have not talked about my own experiences for a while. If you have read the first three chapters you might think that the author... In other words, yours truly... Had it all together and all figured out. That is so far from the case. The fact that I had no clue at so many points in my life was what caused so many of my problems. What I have been describing so far in this book is what I have learne

Drawing A Line in the Sand In his book, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Stephen R. Covey states that all things are created twice. He is referring to the fact that everything is created first in the mind, and then in reality. Before you build a house, you first design it, draw blueprints, and imagine how it will look. Before you write a book, you outline the ideas and envision the message. These are examples of Mental or First Creations. We create first in our m

Be Who You Must, That's a Part of the Plan - Part of the Plan - Dan Fogelberg Sit back, relax, open your mind and consider this. You are part of a bigger plan. The Big Picture. You matter. You are here for a reason, and we all have a mission to accomplish. Viktor Frankl, in his book Man’s Search for Meaning, states that everyone has their own specific vocation or mission in life, to carry out a concrete assignment which demands fulfillment. They cannot be replaced, nor

Take A Look At Yourself and Make That Change - Man in the Mirror - Michael Jackson So many people feel a sense of disconnect. We have...

Those Who Stand For Nothing, Fall For Everything - Alexander Hamilton I think of the word “culture”, and its meaning. What does it mean...

I Just Want To Be Inspired - Quote from Dorothy Boyd. Character played by Rene Zellweger in the Movie "Jerry Maguire" Just as certain...

Those Who Don't Believe In Magic Will Never Find It - Roald Dahl Do you believe in magic? I think back to the time when I was longing for...

True North Strong and Free - from the National Anthem of Canada - O Canada Your True North is where you will find your purpose, your...

And He Said, "Someday I Hope You Get The Chance To Live Like You Were Dying" - Live Like Your Were Dying - Tim McGraw There is probably...