The Sea of Meaning in Which We Live
Today’s post is excerpted (then expanded upon) from my book, Life On Purpose: Six Passages to an Inspired Life, an award winning finalist in the Self-Help: Motivational division of the Best Books 2007 Awards sponsored by USA News. There is an old saying that goes something like this: “Man is to himself as water is…
Being Here Now Versus Purposeful Planning
The more I endeavor to live my life on purpose the more I realize that it’s not a black and white, either/or world. Living in the paradoxes of life can be a very powerful way to live, despite its challenges. I’m reminded of a favorite quote of Gregg Levoy from his book Callings: Finding and…
What Can You Control? (Blog Post for All Control Freaks)
My twenty-year old daughter, Amber, is a self-proclaimed “control freak.” She shared with me the other day how challenging it is for her to be in a situation where she doesn’t feel like she can control what’s happening. I realized that many of us experience a similar challenge. A few days later, Amber awoke to…
Become a Citizen of Who-ville
This past March 2nd was Dr. Seuss’s birthday. He would have been 108 years old this year. So, I thought it appropriate to spend a little time reading one of my favorite Dr. Seuss’s books — Horton Hears a Who. After all, I’ve been feeling a little like a citizen from Who-ville lately, so I…
The Top 10 Benefits to Knowing & Living Your Purpose
As the founder and director of an organization with a name like Life On Purpose Institute, I guess it’s not surprising to hear me say that I feel that one of the most important matters that anyone can do for themselves and the world is to become clear what their true purpose in life is…
Rightsizing Your Life – Is it Time?
I first heard the terms in the early nineties, starting with downsizing. Companies were doing it so why couldn’t individuals, but to me it sounded a little too drastic. Then I happened upon the phrase, “rightsizing your life,” and that resonated, in large part because I realized that was what Ann and I were in…
Committed Complaining or Complaining On Purpose
I still remember one of the reasons I decided to become a small animal veterinarian. I was only about seven at the time and had been leaning towards becoming a real doctor — you know, the kind that takes care of people. But, even at that young age, I noticed many people complained a lot…
Marianne Williamson on the Occupy Wall Street Movement
Every now and then I find something on the internet that strikes a strong chord. This happened most recently when one our Life On Purpose Coaches posted the following video on Facebook. Now, I admit to being a ‘fan’ of Marianne Williamson – a fandom birthed back in the late 90s when I interviewed her…
What’s So Special about the Life On Purpose Process
I recently received a message I thought deserved a response not just to the kind and generous person who asked it but also to you — my loyal readers and tribe members. Here’s the message: I have been searching for my life purpose all of my life…I am now almost 56 years old and have…
Use “Creative Urgency” to Inspire Your Life
What are the two forms of urgency and how can you use them to inspire yourself to live a life on purpose?
Isn’t it Time You Knew Your Purpose?
