Celebrating Earth Day On Purpose
Well, I had another ezine issue in process to send out today, but then Ann and I decided to attend the local Earth Day festivities at Blue Ridge Community College, so today's issue will be relatively short and sweet and dedicated to this marvelous planet on which we live. It was affirming to see how…
Kind Words: What Others Say about the Life On Purpose Process
Over the years many people have been so nice to share some heart-felt kind words about how the Life On Purpose Process has enhanced their lives, so I wanted to pull some of these together in one central place. If you have experienced the Life On Purpose Process, whether through a 1-on-1 coaching relationship, through…
The On Purpose Program Kick Off Kit
The On Purpose Program Kickoff Kit Includes the following MS Word documents: OnPurposeProgAgreement The program agreement should be printed out and given to either your minister or program director so they can fill it out and mail it back to Life On Purpose Institute. OnPurposeFlyer We know every program needs a flyer and the On…
LIVING ON PURPOSE: The Powerful Purpose of Pain
"Pain is inevitable in life but suffering is optional." Buddhist Proverb Have you ever asked yourself the question: Why is there so much suffering in the world? I know I have, both as I look back over my own life and as I observe those around me. We seem to have an uncanny knack for…
Purposefully Paying it Forward with Random Acts of Kindness
In 2009, Life On Purpose Institute launched the On Purpose Program. Our initial focus was to empower New Thought Spiritual Centers with an infusion of purpose and passion by guiding small groups of congregants through the Life On Purpose Process through this in-house program facilitated by a fellow congregant who receives support and training from…
Money & the Meaning of Life (Part 1)
"Render unto Caesar that which is Caesar's and unto God that which is God's." Jesus – (Matthew 22:21) For several months now I've known that what's next in my own personal journey along the Purposeful Path is to delve more deeply into my relationship with money and finance. I've said it several ways — to…
Transparency – What Happened with the TeleRetreat?
Since the election of our new president a little over a year ago, the subject of transparency in government and our economy has become a hot topic, and I think it's a trend that should be fostered. So, I thought I'd give it a go myself by being more forthcoming and transparent with what's happening…
Jim Carrey Shares about His Life On Purpose
I found this while signing up for Jason Stein's Monday Morning Minute and it was so refreshing to hear a celebrity, especially a celebrity who's known for being a 'monkey' (to use his own term) or such a wild and crazy guy — to hear him share so authentically about living true to his own…
Could You Go a Day/Week/Month with No Complaining?
If you were to eliminate complaining from your life for a day/week/month or longer, what might show up in its place? I know for so many of us (me included), complaining is just a part of life, even a life on purpose. But what if we consciously took on not complaining, maybe starting off with…
The New Year — On Purpose or Drifting Through Life Again? =
Two words I've heard used by those who know me to describe me are — focused and intense. I guess that's my style of living a life on purpose. I just know there are so many people out there longing to live a purposeful and meaningful life, and I feel that I have been blessed…
Isn’t it Time You Knew Your Purpose?
