For many people, the question may feel premature. By that I mean, there are lots of individuals you have yet to ask the question of “Why am I here?” “What truly matters?” “What is my purpose?” “Do I even have a purpose?” Questions, questions?? My focus today is for those who have a sense of…
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I wonder – what are the ways you make a difference? You may be thinking, “I don’t know – I just go to work to make a living.” But is that all you really do? My guess is that whether you are a nurse, a teacher, a forklift operator, a CEO, or mechanic – whatever…
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Championing Living on Purpose and the concept that Monday’s Matter, is something I have been passionate about for over 40 years. In that time, I have written about living lives that are consequential; I have spoken in a variety of settings about it; and have taught about the fact that “Retirement” is actually not a…
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Author Alistair Begg, in his book “Brave By Faith” raises the issue of drawing a line that you won’t go past. He is writing specifically about moral lines as he wades into the world of seeming confusion. There was once a time in this country when the majority of people had a common belief in…
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As most of you know, I have a passion for helping people discover their purpose in life and gaining insight into how to live it. Back in December I posted a quote that said, “Don’t live the same year 75 times and call it a life.” But my friend Paul Batura, who writes a weekly…
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How long would you like to live? Hmm. You may be thinking, “I would like to live to see my grandkids get married and maybe even meet my great-grandkids.” Or “My body hurts so much today, I’m ready to cash in the chips.” Valter Longo, PhD is director of the Longevity Institute at the University…
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It was Christmas Eve in 1914 and soldiers from Britain and France were engaged in battle with the Germans. The soldiers were wet and cold and death from artillery fire or sniper attacks were constant threats. It is estimated that 9.7 million soldiers lost their lives in that war. But for a brief period from…
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I would imagine that we could all answer “Yes” to that question. Our world is filled with so many stressors, conflicts, divisions, and problems – it would be extremely helpful to experience more contentment. At the same time, that is something that can be easier said than done. So, how can I have more contentment?…
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I recently found myself in a discussion with a client rearding the future. He is trying to make some plans regarding his health, travels, and long-term living arrangements. He also raised end of life issues. The conversation ran several different direct But I couldn’t help but notice the intensity with which he looked at all…
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“Nothing is more important in a person’s life than what they place their faith, trust, and hope in.” Harold G. Koenig M.D. Dr. Koenig goes on to discuss the various things or people that we can put our faith in, when he writes about human flourishing. Some people put their faith in people – a…
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