Have you ever found yourself asking, “What is the meaning of life?” If so you are not alone. But this is not the right question we should be asking if we are looking for answers about our life. We are supposing that there is some general answer for all and that once understood gives us clarity about life. But each life is different, complex and each of us has a different fate and destiny so there can be no single answer that fits all.
One of the most frequent questions I’m asked is “how do I find my purpose in life?” Actually, it’s very simple. You don’t find your purpose in life. Your purpose in life finds you. That sounds funny at first but actually it is true and you begin the process by being an authentic human being and trusting what feels right to you. […]
I recently had lunch with a good friend of mine, after he called to say he wanted to talk. He had a major decision to make in his life, and he wanted to share the situation with me in order to get my opinion. That’s exactly what friendships are for, and so I happily agreed. He explained his situation in detail. The decision he had to make was not an easy one, and the implications of it would quite dramatically alter his lifestyle. […]
Recently I had an intimate conversation with a close friend of mine who was troubled. He was asking my advice about what he should be doing with his life. “What is my destiny? How do I know that what I’m doing with my life is what I should be doing?” he asked earnestly. Finally he admitted, “I’m confused.” He’s not alone. At different phases of our life we all find ourselves having similar questions. It is only natural to want clarity and understanding about our life. My answer surprised him, as it may you. […]
Apparently a red-flanked bluetail from Asia was spotted last week in Vancouver, and it seems it is a big deal. Now I’m not a birder, so I don’t really get excited about these things, but I was intrigued when the speculation about how it got here was raging. One theory is that it was caught up in a major storm front and blown thousands of miles from its habitat. Hmmm… just like all our lives, I thought. […]