Retired nurse finds purpose reading to nursing home residents
Irene retired as a nurse a few years after her husband died. She knew she needed to find a purpose for her life. Now 71, she found it by reading to people who can often no longer read themselves.
Do men need purpose more than respect?
“While many men demand respect, what they need is purpose, and the quest for respect can sometimes undermine the sense of purpose that will help make them whole.”
A Man Called Otto: An accurate reflection of life without purpose
After losing his family, some of his friends and his job, Otto has no purpose. His life changes when he discovers what that purpose may be.
As we age, we get inner validation from outwardly helping others
The more we are required to serve others and do it out of necessity or a sense of duty, the more our character realizes how enjoyable serving really is.
Questions to ask for a new year, or whenever you are bored
Find a quiet spot to sit with pen and paper to record your answers. By they time you finish, you will have discovered your purpose or have renewed vision for carrying it out.
Finding purpose is not hard work
If we truly are born with no particular destiny, then it would be impossible to discover a purpose. Outside of politicians, name something that exists without a defined purpose.
Restoration and light
While restoration is a personal promise God made to me, my commitment to him was to “be the light” in 2023.
Are you an extroverted introvert?
I have always enjoyed being around people, which makes me an extrovert. But, doing so often pushes my limits to the point I want to be alone.
Five ways to practice gratitude this winter and every day
People who practiced gratitude regularly reported feeling more joy and pleasure, experiencing more optimism and being happier.
Don’t ignore the early warning signs of cognitive decline
Annie Bush, a certified brain health coach and the founder of Your Total Body, said that fatigue and brain fog are both symptoms of a more sinister problem — a decline in cognitive ability.