I wish I had something profound, helpful, or inspiring to say. But for now, the only way to relate to all this that makes any kind of sense to me is to step up even further into myself; this work I’ve set out on supporting aspiring change leaders; and building community, connection, and support networks with folks like you.
If I am going to encourage and support my clients in pursuing their passions, taking risks, and embracing the cringe, then maybe I should seek out opportunities to do so myself.
If I can’t fully feel the sadness – and whatever other feelings come along with this change – then I can’t fully acknowledge and honor this beautiful, momentous chapter of my life. I can’t offer it the proper goodbye that it so deserves.
Every single one of us can absolutely cultivate all the energy we could ever need to sustain our lives and careers through joy-and-love-based energies. And when we do so, we cultivate a much greater sense of joy, grace, and ease in the process.
Rather than thinking of it as weakness, failing, or giving up, where might I recast my decision to let something go as creating an opportunity for new leaders, new ideas, and fresh energy?
In today’s culture, perhaps especially among men, we put a high premium on determination. We so often encourage people to “never give up.” Is that wise?
Are you missing a strong sense of fulfillment from your career? Are you searching for a new professional role more aligned with your values? Are you struggling to figure out what you have to offer the world?
What’s so helpful about purpose anyway? What are the practical benefits of declaring your purpose? Why think about it at all?
For this chapter of my life, the purpose I’ve defined for myself is: I reveal a world of beauty.
It’s so much easier to act like this world is black or white and that people are either right or wrong. But it’s not more kind. It’s not more truthful. And it does not move us closer to the radically peaceful and caring world we so yearn for.
