Tarek...this is all so right. I used to think that I was supposed to do BIG things for God. It was the only thing that made sense out of the way I had suffered. I thought I was supposed to talk to huge audiences about how I got healed from my pain. That, I thought, was my purpose...the purpose of my suffering. Then I had more pain...like you, brain surgeries. I eventually became disabled, and my world shrank. I became unable to drive, and moved to a very rural area miles away from town (and people), and was forced to rethink my personal purpose. I realized that my ultimate purpose was to love God, others (and myself). It's something I do each day, even if I'm alone. I have also read the authors you mentioned...and even took Brendon Burchard's big online course! Good stuff...also shifted my mind and thoughts.
Linda, what a powerful testament to the power of changing your story. When we think about what BIG things are, that means something different to everybody. It has nothing to do with comparing yourself to others, as you have learned. Doing big things means you're doing exactly what your Creator created you to do. Good for you for learning this lesson!
Great post on purpose, Tarek. The road to finding your purpose is filled with uncertainty but once you find it, you never want to go back. I love how you've clearly broken down the steps to find purpose. Thanks for sharing.
I can't wait to hear more about you following God's call out of safety. 21 years at the same company makes this an extra profound leap of faith, and I couldn't be more exited for you. In my book, I write about the artist I met in Portugal who shared: "Comparison hurts both people." Or in this case, everyone you could've helped if you didn't compare.
This publication resonated strongly and I sense many people are beginning to get curious about what we are here to do versus how many followers we have, or how "successful" we are. It's easy to get caught up in Tic Toc, IG, and all of social media and start comparing ourselves but that road takes us nowhere. Thank you for a great publication.
Carol, thank you so much. You're right, finding our purpose has nothing to do with anyone else. It's about being curious first, then discovering your purpose and living it out day by day, whatever that looks like for you. Keep going!
Great word Tarek. Love the Wayne Dyer quote. I wonder how many people never even think about their purpose.
Appreciate that Mark. I certainly didn't for most of my life but now I want to help everybody to find and embrace their purpose.
Tarek...this is all so right. I used to think that I was supposed to do BIG things for God. It was the only thing that made sense out of the way I had suffered. I thought I was supposed to talk to huge audiences about how I got healed from my pain. That, I thought, was my purpose...the purpose of my suffering. Then I had more pain...like you, brain surgeries. I eventually became disabled, and my world shrank. I became unable to drive, and moved to a very rural area miles away from town (and people), and was forced to rethink my personal purpose. I realized that my ultimate purpose was to love God, others (and myself). It's something I do each day, even if I'm alone. I have also read the authors you mentioned...and even took Brendon Burchard's big online course! Good stuff...also shifted my mind and thoughts.
Linda, what a powerful testament to the power of changing your story. When we think about what BIG things are, that means something different to everybody. It has nothing to do with comparing yourself to others, as you have learned. Doing big things means you're doing exactly what your Creator created you to do. Good for you for learning this lesson!
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Great post on purpose, Tarek. The road to finding your purpose is filled with uncertainty but once you find it, you never want to go back. I love how you've clearly broken down the steps to find purpose. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you so much Shalini! Purpose matters, we are all searching for it. I think it’s best found in serving others.
I can't wait to hear more about you following God's call out of safety. 21 years at the same company makes this an extra profound leap of faith, and I couldn't be more exited for you. In my book, I write about the artist I met in Portugal who shared: "Comparison hurts both people." Or in this case, everyone you could've helped if you didn't compare.
Wow that's so good Emily. Thank you!
Awesome!😊
This publication resonated strongly and I sense many people are beginning to get curious about what we are here to do versus how many followers we have, or how "successful" we are. It's easy to get caught up in Tic Toc, IG, and all of social media and start comparing ourselves but that road takes us nowhere. Thank you for a great publication.
Carol, thank you so much. You're right, finding our purpose has nothing to do with anyone else. It's about being curious first, then discovering your purpose and living it out day by day, whatever that looks like for you. Keep going!