Journeys Of Purpose

Stories inspire, ignite imagination, and inform. They do so by being rooted in reality and yet bounded by infinite possibilities. They resonate with the experiences of others and at the same time go beyond the limits of any one person's experiences so that what can be imagined merges with that which can be achieved. The stories told here are of individuals who have sought meaning in their work. All have been successful in their quests and describe their work and thus their lives with great satisfaction. Listening to their reflections about their work reveals much that makes them unique, for they have uncovered richness in life that many seek but never find. Still, their journeys have not been without significant hardships and they continue as dynamic and ongoing adventures, by turns nerve-wracking, terrifying, encouraging, and inspiring.Those who share their stories here understand their work as an element of their identity, part of their relationships with others, those with whom they work and those for whom they work. Their stories therefore are not only of individual journeys of purpose, but of the rippled effects of innumerable others who join in and benefit from those who see their authentic beings revealed in work that manifests the very purpose of their lives.Knowing that we each have a purpose and living our lives in fulfillment of that purpose provides us with a sense of confidence, of satisfaction, and of direction that guides the development of our values, the decisions that we make about our lives and the way that we conduct our relationships with others. Often, people struggle with the process of discerning life's meaning and many make great ongoing efforts throughout their lives both to unravel the depths of that purpose and to align their actions so that their values, their decisions, and their work represent a consistent manifestation of their authentic being. These stories share wisdom from those who have engaged this search, seeking inspiration from their satisfaction and joy, insight from their challenges, and understanding about the nature of a journey of purpose from the uniqueness of their individual experiences. The implications include insight for others who seek greater purpose in their work. They also contain critical recommendations for changes to organizations and institutions so that genuine value is placed on supporting each individual in his or her call to express that purpose. These stories inspire, inform, and provide the foundation for future action by creating new worlds full of joy and satisfaction.

• • Author: Therese M. Madden
• • Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
• • Publication Date: Oct 24, 2014
• • Number of Pages: 196 pages
• • Language: English
• • Binding: Paperback
• • ISBN-10: 1492325651
• • ISBN-13: 9781492325659