Life Planning may seem like a simple enough process, until you jump in and realize the waters are pretty deep. It is easy to to lose momentum or lack clarity once you jump into a life planning session. Below are four keys to success as you consider your life planning: 4 Keys to Success: 1. Conducive, life giving environment If you have unlimited…

One of the key threats to a life well lived, is succumbing to the passivity trap.  Websters defines passivity as: Passivity: acceptance of what happens, without active response or resistance While acceptance of the realities of our life is a mature and healthy outcome, the lack of response noted in this definition is the core issue.  Acceptance means we simply acknowledge facts for…

A few weeks ago I had one of those moments where you can't figure out the right combination of temperatures and dials to get your windshield to unfog. If you'v ever had one of those moments you know the frustration as you try to keep the car moving in the right direction or find a safe spot to pull over until you can…

Once we arrive at a purpose statement that feel solid about, now what do we do? How do we implement it day-to-day?How do we use it to make a difference in our lives?How do we keep it from being a forgotten exercise in 30 days? Our purpose statements can be impactful to center us, remind us and guide us, if we let them.…

Humans are meaning seeking creatures who thrive when they have a deep sense of purpose. Designing a life purpose statement that hits to the core of your being in a powerful way is an iterative process. For many, different seasons, experiences and transformative moments will result in further clarity and calibrations. It is important to have an experimental mindset as you begin to craft…

Writing a concise, personal, unique, and compelling purpose statement serves to guide and protect our larger life vision.  A purpose statement is a reflection of listening to our life story.  It is an expression of how God has authored our lives, reflecting our signature strengths and passions, as well as our experiences and personalities.  It answers the question, “How has God wired me…