The Further and Fantastic Journey
A DestinyWorks Blog
The malevolence and magnificence of human beings
I have started and deleted a number of posts reflecting on the two mass murders that are gripping our nation. I have listened to and read many opinions regarding solutions to our “plunge backward and downward toward barbarism”. Some responses have been thoughtful and...
Deeper questions about our lack of focus and rest.
I thought it was allergies that were making me feel miserable. Turns out it was something more sinister. Despite not one, but four vaccine shots and boosters, I have contracted COVID. My symptoms aren’t too bad, and I quickly got on one of the anti-viral meds...
The high cost of your inability to focus and rest.
Most of us - myself included - are regularly too worked up to get ahold of ourselves and settle down. We are both distracted and exhausted. We are unable to be at rest. This was the idea behind my newsletter and blog post of last week. At the end, I suggested we do a...
Can we talk about the fact that you can’t rest?
I’m not going out on a limb here. Most of us - me included - are regularly too worked up to get ahold of ourselves and settle down. We are unable to be at rest. And by at rest, I don’t just mean the ability to sleep, although THAT certainly is a problem. “40% of...
Five myths you might believe about your calling. Myth #5 – My calling is me at my best!
Which myth have you believed about your calling? Do you mistakenly believe that your calling and career must be identical? Do you hang on to the myth that calling is ultimately about personal fulfillment and happiness? Are you misguided by the idea that when you...
Five myths you might believe about your calling. Myth #4 – I’m too old (or young)!
I feel like I can’t say this enough… ”You were built to count as water is made to run downhill. You were placed in a specific context to count in ways that no one else does. That is your destiny.” Dallas Willard, The Divine Conspiracy Whatever your destiny is, it...
Five myths you might believe about your calling. Myth #3 – I’ve arrived!
3 weeks ago, I asked these questions in my newsletter and blog post: Why are you here? What is it that gives your life meaning? What generates your sense of purpose? What voice nags at you to contribute to humanity or to the world? These are essential questions here...
Five myths you might believe about your calling. Myth #2 – Calling or Hobby?
Several weeks ago, I began a short blog series exploring the myths that people believe about calling. I have coached hundreds of people over the last several years - NFL players, CEOs, retirees, fraternity guys, soccer moms, etc. and these five myths continue to pop...
Five myths you might believe about your calling. Myth #1.
One of the catalysts in the Big Quit, the recent flood of resignations hitting businesses these days, is the dream of having a job that provides more personal meaning. This is a good thing if the end result…the new job… allows an individual to contribute in...
5 myths you might believe about your calling.
This quote is still rumbling around in my head…“When we are no longer able to change a situation… we are challenged to change ourselves.” Viktor Frankl, Man's Search for Meaning. I referenced that quote in my last post about developing resilience in a time of...
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