You were put on this planet to live an extraordinary life.

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Some people, it seems, are born knowing their own purpose, and go after it with a single-minded purpose. 

Most of us, however, spend our lives searching for that purpose, while we live a fearful and unhappy life, afraid to take the risks involved with change.

Right now, the world can seem worrisome. If, like me, you don't have a traditional "job" at present, it might be downright scary. The best antidote to fear is action. You can't always control what happens to you in this life, but you can control how you respond to it. If you are in this place in your life, I would encourage you to think of this time as an opportunity to find not just a "job" to pay the bills - but to find your purpose - the job that won't feel like work. The place in this world that allows you to use your skills, and to make a difference. That, my friend, is where you will find true happiness!

You may not know how yet, but you have something to contribute. You were put on this planet to live a joyful life. Despite all the frustrations and discouragement that sometimes accompanies life, you can change your life - starting today - and when you find your purpose and happiness, you will improve the lives of others.

The information on this site is the result of my own search for purpose. You may not agree with all that I say -- but agreeing isn't the point. The articles are meant to make you think and help you to find your own way.

Because when I started this site, I was running an online mailing list for artists - many of which had a difficult time acknowledging themselves that way, you will find many articles addressing the topic of art. Even if that isn't your interest, I think you may find some interesting cross over information.

Creativity isn't just about art - it is a form of problem solving that is crucial for success in the every aspect of the world. The most successful attorneys I knew were tremendously creative in their craft, but they may not have been artistic at all. If you are searching for your own "purpose" - read these articles, and try some of the workshop exercises and journaling prompts. You may find that this "out of the box" work will help you think of yourself in a new way.