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I feel ambivalent about my life’s purpose these days. How does that strike you? How do you feel about yours? Are you thinking “same?” Or are you stunned, curious, critical? Once upon a time, many ...

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Why is it so hard to find our life purpose? There certainly is no short supply of problems in this world that need solving. There is no limit on the number of people whom we could help, or inspire, or ...

It has become such common advice that few question it. But rather than inspirational, it can feel like a burden. How do I go about finding this and what if I never do? This is “purpose anxiety” – the ...

“Of course, I’m looking forward to retirement,” Sally said, her hands fidgeting in her lap. “But there’s this pit in my stomach that won’t go away. Here I am, turning 65 next month, leaving the career ...

To help you discover your life purpose, your soul has left many clues along your journey. If you take the time to slow down and pay attention to these signs, you'll start to notice them everywhere.

Ever wondered why chasing your “life purpose” can sometimes feel more like running on a treadmill than strolling toward enlightenment? If you’ve ever found yourself spiraling into anxiety while trying ...

It took me many years and quite a bit of emotional heartache to realize a life-changing fact: When it comes to purpose, bigger is not better. Most of our anxiety stems from what I call "big P" Purpose ...

Q. I am a retired female entrepreneur in my 70s. I sold my business a few years ago, and I still cannot find my next purpose, even with my volunteer commitments and exploration of art. In fact, I am ...

Although lots of the stories we tell each other about retirement from work are positive ("finally, you can do whatever you want!"), the reality can be less sunny. Studies show that depression often ...