PURPOSE Noun: the reason for which something exists
What is your purpose? What is preventing you from discovering your purpose?
Leadercast Women asked this very question to the hundreds in attendance. That is a pretty lofty question to impose on someone, isn’t it? I honestly can’t articulate my purpose on this Earth in a neatly written phrase…YET. I know that we are here for many reasons beyond our recognition and understanding. Purpose for ourselves, and purpose for others. So, that was the theme of the day, Powered By Purpose.What are you even here for?How have you gotten to the place where you are now?Can you see a clear path, with direction for your future? As educators, we could say that our purpose is quite clear. Our purpose is to serve children, nurture their academic and character growth, and help them find THEIR purpose. But deep down, beyond our job, our purpose is bigger than that. Being able to articulate our purpose will help empower, drive, and inspire action.
The gift that was given to me yesterday was a cold, gray stone. I have the responsibility of leaving no stone unturned until I am clear about my purpose and the journey that I’m taking during this time on Earth. I need to push away those roadblocks, turn over stones, and discover more about myself. As I reflect on the messages from the incredible speakers, I will continue to post my thoughts through their words and inspiration in the upcoming posts on my personal blog. You can follow along and hear their stories of purpose at LinkToLearning!Molly Fletcher, Neeta Bhushan, Ginger Hardage, Laura Vanderkan, Shabnam Mogharabi, Mama Jan Smith, Dr. Bernice King, and Jenn LimLearner, Thinker, Writer: Marsha Harris serves the Trinity School community as the Director of Curriculum.
I was raised to live a purpose-driven life! Purpose for me is my calling to educate the world’s next leaders and to live an active life of kindness, giving, and activism.
I enjoyed reading your post and I commend you on leaving no stone unturned.
Marsha, I loved when Mama Jan Smith said that purpose is not the same as a dream. She and Molly Fletcher talked about purpose being a driver and motivator, and that when we know our purpose, the pieces seem to fall into place. Leave no stone unturned!
I was raised to live a purpose-driven life! Purpose for me is my calling to educate the world’s next leaders and to live an active life of kindness, giving, and activism.
I enjoyed reading your post and I commend you on leaving no stone unturned.
Marsha, I loved when Mama Jan Smith said that purpose is not the same as a dream. She and Molly Fletcher talked about purpose being a driver and motivator, and that when we know our purpose, the pieces seem to fall into place. Leave no stone unturned!