Finding purpose during times of change Annie Stewart : www.thecallingsprogram.com Finding purpose during times of change Annie Stewart
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Purpose
Vision
Vocation
Passion
Life’s Work
Mission
What I am here for
and ………
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Slide 4 : www.thecallingsprogram.com CHARACTERISTICS OF A CALLING
Is unique- reflects our talents, passions and values
2. Has an inner and outer aspect
3. Change points have allowed/forced a new direction
4. May be inspired by life experiences
Slide 5 : www.thecallingsprogram.com 5. Not just for the religious minded - experienced as a compelling force, a longing, an ongoing ‘niggling’
6. May be a gradual journey- a favourable time is adolescence or middlescence!
7. Evolves as we grow
8. An acceptance of the drudgery and routine elements
Slide 6 : www.thecallingsprogram.com Authentic Happiness Research (Seligman 2002)
PLEASURE (states that have a clear sensory and strong emotional component)
ENGAGEMENT (the depth of involvement with one's family, work, romance and hobbies)
MEANING (using our strengths and virtues in the service of something larger than oneself).
Slide 7 : www.thecallingsprogram.com You can take everything away from a person
BUT…….
their choice to decide upon their state of mind and PURPOSE.
Victor Frankl, Man’s Search for Meaning
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a particular field or line of work
a vocation that has meaning and passion and is a LIFE LONG journey of mastery JOB CAREER CALLING
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Actualisation Challenging work that uses your talents, makes a difference. Service, joy, fulfilment, passion, creativity, growth and learning……. A Calling Build options, recognition, prestige, status, title….. Career Progression Acceptance, part of a group, explore, identification with a successful organisation…… A Job/Career Physical safety, economic security, freedom from threats…….A Job Physical survival needs: water, food, sleep, warmth, exercise,etc……Work/ a Job
Slide 10 : www.thecallingsprogram.com A CALL TO LEAD
extensive review of ‘callings’ in historical, theological, sociological, leadership and psychological literature
interviews with 21 leaders to explore their understanding of ‘a calling’ and its application to leadership
themes obtained from 30 client case histories
autobiographical/biographical accounts of a further 20 leaders
Slide 11 : www.thecallingsprogram.com Step 1: Slow down and listen with the ear of your heart
How do I best slow down and
listen to my heart in the midst of daily life?
Slide 12 : www.thecallingsprogram.com Step 2: Seek and you will find
What am I seeking in my life at the moment?
What do I really want?
Slide 13 : www.thecallingsprogram.com Step 3: Prepare your body, mind and soul
To move forward, how do I make peace with myself and my past?
What do I need to do to be healthy and well?
Slide 14 : www.thecallingsprogram.com Step 4: Know who you are
What matters most to me?
What were my top 5 childhood dreams and interests?
What am I good at?
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Slide 16 : www.thecallingsprogram.com Step 5: Name and commit to your purpose/calling
So what is my inner and outer purpose/calling?
Am I prepared to make a commitment? If yes, to what? If no, what will it take?
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Slide 18 : www.thecallingsprogram.com Step 6: Choose a way of life and work
What does a life well lived look like?
How will I know when I get it?
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MOVE ME:
Slide 20 : www.thecallingsprogram.com Step 7: Sustain and nurture your calling
What gives me life?
What will sustain me?
What is the legacy I would like to leave?
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Slide 22 : www.thecallingsprogram.com My final thoughts:
We all have a calling/purpose - our unique fingerprint
Live a longer and happier life with purpose
Make the most of living in a country with such freedom of choice
Never ever give up!
Slide 23 : www.thecallingsprogram.com CLIMB EVERY MOUNTAIN
Climb every mountainFord every streamFollow every rainbow'Till you find your dreamA dream that will needAll the love you can giveEveryday of your lifeFor as long as you liveClimb every mountainFord every streamFollow every rainbow'Till you find your dream.
(The Sound of Music, 1965)