Suddenly, exploration and discovery in the Life Calling galaxy has just become a lot easier. Bringing together decades of research, experience and application, life explorer Bill Millard, a leading theorist in calling and purpose, puts together a book that will help everyone discover the components that go into a sense of calling and develop the tools for unleashing the power of purpose in their lives. Millard combines theory and spiritual insight with practical application to create a unique approach to this important area of study. Life Calling: Living Your Life with the Power of Purpose provides a contemporary framework for studying an age-old dilemma for humankind.
In this inspirational book, beloved broadcast journalist Jane Pauley helps people in the middle of their lives successfully navigate a“reinvention” phase and build a positive, powerful future. IN 2014, EVERY BABY BOOMER WILL HAVE REACHED THE MILESTONE AGE OF FIFTY. FOR MOST, IT’S NOT AN END BUT THE BEGINNING OF SOMETHING NEW. This is the awakening of a generation to the opportunities that lie ahead. Research has shown that people in their fifties are more vital now than they were only ten years ago. They’re saying, “I’m game, I’m up for it, I want to do more.” Jane Pauley, one of America’s most beloved and trusted broadcast journalists, gives voice to the opportunities of her generation—and the next one too—offering humor and insight about the journey forward. Your Life Calling is a fresh look at ideas that have been simmering since boomers first entered midlife with a different perspective on the future than any generation before: that there was more to come—and perhaps the best of all. Jane is not an advice giver but a storyteller. Here she tells her own and introduces readers to the fascinating people she has featured on her award-winning Today show segment, Life Reimagined Today. You’ll meet Betsy McCarthy, who traded in her executive briefcase for knitting needles; Gid Pool, who launched a career as a stand-up comic; Richard Rittmaster, who joined the National Guard Chaplain Corps; Trudy Lundgren, who took her home on the road in an RV; Paulie Gee, who opened a successful pizzeria in Brooklyn; and many more. Their stories are delightful, compelling, and inspiring for anyone asking “What am I going to do with my supersized life?”
A young leadership expert guides fellow Christian Millennials on their quest to live and work meaningfully. Even though he seemed to have achieved it all, including landing his dream job at a Fortune 500 company, throughout his twenties Paul Sohn struggled with feelings of inadequacy, emptiness, and disillusionment. Something was very wrong. Finally at twenty-eight, after much contemplation and a life-changing encounter with his mentor, Paul traded in his high-paying job and sought a more meaningful life. Now, having achieved a sense of happiness and fulfillment like never before, and after examining all that he has learned along the way, Paul wants to help young adults avoid the pitfalls he succumbed to, including madly chasing empty financial success. His goal is to help others pursue their God-given purpose, and in Quarter-Life Calling, he shares enlightening biblical insights and practical ways to make it happen.
An action-plan for self-fulfillment that helps people find their true calling in life This practical and inspirational guide helps Christian men and women of all ages identify and use their God-given gifts to find purpose, direction, and joy in their life and work. Based on their years of counseling and experience, Kevin and Kay Marie Brennfleck offer action-oriented tools and a proven methodology to help readers develop the decision-making skills they need to discover and live the life that God intended, maximizing the synergies between ministry, work, and spiritual gifts. Kevin and Kay Marie Brennfleck (Pasadena, CA) are nationally recognized experts in career counseling, work satisfaction, and productivity. Their Web site, www.ChristianCareerCenter.com, is the most visited Christian career site on the Internet.
In this thought-provoking guide to creating the extraordinary life you've always wanted, business and personal coach Mike Jaffe will challenge you to dramatically redesign your life. Jaffe, a 9/11 survivor who worked on the 96th floor of the World Trade Center, arrived 20 minutes late to work that day after deciding to have breakfast with his wife and daughter. This was his personal wakeup call to realize that life is a precious gift and small actions can make a big difference. It's time to join him-and countless other successful individuals-in the Wakeup RevolutionTM. Stop floating or drifting. Stop waiting for "someday." Now is the time to own your path and start moving powerfully toward what you want. Wake Up! Your Life Is Calling will get you there by inspiring you to: • expand your universe of what you believe is possible • develop the internal fire and vision to stop accepting a life that is "fine" and push for one that is truly extraordinary • land your dream job, create that lasting relationship, and carve out time to achieve bigger goals. The secret? The five essential principles for rewriting your tomorrow contained in this book. Your life is waiting. Are you ready to dive in?
In this inspirational meditation on why, and for whom, we work, the winner of the 1994 Templeton Prize for Progress in Religion offers both a defense of the work of businesses and a coherent philosophy to guide their thinking. Novak presents key moral ideals, including the creation of wealth and jobs, and the creation of the idea of progress.
2022 CIBA Hearten Awards: First Place Winner, Uplifting and Inspiring Non-Fiction 2022 Firebird Book Awards: First Place, Career 2022 Firebird Book Awards:Self-Help/Motivational 2022 IPPY Awards Bronze Winner in Self Help 2021 Indies Foreword Finalist in Career 2021 Chanticleer Book Awards (CIBA) Finalist in the Mind and Spirit Award “Randi's heartfelt and profoundly practical book is a tonic and an inspiration. It shines through with her trust that you have gifts to share with the world, her confidence in your ability to push beyond the comfort zone, and her guidance in helping you discern your callings and connect the dots so that a pattern—a path—emerges leading you toward the life that truly belongs to you.” —GREGG LEVOY, best-selling author of Callings: Finding and Following an Authentic Life and Vital Signs: The Nature and Nurture of Passion “Do you ever dream of discovering a career path that is an expression of your soul’s calling? If that question sparks your curiosity, this inspiring, practical book is for you!” —MICHAEL J. GELB, best-selling author of How to Think Like Leonardo da Vinci: 7 Steps to Genius Every Day “A timely, accessible, and engaging book full of practical wisdom, experiential exercises, and insights to help you discover your direction and realize your potential. If I had just one book to recommend for those in career and life transition needing clarity, encouragement, and hope, this would be the one.” —JILL C. LUBLIN, 4x best-selling author
An inspiring guide to finding your life’s purpose—what spiritual teachers call dharma—through mindfulness and self-exploration. Stephen Cope says that in order to have a fulfilling life you must discover the deep purpose hidden at the very core of your self. The secret to unlocking this mystery, he asserts, can be found in the pages of a two-thousand-year-old spiritual classic called the Bhagavad Gita—an ancient allegory about the path to dharma, told through a timeless dialogue between the fabled archer, Arjuna, and his divine mentor, Krishna. Cope takes readers on a step-by-step tour of this revered tale and highlights well-known Western lives that embody its central principles—including such luminaries as Jane Goodall, Walt Whitman, Susan B. Anthony, John Keats, and Harriet Tubman, along with stories of ordinary people as well. If you’re feeling lost in your own life’s journey, The Great Work of Your Life may help you to find and to embrace your true calling. Praise for The Great Work of Your Life “Keep a pen and paper handy as you read this remarkable book: It’s like an owner’s manual for the soul.”—Dani Shapiro, author of Devotion “A masterwork . . . You’ll find inspiration in these pages. You’ll gain a better appreciation of divine guidance and perhaps even understand how you might better hear it in your own life.”—Yoga Journal “I am moved and inspired by this book, the clarity and beauty of the lives lived in it, and the timeless dharma it teaches.”—Jack Kornfield, author of A Path with Heart “A rich source of contemplation and inspiration [that] encourages readers . . . to discover and fully pursue their inner self’s calling.”—Publishers Weekly “Fabulous . . . If you have ever wondered what your purpose is, this book is a great guide to help you on your path.”—YogaHara
God has a plan for each of our lives. The Calling: Live a Life of Significance helps readers identify and avoid common mistakes, establish eight strategies for living a life of significance, examines how to set and attain goals, diminish ego to enhance your ability to serve, and how to lead a life of simplicity.
What if your mind is your greatest enemy? What if you were living your worst nightmare? How would you cope? Ankita has fought a mental disorder, been through hell, and survived two suicide attempts. Now in Mumbai, surrounded by her loving and supportive parents, everything seems idyllic. She is not on medication. She is in a college she loves, studying her dream subject: Creative Writing. She has made friends with the bubbly Parul and the glamourous Janki. At last leading a ‘normal life’, she immerses herself in every bit of it – the classes, her friends, her course and all the carefree fun of college. Underneath the surface, however, there is trouble brewing. A book she discovers in her college library draws her in, consumes her and sends her into a terrifying darkness that twists and tears her apart. To make matters worse, a past boyfriend resurfaces, throwing her into further turmoil. Armed with only a pen and a journal, she desperately fights with every ounce of strength she has. But can she escape her thoughts? Will Ankita survive the ordeal a second time around? What does life have in store for her? Preeti Shenoy's compelling sequel to the iconic bestseller Life is What You Make It chronicles the resilience of the human mind and the immense power of positive thinking. The gripping narrative demonstrates with gentle wisdom how by changing our thoughts, we can change our life itself.
