When I was twenty-two, I thought that I had figured out my life purpose. At that time, I had completed my BS in Physical Education and Health and was working as a VISTA (Volunteers in Service to America) Volunteer in Columbia, Missouri. I was living with ten mentally challenged adults as the Manager in a group home. I found the work interesting and challenging but also quite stressful as I was responsible for the safety, security and supervision of these adults. My role was to teach them skills so that they could function independently in the community. Little did I know that a few years later, my life purpose would change and after returning to graduate school, I would become a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist and work with emotionally disturbed children and adolescents for the next thirty years. My role would change during those years from one of direct service to administration. My tasks would become more about licensing and accreditation than time spent with the clients. But my fundamental core beliefs never wavered. My sense of self and why I was called to work with these children remained constant. It was simply about helping these individuals learn who they were and why they were here. It was about giving them the tools to become clear about why they were here and helping them to see a larger version of themselves. How often do you waver about why you are here and what you have been called to do? Do you know who you really are? Who are you? Who do you pretend to be? If you reflect on these questions and take the time to answer them for yourself, you will find a greater sense of purpose in your life. Start the journey and discover why you are here.
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