Covey and Haller’s book “Life in Crescendo” summarizes the book by talking about detecting your purpose. It is his firm belief that you can never start to early. He highlights a quote from Dwight L. Moody.
“Preparation for old age should begin not later than one’s teens. A life which is empty of purpose until 65 will not suddenly become filled in retirement.”
The question most people ask is what do I want from life or maybe what does life owe me? Instead, the question that should be pondered is what does life want from me?
This question was posed by Viktor Frankl. He believed that:
“Everyone has his own specific vocation or mission in life to carry out a concrete assignment which demands fulfillment. Therefore, he cannot be replaced, nor can his life be repeated.
Thus, everyone's task is as unique as his specific opportunity to implement it... Ultimately, man should not ask what the meaning of his life is, but rather he must recognize that it is he who is being asked... To life he can be only respond by being responsible.”
Henley, the poet, must have understood this great truth when he wrote the lines: “I am the Master of my Fate, I am the Captain of my Soul.”
Truly, we may become the captain of our worldly destiny precisely to the extent that we take possession of our minds and direct them to definite ends through control of our mental attitudes.
It is these attitudes that determine how we view what our purpose is and how we can achieve it. Does life owe you or do you owe life. It will determine how you live life the third period of your life.
Taking control of your attitude and being the captain of your soul in the third period of your life or are you just drifting hoping that the answer will appear with no work on your part.
The third phase of life, the returning phase is your chance to seize that opportunity. Are you a symbol of hope and inspiration to those around you? Do you wonder what you can give to help those who follow you?
Do you wonder what you could do to make your life significant to someone else? If you have struggled with these questions and issues then Patterson2Y2R should be a place you should visit.
Share your stories and challenges. I have an ear that would love to hear your stories. Let’s taste the real meaning of life. I am still working on my course with a goal of launching a starter course by June 30th, and I will keep you abreast as to how the process goes.
If you want to participate in this process and join my first class please send me an email to www.bobchuckpatterson@yahoo.com
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