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Archive for December 5, 2024
This week’s inspiring video: The Life of an Inspiring 85-Year-Old Change Maker
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Video of the Week
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Dec 05, 2024 |
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The Life of an Inspiring 85-Year-Old Change Maker
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| Is there an age at which you stop being an activist for change? Not according to Helen Dew! In fact, Helen’s activism didn’t even begin until she was in her 60s. From growing her own food, to bringing a natural burial park to her community, to teaching others about local currencies, Helen has worked tirelessly in so many ways to contribute to her community and to the planet. She is truly Something Beautiful for the World! |
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Find out who you are and do it on purpose.
– Dolly Parton –
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Can Purpose Affect Your Lifespan?
While we might assume that life satisfaction would lead to a longer life, recent studies suggest that having a purpose in life could be a better indicator. The long-term and wide-ranging study found that people with a life’s purpose lived longer regardless of the demographics. The lead study author says that purpose involves striving for something meaningful and is active, whereas life satisfaction is a passive assessment, and may depend on other things “like your general health, ethnicity, gender, or health risk factors. It’s hard to be satisfied with your life if you struggle with your health. However, you can have a strong purpose, no matter your health status.” The author recommends developing a sense of purpose at any age. “A life of purpose can energize and give hope even during those moments when the conditions of one’s life leave one unsatisfied.” { read more }
Be The Change
Consider your life’s purpose, or articulate it if you have not already done so. Take one step that will help you “do it on purpose.” |
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Sangha of Auspicious Companions 