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Serenity in an Age of Anxiety
What To Take Personally
By
Kelly Dorfman
“I have always had a special bond with Shobani,” Roger said, offhandedly to his sister, Darby. When Roger reminded Darby that their younger sister, Shobani was his favorite, her self-esteem plummeted. She wondered if she would always be the third wheel. “I don’t need your help,” Jack snapped at his mother. “If…
Your Personal Mission Statement
By
Kelly Dorfman
Purpose provides a reason to get out of bed in the morning. It is a context for goals and a reason to go on when a goal is met. Saving the whales or winning the Olympics are goals, not purpose. A purpose provides the why for the goal and the impetus to go on…
Purpose vs. Calling
By
Kelly Dorfman
“Most people who come to see me want to find their calling, “ reported Shoshanna, a counselor who works with adults. She and two of her self-employed friends were chatting over dinner about work. “The idea that you need a calling makes people unhappy and is completely untrue. A job puts food on the…
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