Reposted from Abigail Manning

Dear Thriver,

Last month we talked about "Finding purpose in the next chapter." It resonated with many of you so I'm adding to the conversation.

Purpose is individually motivated and driven. That's why purpose is not a competition with others. On your journey of purpose, it is not fair (or wise!) to compare your path and progress to people you know or people you see from afar. Out of some of the hardest chapters in my life came my deep sense of purpose ... to help others develop their courage, strength, and confidence.
My journey eventually led me to moments I never imagined ... being a speaker at the Pentagon, Air Force National Symposiums and soon to be a two time keynote speaker for The Crisis Center’s Gala.
My message is a reminder that our purpose often grows from the very places we once felt broken, defeated or discouraged.
If you’re in a season of change or searching for deeper meaning, take heart ... you’re not alone. Look with curiosity at what is challenging you right now. Your strength is there, waiting to be discovered.

Let’s grow together!
Abigail

Purpose

Your Purpose isn’t a Competition
Your purpose is not a race, a ranking, or a scoreboard.

 It’s not meant to look like anyone else’s and comparing your journey to someone else’s highlight reel only steals your peace.
We all have different paths, different seasons, and different timelines for growth. What matters is not how fast you move, but how aligned you are with what truly matters to you.
When you stop measuring your purpose against others, you free yourself to fully live it, authentically, wholeheartedly, and at your own pace. You learn to live unapologetically with courage, strength and confidence.

Purple Thread tip: Dig down to your purpose by asking…

"When do I feel most alive, useful and aligned with who I truly am?"
"What activities or hobbies do I enjoy and I can lose track of time?"
"What do I want my legacy to be? My family to say about me?"
Write your answers down. Talk them over with a trusted friend. Patterns will appear and that's where your unique purpose takes shape and shines through.

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