More Than a Job
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It should be plain from what we’ve already said that discovering your SoulPurpose means more than just finding the one perfect job that fits you best. We’re on about something that gives cohesion to the whole of our lives – the peculiar mix of paid and unpaid work we each do, as well as the relationships we develop and the whole range of activities and interests that are us. It affects everything.
At the very core of this is our relationship with God. This is where our identity lies – not in any particular job or career. Inevitably the types of work, leisure and relationships we are engaged in will change from time to time. These days even careers are no longer for life. When our SoulPurpose is too closely tied to a particular role, if we ever lose that role we are likely to become seriously disoriented and distressed – as Warren Schmidt’s life demonstrates.
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Table of Contents
- Soul Purpose: Making a Difference in Life and Work
- Section A: What On Earth Was I Made For?
- Section B: Uniquely Me - A Workbook
- Section C: Weaving It All Together
- Section D: Things Keep Changing
- Section E: Living in the Light of the World’s Needs
- Appendix: Someone's Calling You
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Contributors: Alistair Mackenzie, Wayne Kirkland, and Annette Dunham.
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