Hi Brenda,

> Yes, I agree that we all have a purpose
> that's tied in with our natural abilities
> and skills. Of course, that's not to say
> that we don't have to work to develop those
> gifts that we have.

> I think you hit on an important point when
> you discuss that we will enjoy it when we
> are working true to ourselves. There will be
> a satisfaction, a feeling of "Yes! I
> was meant to do this."

Yes, I think that's the key.... I think when you are doing something which is truly your "calling," then success comes easy to you.

I also believe that this can be more than one thing.... I've been reasonably successful in the world of physics research. So I don't actually denounce that as a particular "calling".... But I've found something else which also isn't difficult for me, yet which will probably be far more lucrative....

I've tended to enjoy doing different things, so I've never liked to put myself into a single "box" and say that's what I am, and nothing else! And I think this kind of diversity is becoming more common (especially as the idea of a life-time career with one company has essentially disappeared from our society)....

> We all face challenges and hurdles. We all
> have times when we feel like just tossing it
> all in a hole. But as we push on, as we keep
> the faith, that joy is never far away.

Thanks Brenda, that was a wonderful post!

You've helped to make me feel more inspired! :)

Best wishes, :)

Dien