Creating a life of meaning and purpose is possible

None of us can do everything we want or would like to do, but we can choose to focus on the areas in which our strengths and talents can be best used in ways that offer something of importance and significance to our time, space, and place. — 123rf.com

These days there’s so much information and opportunities and possibilities to discover that it can feel overwhelming as we try to find our place in the world.

After reading a previous column on exploring the question, “Who am I?” one reader asked how we can decide what to focus on when there are countless options for relationships, careers, and creating meaning in life. It’s a good question and one that we can all relate to. In the past week alone, I’ve read and listened to several messages about health and well-being, and it’s difficult to know which to heed when they all seem so important. And that’s just on health. When we consider all the different aspects of our lives and take into account the many perspectives on how we should live and behave, it’s little wonder we can feel we’re stuck.