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Awakening Purpose in Your Life

Al Turtle's Relationship Wisdom Posted on August 7, 2013 by AlAugust 8, 2013 4

I wrote this in August 2010 in response to the postings of some friends in Marriage Advocates, directly on this topic. There are several life events that bring this drive toward Purpose in Life to the surface: a close-brush-with-death is good, retirement or closing-of-a-job in men, children-leaving-home in women are a few examples. In many writings this is called a midlife- or an identity-crisis. Whatever, we have to deal with it.

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Posted in Map of Relationships, Purpose | Tagged dialogue, feelings, safety, share, trust | 4 Replies

Blessing or Cursing

Al Turtle's Relationship Wisdom Posted on May 31, 2007 by Al TurtleMay 31, 2007  

“My assignment, years ago as I got older, was to find a younger person and bless them, once every day.” I can share this secret with you. Now, take your time reading this. It is a gift that I can pass on.

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Purpose, Meaning. Why we are alive.

Al Turtle's Relationship Wisdom Posted on July 19, 2005 by Al TurtleApril 26, 2024  

Until I write my thoughts on this, here are some references. One of the clearest sources for this material is the writings and speeches of Malidoma Patrice Somé.  By being raised in an indigenous culture and by being educated in … Continue reading →

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