Hi, everybody, It's Carly Talley here for this week's Mojo Monday. So have you ever stopped to think about what it truly means to live a life of meaning and purpose? What would that life look like for you? In our Western culture, we often equate finding meaning and purpose with the big things, our goals, our dreams, and what we're striving for, and purpose can become this kind of abstract idea, something we need to search for, and it's usually tied up in our work. So if we don't find meaning in our work or our job, it's easy to feel unfulfilled and we can end up asking ourselves what's the point? Or is or is this what my life has become? And I've definitely been there. I've spent a lot of my life searching for something that would bring me a sense of purpose or fulfillment. And I guess through that searching and a lot of study and self reflection, I have a different view of life now than I have done in the past. But I do know that feeling of being stuck within the search, if that makes sense. So what if we shift our perspective for a moment, and this is what has really helped me So instead of thinking about your entire life and the big purpose, ask yourself what would a meaningful, purposeful day look like today? So if you got to the end of today and you could reflect back and say, my life today was filled with meaning and purpose, what would that actually look like? So this question might be easy for some or it might feel hard to answer, depending on where your mind is at. When we're consumed by anxiety and overwhelm and stress, our sense of purpose can become really clouded. But here's the key, I said, a sense of purpose. If we're waiting for the right environment, the right time, or the right feeling to finally experience purpose, we might end up waiting for a very long time. So Japanese psychiatrist Shoma Marita made a distinction between sensing a purpose and serving a purpose. So, as Marita said, you don't need to feel purposeful to live purposefully. So I'll just repeat that, you don't need to feel purposeful to live purposely. So purpose isn't a feeling that we wait for, it's an action that we choose. So to find meaning in everyday life, you have to take action. Instead of focusing solely on the big goal. You can shift your focus to what you need to do today, So you can't reach the top of the ladder without climbing each rung, and every rung of the ladder holds meaning and purpose. It's the small things that we do every day that are often where we can find our sense of purpose. Doctor Brian Ogawa reminds us that we do not wait for purpose. Purpose waits for us. So if you're looking for purpose today, start by opening your awareness to everything that you do and do it well. Whatever the task, however small, approach it with purpose and intention. A sense of purpose will then naturally flow on. And why not to get too distracted by the thoughts of the future, because when you do, you risk missing the meaning that's right here, right now. It's this delicate balance between striving for how you want things to be how you want to be, and accepting what is right now. So feel empowered by your choices and actions in the present moment. You'll find purpose in the small everyday tasks when you approach them with focus and care. So things like washing clothes, doing the dishes, making lunches, or driving the kids to school can feel boring, or feel like a hassle, or just something that you have to do. But these are all purposeful actions. So if you're fully present, consciously aware of why you're doing these tasks, you'll find meaning in them. If you're distracted, if you're seeing these tasks as obstacles, you'll miss out on the fulfillment that comes from them. These small, essential life things that keep our lives moving forward. And in relationships, we find purpose by consciously connecting with others, even in small ways. So maybe sending a text or calling somebody because you're thinking of them. You know that can bring meaning and purpose because it's these simple acts that not only bring joy to others, but also to you. So one of the challenges is if you are in a job that you really don't like, and finding purpose can be very challenging, but it's still possible if you shift your focus and your perspective. So here's some ways to find purpose in a job that doesn't that you're not enjoying. So even in a job you don't enjoy, just showing up and giving your best effort is a purposeful action. Being fully present and committed to the quality of your work, no matter how you feel about what you're doing, is meaningful. You can focus on what you can learn on the job. So maybe you're improving your communication, or your time management, or your problem solving skills, or even perhaps if you're working on your emotional kind of response to things, so you could work on responding differently to stressful situations or to difficult people. Even in the tough jobs, there's always an opportunity for both professional and personal growth, and purpose at work can come from supporting your colleagues or your customers, you know something. Sometimes just making someone's day a little bit better can make your work feel more meaningful. And giving to others is a very powerful source of purpose. And even if your role feels small, consider how it fits into the bigger picture of the company or the industry that you're in. You know, your work contributes to something larger, even if it's not directly aligned with your passions. Now, I was thinking about the frontline workers during the COVID lockdowns, and the people that were going to work every day in the supermarkets, the cleaners, the truck drivers that were making sure that we could get food. They kept the world moving, They kept us moving, and many found this renewed sense of purpose in their roles. So by opening up to these new perspectives and focusing on doing the small things well, you can find purpose even in the most difficult job settings. So today, rather than getting lost in thoughts of what could be or what should be, focus on the small things in front of you, do them well and trust that purpose will follow. So have a great week everyone. I hope it is full of meaning and purpose, and I will catch you next week.

Hi, everybody, It's Carly Talley here for this week's Mojo Monday. So have you ever stopped to think about what it truly means to live a life of meaning and purpose? What would that life look like for you? In our Western culture, we often equate finding meaning and purpose with the big things, our goals, our dreams, and what we're striving for, and purpose can become this kind of abstract idea, something we need to search for, and it's usually tied up in our work. So if we don't find meaning in our work or our job, it's easy to feel unfulfilled and we can end up asking ourselves what's the point? Or is or is this what my life has become? And I've definitely been there. I've spent a lot of my life searching for something that would bring me a sense of purpose or fulfillment. And I guess through that searching and a lot of study and self reflection, I have a different view of life now than I have done in the past. But I do know that feeling of being stuck within the search, if that makes sense. So what if we shift our perspective for a moment, and this is what has really helped me So instead of thinking about your entire life and the big purpose, ask yourself what would a meaningful, purposeful day look like today? So if you got to the end of today and you could reflect back and say, my life today was filled with meaning and purpose, what would that actually look like? So this question might be easy for some or it might feel hard to answer, depending on where your mind is at. When we're consumed by anxiety and overwhelm and stress, our sense of purpose can become really clouded. But here's the key, I said, a sense of purpose. If we're waiting for the right environment, the right time, or the right feeling to finally experience purpose, we might end up waiting for a very long time. So Japanese psychiatrist Shoma Marita made a distinction between sensing a purpose and serving a purpose. So, as Marita said, you don't need to feel purposeful to live purposefully. So I'll just repeat that, you don't need to feel purposeful to live purposely. So purpose isn't a feeling that we wait for, it's an action that we choose. So to find meaning in everyday life, you have to take action. Instead of focusing solely on the big goal. You can shift your focus to what you need to do today, So you can't reach the top of the ladder without climbing each rung, and every rung of the ladder holds meaning and purpose. It's the small things that we do every day that are often where we can find our sense of purpose. Doctor Brian Ogawa reminds us that we do not wait for purpose. Purpose waits for us. So if you're looking for purpose today, start by opening your awareness to everything that you do and do it well. Whatever the task, however small, approach it with purpose and intention. A sense of purpose will then naturally flow on. And why not to get too distracted by the thoughts of the future, because when you do, you risk missing the meaning that's right here, right now. It's this delicate balance between striving for how you want things to be how you want to be, and accepting what is right now. So feel empowered by your choices and actions in the present moment. You'll find purpose in the small everyday tasks when you approach them with focus and care. So things like washing clothes, doing the dishes, making lunches, or driving the kids to school can feel boring, or feel like a hassle, or just something that you have to do. But these are all purposeful actions. So if you're fully present, consciously aware of why you're doing these tasks, you'll find meaning in them. If you're distracted, if you're seeing these tasks as obstacles, you'll miss out on the fulfillment that comes from them. These small, essential life things that keep our lives moving forward. And in relationships, we find purpose by consciously connecting with others, even in small ways. So maybe sending a text or calling somebody because you're thinking of them. You know that can bring meaning and purpose because it's these simple acts that not only bring joy to others, but also to you. So one of the challenges is if you are in a job that you really don't like, and finding purpose can be very challenging, but it's still possible if you shift your focus and your perspective. So here's some ways to find purpose in a job that doesn't that you're not enjoying. So even in a job you don't enjoy, just showing up and giving your best effort is a purposeful action. Being fully present and committed to the quality of your work, no matter how you feel about what you're doing, is meaningful. You can focus on what you can learn on the job. So maybe you're improving your communication, or your time management, or your problem solving skills, or even perhaps if you're working on your emotional kind of response to things, so you could work on responding differently to stressful situations or to difficult people. Even in the tough jobs, there's always an opportunity for both professional and personal growth, and purpose at work can come from supporting your colleagues or your customers, you know something. Sometimes just making someone's day a little bit better can make your work feel more meaningful. And giving to others is a very powerful source of purpose. And even if your role feels small, consider how it fits into the bigger picture of the company or the industry that you're in. You know, your work contributes to something larger, even if it's not directly aligned with your passions. Now, I was thinking about the frontline workers during the COVID lockdowns, and the people that were going to work every day in the supermarkets, the cleaners, the truck drivers that were making sure that we could get food. They kept the world moving, They kept us moving, and many found this renewed sense of purpose in their roles. So by opening up to these new perspectives and focusing on doing the small things well, you can find purpose even in the most difficult job settings. So today, rather than getting lost in thoughts of what could be or what should be, focus on the small things in front of you, do them well and trust that purpose will follow. So have a great week everyone. I hope it is full of meaning and purpose, and I will catch you next week.