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s I’ve grown older, I’ve been thinking more and more about my purpose in this world. What I've come to understand is that there are two things that fulfill me: helping others and cultivating a grateful mindset. I find that when I choose to see the good and be the good, I feel a greater sense of achievement and satisfaction. Our contributors this month have tackled the word “purpose” in their own words and have articulated what that means at their current stage in life. One new contributor, Cara Cummings, wrote about being drawn into her art through the meaning it brings her (page 16). Monica Brancheau wrote a parentingfocused article on page 26 that touches on the importance of purposefully and meaningfully caring for yourself while raising a family. Crystal Albitz, who currently has younger children at home, wrote about the way that purpose is dynamic and can change as the needs of your family and home life evolve (page 7). Our cover story (page 10) with Shell Phelps explores a lifelong quest to live a life full of purpose, and to not take a single day (or anyone around her) for granted.
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All of these stories acknowledge that our purpose in life changes as we learn and grow. For many of us, the purpose we had in 2019 is not the same one we have today — and that’s okay. And for those reading this who feel they don’t currently have a purpose, I’ve been there too; I promise that you’ll find it or it will find you when you’re ready to receive it. Until then, enjoy the journey.
Marji Wisniewski, Managing Editor
