FIND YOUR PURPOSE NOW

A lot of us are striving for success. But are we striving for authentic success or hype, smoke and mirrors?  Some people appear to have it all. They are gorgeous, they live in mansions, they drive ridiculously expensive cars, travel to exotic places, and appear to have a life that resembles one party after the next. But is it really that way? Are all those things really theirs or are they swi...

Most of us are busy busy busy, but are we busy with those things that are essential to the fulfillment of our life's purpose?  It's so easy to be distracted by all the commitments we make and obligations we have, none of which are wrong, but if they're not things that move us toward our purpose, they may be keeping us from what we are supposed to be doing with our lives.  In this episode...

"Count it all joy" ... are you kidding?! In the midst of suffering, how can anyone feel any joy?!   It's possible to feel peace and joy in the midst of hard times. We know that sounds like an outrageous claim, but it's true.  In this episode we talk about what to do in the midst of the suffering.  Unfortunately, pain is part of the human condition. It just is. So we might as well le...

So much suffering seems so pointless. We question why the terrible thing happened, we wonder why it happened to us, and if we're really honest, we feel resentment toward people for whom everything appears to be perfect. The whole thing seems so profoundly unfair. Most of us think, " How in the world can we learn something from suffering ?" In this episode, we talk about all of the things that we l...

To be human is to experience suffering of some kind at some time throughout our lives. It can be physical, emotional, financial or spiritual suffering. Sometimes we suffer because someone we care about is suffering and we're powerless to help alleviate their pain.  In this episode we talk about the inevitability of suffering and the emotions that accompany it. The point of all this is to keep...

Being a Christian doesn't automatically guarantee that you will never suffer again. The good news is that God promises to accompany us throughout our lives, including the rough patches. Then He gives us a way to cooperate with Him to work all things, including the painful things, together for our good. Our job is to love Him and respond to His call. (See Romans 8:28)  This episode is the firs...

We all want to be comfortable. Nobody wants to struggle or suffer, but the truth is that just like the transformed butterfly trying to exit a cocoon, transitioning over to living your purpose can involve some discomfort. IT'S WORTH IT! Because you probably won't live your purpose while remaining in your comfort zone.  If you are ready to throw yourself into living God's good purpose for your...

Do the opinions of others hold you back from living your purpose?  Many times the purpose we feel called to pursue is criticized by well-meaning people. "Why would you want to do that?" "That won't pay the bills." "How can you even consider doing that?"  Your purpose was given to YOU, not to anyone else, so there will be times when others don't understand. Have the courage to pray and li...

Worry, fear and anxiety will steal your purpose if you let them. It's natural to worry. We've all done it. But let's not just accept it as though it were a healthy coping skill. It is not. Worry and fear are the opposite of faith. You can't just flip a switch and turn off worry, but in this episode we talk about what you can do to deal with those inevitable times in life when worry tries to take o...

You are the world's foremost expert on you and everything you've gone through! As a result, there is wisdom you have and there are things that you just know how to do. It's in you. It's there since you acquired it, but if you haven't tried to help someone by sharing it, then it's sitting there untapped. You probably aren't even aware of all that you have inside of you! There are people who could b...

If you don't know how to cope with the inevitable challenges that will arrive, you could overreact in a way that moves you further away from your purpose.  If you have a strategy ahead of time for how to best cope, the way you respond will be far more likely to turn challenges into opportunities.  In this episode we talk about the coping skills and mechanisms that have helped us survive...

We can't live our purpose and have all the good things that come with it if we're stuck in the past. If we still see ourselves the way our family saw us when we were little, or the way classmates saw us when we were in high school, or as co-workers saw us when we were new on the job, or as friends saw us when we were at our worst, chances are we won't fulfill our purpose. In this episode, we talk...

For many of us, our identity is built on our resume. What happens when we lose that job or career? Is our worth any less? We are much more than what we do for a living!  In this episode we talk about taking an honest look at the structure of our identity. For more information finding and fulfilling your purpose, go to www.rhonda.org/blog . And if you are ready to do a deep dive into finding a...

There's a lot of talk about self-care these days, but while drinking water, exercising, and taking time for yourself is great, it only goes so far. The ultimate self care is to find and live your purpose, because when you are living your purpose, you don't have to strive, compare or compete with anyone. You aren't trying to find the next thing, job or person  that will make you feel complete....

If you are holding on to negative feelings about yourself, others, or your circumstances, you probably won't take the steps to find and live your purpose. In this episode, we talk about how to blast through those negative feelings so you can live the life you deserve to live. For more on purpose and real success, subscribe to Rhonda's Ramblings blog

Jesus gave us a huge clue about the most important thing that we can do in this life. In this episode we talk about what that is and how to do it. For more on purpose and real success, subscribe to Rhonda's Ramblings blog

You CAN do whatever you’ve been called to do. You have everything you need (or you have access to) everything you need to find and fulfill your purpose. In this episode we talk about finding your calling. For more on purpose and real success, subscribe to Rhonda's Ramblings blog

For every problem that exists in the world, there is someone who has what it takes to alleviate the problem. We have so much suffering in the world because there are so many people who aren't living their purpose and doing the good in the world that they were born and perfectly equipped to do.  In this episode we talk about why people fail to pursue their purpose, and more importantly, how to...

In this episode of Find Your Purpose Now we talk about what we're feeding our minds, bodies, and our souls. Too often we overlook the feeding of our souls. Our minds tell us when we're bored, our bodies tell us when we're hungry, but the soul barely whispers, and consequently often gets overlooked. Don't miss this important episode. Feeding your soul will help you find and live your purpose, which...

Why are we so afraid of failure? What is failure anyway. Lots of people have failed and come back stronger than before. In this episode we look at the truth that what we perceive as failures are experiences from which to learn important lessons that better equip us to find and fulfill our purpose. 

We've all said "YES" to things we really didn't want to do, but for some of us, saying yes has become a part of our identity. Yes, some of us become "people pleasers." Today we're talking about how to recognize when and why you're saying yes, and importantly, how to know when and how to say "NO."

When we were kids, we were curious, creative and uninhibited. But as we grow, someone criticizes us and we quit trying. Someone makes fun of us, and we pull back. We're not picked for the team, so we quit playing that sport. Someone "unfriends" us, and we are less likely to try to make new friends. Or tragedy strikes, and we realize that the world is a scary place. That perspective changes us. In...

You won’t find and live your purpose until you know your authentic identity. As we go through life, our identity is layered on us by others. The labels that others put on us become woven into who we are, labels like “the baby of the family,” “the class clown,” “the athletic one,” and so on. In this episode we start to peel off the layers to discover our true identity.

Who are you listening to? The hard truth is that we’re listening to the cultural influences that distract us from finding our unique and beautiful purpose in this life. Here’s how to dial down the noise.

What motivates you? Money? Power or influence? Fame or reputation? Looking good or other prideful things? Let’s take a look at the hard truth of what really motives us. When we identify the futility of some of these motivations, we are better able to peel back the layers to the true WHY of our lives.