Don’t ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive, and go do it. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive. - Howard Therman

At any age, we have something to contribute to the world.

“Not all of us can do great things. But we can do small things with great love. - Mother Teresa

“You cannot get through a single day without having an impact on the world around you. What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.” Jane Goodall

What is the purpose for your day? Is it for healing, or is it for harm?

Whatever you do, or dream you can do, begin it. Boldness has genius, power and magic in it.  - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Ikigai is a concept from Japanese culture that means “feel a life worth living” — in other words, to lean into the activities, relationships, and challenges that bring you joy or give you purpose, with intention and presence. By uncovering the sources of your ikigai — or the things that you feel make your life worth living — and figuring out ways to practice them, you may find it easier to focus your energy and attention on all that’s meaningful to you.

“Love life. Engage in it. Give it all you’ve got. Love it with a passion because life truly does give back, many times over, what you put into it.” — Maya Angelou