What is it that you plan to do with this one precious and crazy life? 

News headlines and social media posts are filled with tragic human stories including suicidal thoughts and actions, drug and alcohol addiction, gambling and financial ruin, violence and murder, mass shootings in schools and other public venues, and family dysfunction and disintegration. Contributing factors are numerous, ranging from biological/neurological pathology, severe life stressors, negative and self-destructive thought patterns, and spiritual confusion and emptiness. In short, many in today’s world struggle to live lives of true fulfillment. 

A key contributing factor to this lack of fulfillment that is overlooked in a large segment of people is they are living without a purpose and direction. Therefore, the Phil With Purpose Approach provides a range of practical tools and for those who desire to reevaluate and revise how they approach their life. These tools include:

• A three-circle diagram that assists people in identifying how their unique experiences and how they were uniquely created connects with their purpose.  (Sweet Spot)

• An interactive piece that supports people in identifying their life's motivation, core life priorities, goals, action steps, and areas of leisure. (Strategy)

• A graphic that aides in people realizing a healthy balance in how they focus their time, energy, and resources (Circle of Congruence)

• A gathering of two to ten people who reflect on the Sweet Spot, the Circle of Congruence, and their Strategy.  (Purpose Groups)

• A digital platform where we draw attention to people’s life stories (Podcast)

• A list of healthy, identifiable behaviors that will promote purpose-focused growth and movement toward one’s meaningful life goals (Small Steps, Big Difference).

When people live their lives motivated by a worthy calling and a clear, consistent purpose woven through everything they do, their sense of meaning, significance and fulfillment grows and deepens.  This, in turn, grows greater stability and personal resilience in the face of life challenges which thereby decreases depression, loneliness, isolation and hopelessness. Challenges and problems are an inevitable part of the human experience that cannot be eliminated, but every person can take intentional steps to improve the ability to navigate life successfully and with confident resolve. Together, using these powerful and practical tools, Phil seeks to help people clarify their purpose, plan distinct steps toward meaningful life goals, and improve the congruence of their lives.