Join us as we continue Season 5 on Life Purpose and Calling by speaking with two friends that I consider mentors in my community. Birch and Diana Cannon are what I would consider true elders.

‘When we can let go of our own need for everything to be as we want it, and our own need to succeed, we can then encourage the independent journey and the success of others. The [elder] is able to relinquish center stage and to stand on the sidelines, and thus be in solidarity with those who need their support.’ (Father Richard Rohr, Center for Action and Contemplation)

In our discussion, we look at what life purpose means to them overall and through different seasons in their lives. We also talk about the importance of community and how the community mindset has changed over time. We touch what kindness looks like and how to pay it forward to others.

This episode (Episode 4) is a call to action. Less thinking and more doing. I was personally convicted by several things they said, so I can’t wait for you to hear it and expand your mindset to incorporate perspectives from other generations.

As we continue in the life purpose/calling series, we are joined by former marriage and family therapist turned relationship coach, Christa Hardin, MA, who is also an author and podcaster of the hit show, the Enneagram and Marriage Podcast. Christa is an Enneagram Seven who enthusiastically encourages, bringing hope, peace, and compassion to couples as a relationship helper. She talks about how she identified her calling early on, steps she took to embrace and evolve the calling, where she is now, and what she plans to offer in the future. Join us for this fun chat if you’re on the journey to find your calling, are interested in the marriage work she is doing, are in search of marital support, or are just curious as to what we’re up to. There is something in this episode for everyone. She even manages to weave in several literary references as they were an integral part in her personal development and who she is today.

There are several ways to connect with Christa:

 https://www.enneagraminyourmarriage.com/

(Lots of freebies to start with)

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/enneagram-and-marriage/id1493137938

(The Enneagram and Marriage Podcast)

https://www.instagram.com/enneagramandmarriage/

(Christa's Instagram)

https://a.co/d/aEYclhK

(The Enneagram in Marriage new book)

https://a.co/d/6lxLqKK

(The Overflowing Life workbook)

As always, thanks for listening!

If you are at a place in life where you are wondering what your purpose is, this episode is a good place to start your journey. I have also been on this journey for about four years and came here to share with you the resources I have found so far that are pertinent. Season 5 marks an entire collection of episodes devoted to this topic. I open the season in this episode by sharing resources that I've gathered, specifically important takeaways that may be helpful for those that are on this journey with me. Join me here!

Links and other resources mentioned in the episode:
Link to Judi's episode on Youtube

Books mentioned:
The Path Made Clear - Discovering your life’s direction and Purpose - Oprah
You Be You: Why Satisfaction & Success Are Closer Than You Think- Jamie Ivey
The Story of You & Workbook - Ian Morgan Cron
Let Your Life Speak - Parker Palmer
Falling Upward - Father Richard Rohr
7 Keys to Unlocking your Life Purpose - Stuart Simpson
Talents Parable (Bible) Matthew 25:14-30

Follow the podcast on the new YouTube Channel where all episodes from 2023 can be watched. Remastered older episodes are also finding their way on the channel as they become available. http://www.youtube.com/@weareallhumanpodcast