I don’t know about you but I’ve often wondered if what I was doing was making a difference in the world. With that in mind my focus was on what I did for a living. As most of you know, for many years I was a trial lawyer. In the early years, I had direction and a purpose. I wanted to save the world. I felt that what I did in the legal profession could pave the way for social change. And in many ways what I did and what many other lawyers accomplished did affect social policy.

Then my life changed and so did my law practice. I embarked upon a new phase and making money was the main focus. Then I questioned if what I was doing for a living, making money as a lawyer, was socially significant. It was difficult for me to justify that it was which caused me a great deal of despair.

That got me looking in a different direction. That got me into seeing that I was making a difference independent of what I did for a living. That was a big breakthrough and it is for many with whom I have had the privilege to work with as their life coach.

As I often say, you being the most authentic you, makes a difference in the world. At the time it might not seem like much, but the truth is that it’s impossible to really know. It’s impossible to know the impact you have on others. They might not even know.

Your contribution is an important part of the whole. In the big picture, who you are being and what you are doing is perfect.

The future is not some place we are going but one that we are creating together. The act of creation involves all of us. It is up to each of us to keep the light on and the flame lit so that we reignite the path for others to see.

JOURNEY ON

MARK

Mark Susnow, is an executive & life coach and speaker who inspires others to believe in themselves. He is passionate about life being an exciting journey of discovery. His enthusiastic and inspiring keynotes on change, leadership and connection thoroughly convey this message to his audiences. A former trial attorney for 30 years, he integrates what it takes to be successful in the world with the inner wisdom unfolded to him through years of yoga and meditation. He is the author of Dancing on the River…Navigating Life’s Changes.

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