8The Need for Purpose
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It's not enough to be busy. The question is, what are we busy about?
—HENRY DAVID THOREAU, POET AND NATURALIST
All of us are in search of a clear and driving purpose for our lives. As human beings, every one of us wants to contribute to something bigger than ourselves—that burning desire that drives our work efforts.
Think about your personal history to validate this need. When you were in elementary school, for example, didn't you get a special sense of satisfaction from participating in a school play, collecting cans for needy families at Thanksgiving, or working ...
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