Today’s story about former policewoman Cheri Maples illustrates the significant connection which often exists in the roles you take on over your lifetime, even when they look unrelated on the surface. For Cheri, whose career path took her from cop to Buddhist teacher, she came to see that the heart of her work in both roles was that of peacemaker.
What is at the heart of the most significant roles you’ve had throughout your life up to now? What is at the heart of the jobs you dream about? In the Now What?® program we call this finding the “Essence”. We use the following question to identify the ‘essence’ or as referenced above, the heart of the work:
If you were to be successful in _______ role, what would that make possible for yourself and others?
Your answer will be unique to you. If, for example, you asked three architects about the heart of their work, you might very well get three different answers. Architect 1 might say: to reach new heights. Architect 2 might say: to bring a new perspective. Architect 3 might say: to inspire awe. Your own answer is what holds the clues for you because it will lead you to what brings purpose and meaning to the work you do.
“Career Changer: From Stressed-Out Cop to Buddhist Teacher.”
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