Are you doing what you were born to do—or what you were told to do?

Culture, economic circumstances, family traditions, local customs and more can often influence us more than we realize. With the benefit of hindsight, we asked some wise and experienced members of our community whether they think they are doing what they were meant to do or told to do.

Patrick Harris

I believe im doing what i was born to do. Ive always been a creative even before I knew what that meant. God gave me a distinct voice and a way with words for a reason. Who knows, my purpose may continue to reveal itself in an even more robust way somewhere down the line. Read More>>

Kinga Brassay

I’ve always been drawn to interior design and art, and it’s what I’ve spent most of my time doing, even during moments when I doubted myself or felt discouraged. Read More>>

Jennifer Ruggiero

I truly believe I am doing what I was born to do. I followed my passion for dance, which led me to Pilates as a way to heal my own body. That experience opened the door to teaching Pilates, and eventually to opening my own studio. Read More>>

Rebecca Benison

I don’t think anyone is born to do any one thing, but I’m doing something that I enjoy and am blessed to say that it earns my living, too. If I had followed the advice of others, I would likely be a microbiologist today. Read More>>

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