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I met some great people on my recent vacation. We all related to each other really well and I want to make a conscious effort to keep these new friends in my life. I need to plan some concrete events and things for us to enjoy and stay connected through.

Though my new friends do not live in my city, I think it’s still possible for us to stay connected. I have a great opportunity here!

Over the past few weeks, I’ve gradually developed and become comfortable with the concept that my career and my purpose can and may be totally separate.

Shortly after initially conceptualizing this, I took some time to resume a hobby that I’ve enjoyed on and off throughout my life. Some would consider my hobby work, but when I spent my entire Saturday at the library researching my hobby and still felt like going back on Sunday, it was clear to me that I was on to something.

I’m not ready to say that this hobby is my purpose, but it’s the closest I’ve ever come to finding my purpose, so I must continue down that road.

What’s ironic is my hobby could generate income; not millions, but I may be able to live off of it.

I’ve spent weeks, months, maybe years trying to make my current career fit into my life. I didn’t even realize this until a few weeks ago when I finally gave up trying.

About three weeks ago after a conversation with a close friend, I realized that my “purpose” in life is to enjoy life and my purpose doesn’t need to have anything to do with my chosen career. My purpose doesn’t need to be saving the manatees. It doesn’t need to be something big or dramatic. It can change over time.

My career should fit a place in my life. My career does not have to be my purpose, but it can and must allow me to pursue my purpose. In my case, it must finance my enjoyment and it must allow me the work/life balance I need to pursue my purpose.