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.

Faith Ford

I’m doing what I was born to do — but I didn’t recognize it at first. I moved to Los Angeles in my early twenties for school, and like many people here, access to land wasn’t part of daily life. Gardening became out of sight, out of mind. But the signs were always there. Read more>>

Christian Thompson II

Was I born to do this? Yes. I can say with confidence that I was put on this earth to create. I’m left-handed, for goodness’ sake. I believe in The Most High Yah, and He has shown me that His gift to me, and to the world, is my level of sensitivity for creativity. I have been artistic for as long as I can remember. Read more>>

Juan Pablo Castiblanco

I am certain that I am doing what I was born to do, a path that, at times, is full of uncertainty. But I know this is not merely something I was born with; it is a choice I have made, guided faithfully by both heart and reason. I share this as an invitation to challenge ourselves to pursue our dreams. Read more>>

Iris Klein

Many years ago, a man named Dan Millman, author of, The Way of the Peaceful Warrior and more, told me that my purpose in life is to put people in touch with their feelings. That is what I do in my work. I help people to connect with their feelings while being in connection with one another. Read more>>