Comments on: How Your Past Connects To Your Life Purpose (A Letter to my 23 Year Old Self)

By: Dan Cumberland

Dan Cumberland — Wed, 04 Jan 2017 15:02:14 +0000

In reply to Dr.gleb. Couldn't agree more. Thanks for sharing Dr. Gleb!

By: Dr.gleb

Dr.gleb — Wed, 04 Jan 2017 06:44:32 +0000

For some people their lives meaning could be living everyday for the ones they love, for others it could be the prospect of fame and fortune but I feel as though finding meaning takes time and that just because one hasn’t found it yet does not automatically mean they rule out the prospect of ever finding their purpose.

By: Dan

Dan — Thu, 09 Apr 2015 02:02:22 +0000

In reply to emi.

Thanks so much Emi. You’re so right: I’m where I am and who I am because of who I was and what I chose. I like how you put it, “You almost have to let your older self let your younger self make those mistakes and learn those lessons.” I think that’s at the heart of finding kindness and grace toward our younger selves.

Thanks for reading and commenting, Emi. You’re the best!

By: emi

emi — Wed, 08 Apr 2015 19:05:05 +0000

Dan, I love this thought provoking post. I admire the graciousness that you show to your younger self. it really puts things in perspective. It’s good to note that your older self has only gotten to the point that you are at because of the decisions your younger self made. You almost have to let your older self let your younger self make those mistakes and learn those lessons. I suppose one can’t be without the other , I suppose that’s obvious though..ha. thanks for your being you . It pushes me in my endeavors as well.

By: Dan Cumberland

Dan Cumberland — Fri, 03 Apr 2015 18:20:21 +0000

In reply to Kate. I love this, Kate! Thanks so much for writing and sharing it. What a great letter! You can always come back to the 15-year-old and the 20-year-old versions. It's always worth while. Way to go!

By: Kate

Kate — Fri, 03 Apr 2015 17:49:45 +0000

This was actually a really fun exercise! I could have easily written a letter to my 15 year old self, 20 year old self, and so on, but chose 25. That year was a fairly big turning point for me and definitely marks a major transition in my life. It was also good to read your letter, Dan, and to see that no one makes perfect decisions, but that life is a purposeful journey toward something greater.