Living your purpose takes some real effort and is not for the faint of heart. It requires listening for that delicate whisper and heeding the urgent inner calling that directs you, often in the most inconvenient directions. Passionately Striving in Why is a triumphant collection of contributions from 25 women from around the world including Rikke Kjelgaard.
You are not alone on your journey to living a purposeful life that contributes to making the world a better place. Use the heartfelt stories shared in this wise book to inspire and guide you to overcome your own resistance to change and take the steps necessary to I’ve a more purposeful, meaningful life.
Founder of Global Meaning Institute ande MEANINGology, and co-author of the International bestseller ”Prisoners of Our Thoughts: Victor Frankl’s Principles for Discovering Meaning in Life and Work, 3rd Edition”.
I am one of 25 women who has contributed to the book “Passionately Striving in Why”. Read about my own meeting with ACT and how I got up when life knocked me down. I also offer advise on how to turn pain into something meaningful.
Everybody has the power and capacity to make a positive and lasting difference in this world. It’s not about money, power or position; it’s about finding your purpose and bringing your unique gifts to bear to make it a reality. These thought-provoking stories will provide insight and inspiration to those already on the journey and those determined to take that first step.
CEO of Barry Wehmiller and author of ”Everybody Matters: The Extraordinary Power of Caring for Your People Like Family”
Whether you’ve lost the wind in your sails or you’re soldiering on alone, the women in this book will inspire you to discover why you were born and let you know that you are part of an army of life-affirming women. Read it and go forth!
Emerita Rabbi of HaMakom
This unique collection of stories from around the world provides us with a path to obtain purpose, meaning and life fulfilment. Truly a gift for anyone wanting to make a difference and achieve a level of wellness few ever attain.
Ed.D., Ph.D., author of ”America Reuntied: A rational Solution to Bridging the Political, Social and Personal Chasm Dividing Our Nation”.
The Lens of a Refugee Camp by Cristal de Oliveira
Purposeful Engagement in Meaningful Work by Julie Quinne
Every Day, Showing Up with an Open Heart by Sheetal Shah
How I Got Knocked Down into Purpose by Tabitha Rose
Creating Positive Legacy and Family Wealth by Stacy Jewel
RISE – One Woman’s Story of Passion and Purpose – by Lauren Hollows
Bearing fruit by Tyneisha Ternent
Give Me a Reason to Live by Sabine Menon
Turning Pain into Purpose: The Way You Get Up When Life Knocks You Down by Rikke Kjelgaard
Navigating From Slum Life to Healing Others by Rachael Masaku
From a Timid Village Girl to Mother of Thirty Destitute Girls by Age Twenty-Two by Sharda Nirmal
The Resistant Purpose Hunter Unleashed at Half Time by Alise Cortez
Taking up Space, Claiming Power, and Playing Big by Their Suzuki
Fate – Not a Threat, But an Opportunity by Nadalette La Fonta
From Workaholic in a Man’ World to Balanced on My Terms by Mirian Zacareli
From Prison to Purpose by D. Renee Hamilton
The Dark Then, the Bright Now by Flavia Wahnfried
Purpose Pains – But It’s Worth It by Benda Kithaka
Not “Wasting” a Thing – Certainly Not a Life by Poonam Kasturi
Woman with Purpose: On Becoming an Advocate for Cancer Services by Salomé Meyer
Confidential: Surviving Cancer Twice by Udie Soko
Awakening to Life as Not Granted by Sandy Beky
The Quiet Helper Grows into a Healer to Lift World Leaders by Dr. Valerie Nkamgang Bemo
From Intergenerational Trauma to a Path of Purpose by Dr. Mavis Tsai
Finding Purpose is Often an Intense Journey by Neelam Chhiber
If you want Rikke’s signature there will be added fees for delivery as Rikke will buy, sign and send the book to you. Send us an e-mail to hello@rikkekjelgaard.com if you want a signed copy.
If you do buy the book directly from Rikke we will send you an ACT bookmark made by Rikke.
Wanna take your skills to next level and become a chief change maker for the people you serve? Then I’m your wingwoman. You have what it takes and I look forward to help you shine. Let’s do this!
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