The Three P’s, Reconsidered

I’ve been thinking lately about the three P’s I’ve written about before—purpose, place, and passion. For a long time, I believed that if I could find these qualities in different parts of my life, that would be enough. But I’ve come to realize that isn’t the case.

I live a holistic life. My work, my family, and my personal world all spill into one another, and because of this, I’ve learned that I need to take a holistic approach to the three P’s. It’s not enough for me to feel purpose only in my work, or to feel a sense of place only within my family, or to feel passion only in my creativity. To feel truly fulfilled, I must experience all three—purpose, place, and passion—within each area of my life.

This is a shift for me, an opening of a new way of thinking. I’m not unhappy—I am grateful for so much—but I now understand that fulfillment for me means having the three P’s woven into everything I value. In my work, I need all three. In my relationships, I need all three. And within myself, I need all three.

Maybe it’s because my work and my family are such inseparable parts of who I am. I know not everyone feels this way, but I also know I’m not alone in experiencing life like this. My hope in sharing is that you might feel a little less alone, too.

With love and light,