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Finding Your Purpose in Life/Questions Answered by Expert J. Kyle Howard
| Subject | Date Asked |
| meaning of my life | 1/27/2012 |
| Q: am chandni,17years old,I just want to find what is the meaning of life.why were we born???? ANSWER: ... A: You are more than welcome. Tell your boyfriend that he is not at the whim of life, he is the ... | |
| meaning of my life | 1/21/2012 |
| Q: am chandni,17years old,I just want to find what is the meaning of life.why were we born???? A: I don't want to over-simplify your question. What I can do is put you on a path for further research ... | |
| Confused | 12/15/2011 |
| Q: Howard.. How are you doing..? I hope you could help me with my problem.Actually i am totally ... A: It appears that you know the answers to your questions already. You stand at the precipice of ... | |
| Advice | 6/1/2011 |
| Q: I am 38 years olds and live in Athens, Greece. I have a carreer in advertising for 14 years and ... A: Angela, You have to perfect opportunity to re-invent yourself. Part of your confusion about what to ... | |
| Purpose in Life | 3/19/2011 |
| Q: Feeling lost and not sure what it is that I want from life. I am separated and I have a beautiful ... A: It appears to me that you "think" too much. You have a laundry list of reasons why you cannot ... | |
| I'm 26 and an Aimless Life | 9/22/2010 |
| Q: . I'm 26 years old, i fell my life is completely aimless and i take my self as Completely useless. ... A: Sharavanan I have one word for you - "FOCUS". It seemed quite easy for you to rattle off all the ... | |
| I Feel Lost.. | 9/2/2010 |
| Q: I have been raped 3 times in my life, from diffrent men on diffrent occasions. When I was 6, when I ... A: April, This is a heavy burden that you are carrying and you know as well as I that it's time to put ... | |
| confused about life | 8/3/2010 |
| Q: Respected madam, i am vishal shete,i am 25yrs old from india,mumbai,i have done my MBA from Mumbai ... A: Vishal, That which you seek cannot be given to you. It is up to you to gain a better understanding ... | |
| The right career for me? | 8/1/2010 |
| Q: I can't seem to figure out what I want to do in life. This really bothers me a lot. I think about it ... A: Jason, If it was only that simple. You are a dynamic individual and have interests in many things. ... | |
| Seeking more | 7/26/2010 |
| Q: I am a 28 year old Canadian who recently split up with my US girlfriend. I had let everything go in ... A: Trevor, There is no where to go or anything to do to "find yourself". You have to allow yourself the ... | |
| Disillusioned with chosen career path | 6/29/2010 |
| Q: I am working towards a UK degree in Law and French Law. This is very specialised and I had a little ... A: N, Don't get bogged in the ordinary. There is more than one way to apply your craft whereby you can ... | |
| Need Guidance | 5/30/2010 |
| Q: I've been searching for anything that I can be passionate about so that I can apply that to start ... A: Midori, I hate to say this but your problems are not unique. There are tons of people who are ... | |
| Finding the right career | 5/28/2010 |
| Q: I'm nearly 24 years old. All my friends from school are now professionals and I just do casual work, ... A: Sarah, The first thing you need to do is change the way you talk about yourself. Comparing yourself ... | |
| Lost my passion | 4/18/2010 |
| Q: I hope you can help. I am 40yrs old and happily married with a beautiful young son. I am having ... A: Passion is a funny thing like any emotional response. The degree of passion greatly depends on the ... | |
| Feeling a void in life | 4/8/2010 |
| Q: I am 24 yrs old. I have a 2yr old son and a boyfriend in the Air Force. Right now I am a stay home ... A: Elizabeth, You are in the perfect place to make a life altering change. It is sometimes harder to ... | |
| ??? | 4/3/2010 |
| Q: I am a first year college student. I'm not sure why exactly I am there because I have no clue as to ... A: Irene, Believe it or not, you are in a really good place. Your slate is clean and you now get to ... | |
| Purpose | 3/25/2010 |
| Q: I am a junior in high school right now. Not to brag, but I am a brilliant student. I have set a goal ... A: Drake, You should be proud of your accomplishments. Shout it from the rooftops if you like. Aaah, ... | |
| confused about future | 2/1/2010 |
| Q: im guy 24 from mumbai, india & im in the last year of commercial art degree, photography is my ... A: Since you are already invested in photography, it seems to me that you could take your love for ... | |
| Purpose in Life | 1/30/2010 |
| Q: I am 30 yr old guy, i m alsways confused about my life, i m not able to find my true calling, i have ... A: It sounds like you are in search of something that makes you happy. You have it backwards. You must ... | |
| Unmotivated/Unfullfilled | 12/30/2009 |
| Q: I am a deep sensitive man (not usually used as a strenght because of the way I was brought up to ... A: David, Congratulations! I know it's a strange way to start this off, but I will explain. This ... | |
| I dont know what career to choose | 12/23/2009 |
| Q: I am 19 and in my final year in college studying computer Information systems. I have good grades ... A: Elizabeth, You are definitely choosing the road less traveled. It is said that most people make ... | |
| phenomena | 11/8/2009 |
| Q: I want to know the this phenomena interpretation and reason where it is ( joying of thinking , ... A: Moudi, The phenomena that you are talking about is simply the pleasures of life. There are a myriad ... | |
| Is this normal? | 11/4/2009 |
| Q: I suspect the feelings I have been experiancing are a normal part of male aging, I guess I just need ... A: Bud, Fortunately for us, this is normal. I say fortunately because for the first time we actually ... | |
| no idea what I want | 10/30/2009 |
| Q: Bit of background. Until I was about 18 I desperately wanted to be an actress. This was all I could ... A: If it's any consolation, what you are going through right now has been the experience of not only me ... | |
| Why do we have to be who we are? | 9/20/2009 |
| Q: They say that "You should try to be who you are", "You should try to be you own authentic self" and ... A: This is a great question. One that seems to confuse a lot of people. The confusion in this subject ... | |
| still confuse | 9/2/2009 |
| Q: for long time I m trying to do permulation and combination between my interests - skills and what I ... A: Ahmed, There is no reason to be confused. You have to stop kicking the tires and pick one thing you ... | |
| Purpose of my life | 7/2/2009 |
| Q: I am Jitesh Manchanda. I was born in Delhi(India) on 14 November 1987.I have just completed my ... A: You say that you are lost and I totally disagree. It sounds to me that you know your heart's desire ... | |
| bad phenomenas | 6/30/2009 |
| Q: in last 6 month I m feeling with slow down motion , forgetting issues (despite I had a strong ... A: JC, This sounds as if there is an imbalance. My suggestion to you is to get a complete medical ... | |
| PLEASE HELP | 6/15/2009 |
| Q: I AM IN THE WORST PLACE EVER. 48 YRS. OLD.ALWAYS SUCCESSFUL IN WORK BUT LOST MY JOB 5 YEARS AGO AND ... A: Colleen, Being in the worst place ever gives you the perfect opportunity to reinvent yourself. The ... | |
| Aimless life... | 5/6/2009 |
| Q: My request is quite simple. I have all I need, I mean I have my wife, a job, a nice apartment, food ... A: David, For this to work, you have to consider the possibility that you are special. You have to at ... | |
| Aimless life... | 5/2/2009 |
| Q: My request is quite simple. I have all I need, I mean I have my wife, a job, a nice apartment, food ... A: David, I am willing to bet that most people, if they were to read this, would assume that you have ... | |
| Path Not Taken | 3/31/2009 |
| Q: First off, thank you so much for taking the time to answer my question, which is more like a ... A: Jason, Consider yourself lucky. Your cup is empty and you now stand at a place where you can ... | |
| confusion | 3/17/2009 |
| Q: there is a question usually repeating in my mind , how can I seperate between the illusion and real ... A: AOB, I understand that you have many questions. But life, my friend, is to be lived. You have to ... | |
| confusion | 3/17/2009 |
| Q: there is a question usually repeating in my mind , how can I seperate between the illusion and real ... A: Why confused??? Your mind and thoughts generate your reality. Nothing is real. We label everything ... | |
| new career | 3/6/2009 |
| Q: I want to recommend me well known career aptitdue test where it can evaluate my abilities , ... A: Count your blessings that you are good at a lot of things. It is time for you to pick one and use ... | |
| new career | 3/1/2009 |
| Q: I want to recommend me well known career aptitdue test where it can evaluate my abilities , ... A: I do not recommend programs based on standardized testing. Testing does not take into consideration ... | |
| Self Help | 1/18/2009 |
| Q: I am interested in your ideas (how to use a vision board, dream board, wisdom or life collage to ... A: Kim, It is a wonderful example you are demonstrating for the kids. Part of the process of a vision ... | |
| Dilemma | 1/8/2009 |
| Q: I am in a bit of a dilemma career wise and am looking for some expert guidance. 6 months ago I left ... A: I applaud your efforts for wanting to help in Nepal. You said that you can only do one thing at a ... | |
| problem accompanied | 12/26/2008 |
| Q: I m suffering from a problem accompanying me from long time till this moment my problem simply is ... A: AJ, I apologize for giving you the wrong link. It's ... | |
| problem accompanied | 12/22/2008 |
| Q: I m suffering from a problem accompanying me from long time till this moment my problem simply is ... A: AJ, What you are experiencing is classic human behavior that generally derives from a fear of ... | |
| No direction | 12/11/2008 |
| Q: I am a 44yr old that is just getting out of a 20 year marriage and retired from a 20 yr Navy career. ... A: Mark, First, I apologize for the time it took to get to this. Things may seem a bit bleak right ... | |
| How do I maximise my potential? | 11/23/2008 |
| Q: Kyle, I trust you're well. I'm not sure if this is the right forum for my question but I thought ... A: First, please pardon me for taking so long to get back to you. I hope what follows was worth the ... | |
| Feeling Lost | 11/15/2008 |
| Q: This year has been a very rough one for me. First my marriage of 9 years came to an end, I have ... A: It may not feel this way but you are not at all lost. In fact, you are in the best position to find ... | |
| happiness and finding self | 11/13/2008 |
| Q: I am 43 y\o mother of 2, married. I have so much to be grateful for, but yet I am not happy. I ... A: Esther, Taking time for yourself may not be deep but it's the best place to start. You have spent a ... | |
| happiness and finding self | 11/7/2008 |
| Q: I am 43 y\o mother of 2, married. I have so much to be grateful for, but yet I am not happy. I ... A: Esther, It sounds like you are trying to find some balance in your life. All those negative "things" ... | |
| crise | 10/19/2008 |
| Q: hope you wide your chest for reading my crises , I m someone who live in imaginations & ... A: XJ, Hello and thanks for writing. What I gather from reading from you is that you are a very dynamic ... | |
| question again | 9/7/2008 |
| Q: we talked before & I have to remind you with my question & answer here it is ; Tests are tests. ... A: AJ, You have found the thing that most people spend their lives searching for and that is doing what ... | |
| Dental Hygiene? | 8/27/2008 |
| Q: my life problem is this, I'm almost 24 years old, and very much hoping to pursue my career as a ... A: My quick answer would be to pursue your dreams. However, you should at least find out the source of ... | |
| question ! | 8/11/2008 |
| Q: whats your opinion of someone like , joy , adore , even talented in the following - writing (poems ... A: JC, There has always been a misconception that you can only be good or great at one thing. How wrong ... | |
| No direction | 7/1/2008 |
| Q: Kyle My main problem is what to do when I am not working. I have never had any real hobbies or ... A: It sounds like you have lost a bit of the zest for life. Don't be discouraged, unfortunately it's ... | |
| life sucks | 6/6/2008 |
| Q: i need help finding purpose in my life. I am a very creative person but sometimes I don't see the ... A: John, I understand your dilemma as you explained it. You must understand that the "problems" you ... | |
| Am I insane? | 5/10/2008 |
| Q: I am a 20 year old South Indian girl born into very a traditional and conservative family. However, ... A: The quick answer to your question is a resounding "NO!". It appears to me that you have a very ... | |
| Should I stay or should I go? | 5/6/2008 |
| Q: Kyle Here is my position. I am 50,with only a high school education. For the last 20 years I have ... A: As it appears, you have an intricately woven rut that is comfortable, wears well, and you have found ... | |
| Career | 4/9/2008 |
| Q: i am 17 years old and i live in foster care. i work at McDonalds currently only because i am almost ... A: I can understand the haste you feel in getting your life together. You have time. I would suggest ... | |
| What do u suggest I should do ? | 3/29/2008 |
| Q: I am a 28 yrs male living in India. Just 6-7 months back I met a girl.Initially we were good friends ... A: Raj, It's time to face some hard facts. You mentioned that in the Indian culture sex is forbidden ... | |
| dispersion-scattered | 3/23/2008 |
| Q: now I did much aptitude tests , consult , study & also analyze the results had been as the ... A: Aj, Tests are tests. What these tests show is your aptitude or based on your answers where you might ... | |
| lost & directionless | 3/21/2008 |
| Q: I am a 26 years old female. For the past few weeks I have been feeling general malaise & sickness ... A: I applaud your efforts in trying to fix what you deem is wrong with your life. Please understand ... | |
| Balance | 3/3/2008 |
| Q: My boyfriend and I have been together for 2 years, and living together for over 1 1/2. He has a 5 ... A: Christina, It is time that you get a little selfish. I know that most folks think that being selfish ... | |
| Pls advise me | 2/17/2008 |
| Q: I am currently in a dilemma and I hope you can give me an advise or two. Here's my long story.. I'm ... A: It sounds as if you are a spectator watching your life go by. You are not at the whim of ... | |
| Directionless | 2/15/2008 |
| Q: I’m a 26yo female, single and directionless. My biggest problem is that I feel that I can do ... A: My first and most important comment on this is to follow your heart. You already know that art is ... | |
| I feel trapped and confused | 2/10/2008 |
| Q: I am about to turn 33yrs old this week. Before my father lost all of his money from a bad marriage ... A: Happy birthday to you. It sounds like you have outgrown your self-designed rut and now it's time to ... | |
| My idea about a perfect life | 1/27/2008 |
| Q: I have so many people to love. So many people loving me. They dont interfere in things I dont want ... A: Rahul, What a wonderful vision you have. To some this may seem like a place and time in this world ... | |
| I feel trapped | 1/12/2008 |
| Q: I'm 21 and haven't worked in several years. I have had two jobs in my life that I didn't keep for ... A: Melissa, I would first like to address the initial point of transformation mentioned above. I would ... | |
| Searching for the spice in life | 12/17/2007 |
| Q: I am a very young academic and extremely lucky where I am in my carreer considering my age. However, ... A: Sinead, I commend you on recognizing your blessings. What you feel is life calling you to be more. ... | |
| my life | 11/18/2007 |
| Q: When it comes to relationships I sometimes become distant. With girls I date I don't call them for ... A: Peter, To steal a line from NIKE ---- Just Do IT! You've listed a few things here that you "want" to ... | |
| Confusion | 11/13/2007 |
| Q: I am Anil Sharma (43) from India. I am obsessed with my Vivid Imagination and non-stoppable ... A: You have covered quite a bit of ground here. I am going to answer your concerns the best I can ... | |
| career | 9/17/2007 |
| Q: I am 26 years old, a muslim named as Yasir living in Pakistan. Having parents as practising doctors, ... A: Yasir, My simple answer is for you to always, always follow your heart. Let me explain. Everyone on ... | |
| boredom | 8/27/2007 |
| Q: Greetings I am 48,in good health. During the day I am busy with work,and in the evening I go for a ... A: It sounds like you need a new challenge in your life. It seems that you have managed to master your ... | |
| Need help with my career direction | 8/14/2007 |
| Q: I would like to seek your advise on my career...I hope you don't mind me telling my long story.. ... A: I first want to tell you to slow down. Yes, you should be concerned about your future but you must ... | |
| me being there for my son | 8/11/2007 |
| Q: my question will be short and sweet...i missed soo much time with my son and i miss him a lot. i ... A: This reply will definitely be from the heart because I can relate to a situation similar to this. ... | |
| Life | 8/5/2007 |
| Q: At 48,nstead of aging gracefully as I had hoped,I seem to be goin down hill fast! I keep getting ... A: It sounds to me that you lacking a zest for life and it's indicative of your appearance. My short ... | |
| new direction in life | 7/29/2007 |
| Q: I'm 26 years old and until now I've led a life that could mostly be described as internal--I read a ... A: Jason, The quick answer to your question is a quote from Nike, "Just Do It". But let's take that a ... | |
| cant find my purpose | 6/26/2007 |
| Q: A: Antoine, I am going to answer this as though this is a serious request. Don't take offense at my ... | |
| What should I do, when I don't know where it is that I want to go. | 6/11/2007 |
| Q: I have read some of the answers given by others, and thought that it would be a good idea to write ... A: William, as I was pondering your question to give you the best possible answer, I realized that you ... | |
| How do I find my purpose.... | 5/27/2007 |
| Q: I am in my early 40's and believe that everyone has a purpose for being. I have survived an abusive ... A: You are absolutely correct in seeking a map. Many travel the road to success without a map and ... | |
| How do I find my purpose.... | 5/25/2007 |
| Q: I am in my early 40's and believe that everyone has a purpose for being. I have survived an abusive ... A: I will start off with reminding you that every thing that has happened to you is yesterday's news. ... | |
Finding Your Purpose in Life
J. Kyle Howard
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Expertise
We are all multi-dimensional people with various degrees of likes and dislikes. When it comes to finding your purpose, we must take that into account. My intent is to help you to properly and easily define what would bring you the most joy in life, how to live on purpose, and how to live the life you are uniquely qualified to live. I will help you get all that is important to you, be all that you were created to be, and become the uniquely wonderful person living the wonderful life that is meant for you, your purpose in life
Experience
I am a PCA (Personal Character Architect). I've been a PCA for over 15 years and have helped thousands achieve their life goals.
Organizations
Helping Hands, Frontier Family Services
Publications
Executive Excellence Magazine, The Book of Success, define-your-purpose-in-life.com, Unleash Your Inner Penguin
Education/Credentials
MBA providing team building, strategic planning and marketing to fortune 500 companies.
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