Creativity:  A Path to Calm

The journey to a lifework of passion and purpose, can be stressful with many starts and stops along the way. Is it possible to find calm in the midst of distress?  The answer is, Yes!

This week's inspiring On Purpose Show interview is with Rev. Maggie Oman Shannon, her latest book is Crafting Calm: Projects and Practices for Creativity and Contemplation. The former editor of three national magazines, including  The Saturday Evening Post,  Her writing has appeared in publications including  Utne Reader and Beliefnet.com; and her work has been featured in publications in Spirituality and Health magazine.

Susyn Reeve is the best-selling author of The Inspired Life:  Unleashing Your Mind's Capacity for Joy.  She has 35 years experience as a Corporate Consultant, Self-Esteem Expert and InterFaith Minister.  She has been a delegate to the UN Commission on the Status of Women. (www.SusynReeve.com)

Rikk Hansen is one of the nation's leading experts in guiding midlife professionals and entrepreneurs to discover a life work that's truly their CALLING.  As founder of Brilliant NEXT, he has pioneered a system called New Fire Discovery that guides midlife women and men to find certainty of purpose and and exciting direction for their next fulfilling work - in a short period of time despite any obstacles or fears.  (www.BrilliantNEXT.com)