“There comes a time for departure even when there is no certain place to go.”

—Tennessee Williams, 20th Century American Playwright

Image from Flickr by Bruno Geiger

Take a few minutes to examine your personal and professional communities. Ask yourself the following questions:

• How much do I look forward to participating in this community?
• How well do the people in this community share my vision and values?
• How much influence do I have on the goals and direction of this community?
• What learning and growth opportunities are possible in this group?
• How well does this group fulfill my desire for a purposeful life?

EXERCISE:

Where might you need to make changes – large or small – in how you spend your time, and who you spend it with, even if there is no clear alternative place to go?