Positive Deviance
Catherine Lash Catherine Lash

Positive Deviance

I was gifted the phrase Positive Deviance:: the search for exceptionally positive outcomes — possibilities that exceed the norm and inspire what's next.” When I heard this, I wondered: Is my workshop a Positive Deviance?

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I had No Idea What I Was Doing.
Catherine Lash Catherine Lash

I had No Idea What I Was Doing.

I didn't realize until I joined the Global Purpose School weekly meeting that the self-directed work I'd been doing was the study of positive psychology.

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Realizing Your Purpose
Catherine Lash Catherine Lash

Realizing Your Purpose

Truth be told, it took me a while to understand what it means to realize your purpose.

Art is one way we realize our purpose, but what does that mean?

  1. To create something tangible (real) that comes from your unique and significant human foundation.

  2. To step back, look at what you have created and acknowledge (realize) your uniqueness and significance.

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Manifestation Through The Lens Of Purpose
Catherine Lash Catherine Lash

Manifestation Through The Lens Of Purpose

I was mentioning Brené Brown at a morning networking event called Purpose Coffee when someone fired back quickly, “I hate Brené Brown.” You can imagine my shock, not only because I believe many of the things Brené believes, but also because of her quick, strong dislike of someone.

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Why Clichés are Clichés
Catherine Lash Catherine Lash

Why Clichés are Clichés

I recently gave a toast in a backyard filled with black-and-gold balloons, oversized letters that spelled PROM, as well as 30 high school students and thier parents.

I took it upon myself to do what every person making this type of speech does: I told them to keep being themselves and follow their hearts, cliché words of encouragement that held a truth but will remain meaningless until they are challenged.

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