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Are you doing what you were born to do—or what you were told to do?

Culture, economic circumstances, family traditions, local customs and more can often influence us more than we realize.  With the benefit of hindsight, we asked some wise and experienced members of our community whether they think they are doing what they were meant to do or told to do.

Ligia Santillan

I am doing what I am truly passionate about, what I feel deeply in my being — the work that brings me the greatest personal satisfaction. I also believe it helps others, which makes it even more meaningful. It’s not always easy, especially when it comes to monetizing something that I do purely for the joy it brings me. Read more>>

Brandon Siebert

I am definitely doing what I was born to do and helping others and keeping others active and moving. Along with that comes with authenticity and being true to yourself and not wearing masks to cover up something that we aren’t. When we are able to be our true authentic self, that is when we are truly doing what we were born to do. Read more>>

SPDES N/A (Non applicable)

We were born to do this baby. I speak for all of us here when I say music is with no exaggeration, our entire lives. I sing everywhere I go. It doesn’t matter if I’m working or working out, lyrics are being sang out loud. Read more>>

Donna Cosentino

I am absolutely doing what I was born to do and my enthusiasm has never wavered. The path I have traveled was almost always about art and teaching. When I discovered photography my future was set. Photography came naturally to me and I had many mentors who advanced my understanding and technique. Read more>>

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