Lynne Twist Living a Committed Life: Finding Freedom and Fulfillment in a Purpose Larger Than Yourself

The speaker, a pro activist, shares her journey of living a committed life, inspired by Jack Canfield. She recounts experiences with influential figures like Mother Teresa and profound moments with Ethiopian mothers during a famine. Her book, 'Living a Committed Life,' emphasizes the freedom and fulfillment found in dedicating oneself to larger causes.

What does the speaker mean by being a 'pro activist'?

• Avoiding any form of activism

• Being against all forms of activism

• Supporting positive change rather than opposing something

• Focusing solely on environmental issues

Who encouraged the speaker to write a book about their life?

• Nelson Mandela

• Jack Canfield

• Mother Teresa

• Jane Goodall

What was the emotional impact of storytelling in Jack Canfield's living room?

• It was a quiet and uneventful session

• It was a short and concise meeting

• It led to laughter and tears among the participants

• It was a formal and serious discussion

How did the speaker find themselves at the feet of Mother Teresa?

• Through a personal invitation from Mother Teresa

• By attending a religious conference

• Through their commitment to ending world hunger

• By chance during a trip to India

What is the significance of the speaker's experiences with indigenous peoples?

• They were purely for academic research

• They were part of a tourism project

• They were unrelated to their activism

• They were a result of their commitment to environmental and social justice

What profound experience did the speaker have in Ethiopia?

• A political rally

• A cultural festival

• A business conference

• Meeting mothers who lost children to famine

What does the speaker claim a committed life provides?

• Material wealth and success

• Freedom and fulfillment

• Constant challenges and obstacles

• Isolation and solitude