From Elves to Epiphanies: Embracing the fantastical to redefine purpose | Myra Virgil | TEDxAveLorne

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When you’ve conquered everything in your life and witnessed your dreams coming true, you might pause and wonder, “Is this all it?” Could writing a memoir help you find your purpose? If you’re struggling to discover your “why,” consider stepping out of your comfort zone. Embrace experiences beyond the ordinary, and perhaps you’ll uncover a new sense of purpose along the way. This is to remind us to never stop discovering the life. As a philanthropy advisor by day, Myra is responsible for building a permanent community asset for Bermuda, seeking social investment opportunities that improve the quality of life for residents and helping individuals, families and businesses establish legacy funds that align with their philanthropic missions. A social worker by profession trained and educated in Canada, she held senior management positions with the Bermuda Government, the Government of Quebec’s Department of Youth Protection and The Atlantic Philanthropies, a global philanthropic foundation. Myra has also served as Board Chair for several nonprofits and as an associate lecturer in Special Care Counseling at Vanier College in Montreal. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx