A purposeless life is dishonouring to God. You atrophy and become who you shouldn't be. You become self-absorbed with everything that isn't setting you up for eternity. 

Some people think their 9-5 work and academics are their purpose. They forget that life continues after they get that promotion and certification. God is more focused on who you become than what you attain.

You're likely to miss the previous lifestyle wherein you worked long hours on the multiple campaigns you embarked on. 

Some breakthrough comes with freeing your schedule, creating a massive whitespace in your calendar. 

This can create an uncomfortable feeling and make you think something is wrong. 

Distractions are in different shades and sizes. One common excuse men make is that they have to work hard for their families. Given that this is expected, they forget that being present with their wives and kids is part of the equation.

Being physically present and emotionally absent equates to you not being present.

You might be unavailable today, but what happens when you need their attention or presence tomorrow? They would likely replicate what you have modelled for them

Here is a three-part series for every newcomer man has to watch, read and listen to as they resettle in Canada.

Learn more about the challenges newcomer men face in Canada, how newcomer men can improve their mental health and why newcomer men need a mentor.