“To realize one's destiny is a person's only obligation.”

― Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist

A shadow mission is an authentic mission that has been derailed, often in imperceptible ways. Part of what makes the shadow mission so tempting is that it’s usually so closely related to our gifts and passions. It’s not 180 degrees off track; it is just 10 degrees off track.

 A mission , in its most basic form, is a strongly felt aim, ambition, or calling.