Fulfilment and Satisfaction

Henri Nouwen was a world-renowned academic, admired for his intellect and influence. Yet beneath the surface of his success, he felt restless, unseen, and deeply lonely. I meet many business leaders today, some highly impactful, who echo the same feelings. Though they receive admiration and attention, something remains unmet.  

In the 1980s, Nouwen made a radical choice. He stepped away from the spotlight and joined the L’Arche community in Daybreak, Canada, where people with and without disabilities live together. There, he became the full-time caregiver for Adam Arnett, a young man who could neither speak nor walk.

Through this quiet, hidden relationship, Henri discovered something he had never found in all his achievements: the healing power of presence. Adam didn’t care about credentials or influence. He needed patience, tenderness, and love. He simply enjoyed Henri being with him—no performance, no expectations, just a shared life.

This is a powerful reminder for us. We long to heal the world through business, and while ambition and excellence have their place, they can’t fix every wound, not even our own. What matters most isn’t how much we achieve, but how deeply we love. Not performance, but presence.

I hope you, too, find an “Adam”—a person or place where who you are matters more than what you do. Where you can simply be, and celebrate the deeply fulfilling simplicity, kindness, and friendship that make life truly meaningful.

May Jesus be that place for you as well, alongside a few cherished relationships here on earth. I’ve come to know Him as a true friend in this way and I pray you will too.

Wouter Droppers
President Europartners

Who are Europartners

The trusted friend of entrepreneurs, business leaders and business ministry leaders for their life, business, and faith journey.

A fellowship of entrepreneurs, business leaders, and ministry leaders united by the desire to impact our nations and this world for good and God, living Life to full. (John 10: 10)

They serve in 38 nations and 74 business ministries, in Europe, with a 7,500+ business leaders in reach.

Mission

By serving and equipping local and indigenous organisations, movements, teams and individuals

•⁠ ⁠Seeing business leaders come to Christ.

•⁠ ⁠Helping Christian business leaders intentionally live out the Gospel.

If you want to know more about Europartners please find their website here: https://europartners.org/