How to discover purpose in life
What is purpose?
We are often told that purpose in life is the most vital force. Purpose gives direction and leads to fulfillment.
"Why" we do a particular thing is way more important than "how" we do it or even "what " we do. But the question remains, how do we find purpose in life?
- is purpose a default thing?
- Is purpose automatic?
- Does purpose have to be sought for?
- is seeking for purpose even legit?
These are some of the questions that will be answered in this post.
Purpose is the reason why we do a thing . It is the "why" of everything. Purposes cannot be explained it terms of the physical doing of the thing but the universal and spiritual reason why we do basic things.
- why are you on Steemit?
- why are you going to school?
- why are you going that job?
- why are we even existing?
The answers to these questions is the Purpose for each and everyone of the phenomena listed in the foregoing. When we understand the "Why" we understand everything else.
How to find the "why"
Purpose is not something that comes by default. It is sought for and it is attained. Purpose must be differentiated from career. Your purpose is the reason why you are alive while your career is your Service to humanity. We should comfortably submit that career flows out of purpose.
Purpose is not something that comes by default.
How do you find purpose ?
Quickly I will share 4 ways that can enable anyone, anywhere to find purpose in life or whatever venture you embark on. We shall make them step by step to wit.
1. Passion
Passion is deep affection and emotion for a particular thing. It is a gut feeling which extends form the stomach to the heart. It is passion that drives men. You can find purpose by discovering passion. What are you passionate about?
- What plays the guitar strings of your heart?
- What makes you excited in life.
- what do you love doing?
Do not neglect them for they're all connected to purpose in life.
2. Ideas
You get ideas, what ideas come to your mind mostly. What can you think up easily without stress or pain. What comes naturally? The ideas you have developed in the past, how did they come about.
Look carefully and connect the dots, they are all pointing towards your purpose in life or whatever venture you embark on.
3. Focus
What feeds your focus? What do you focus on for hours without getting tired or bored. What productive venture can you concentrate on. It's connected to your purpose. Yes, it may sound all crazy but it's still purpose and it's vital.
4. Interest.
What are you interested in. What do you do and feel proud of doing it? Where do your interests lie. Do not neglect them, they are connected to purpose in life.
If you discover any more mediums to find purpose in life, why don't you share in the comment section.
that was a good reminder and confirmation that I'm walking in my purpose. I can't think of any other mediums, besides...finding something that you would do for free and enjoy it, thats big one. but I defiantly have found my purpose. thank you for your article!
You're welcome. I'm glad you benefitted from the post.
Stay awesome!
Brilliant piece @buterdaniel. People sometimes find it difficult to answer questions such;
"What is your purpose in life?"
"How can you discover your purpose in life?"
Your post does a good job of clearing that up. Passion, ideas, focus and interest are vital elements in helping one discover his or her purpose in life. Thanks for sharing.
In some glad you read and took out time to comment. Thank you @rickie