What is your life purpose?
Many of us have heard the question before and we have all given it some thought. Often, the answer to this question is never found or discovered. For some people, they may not even know what they want to do with their lives. But for those who do know what they want to do, it can be a great feeling of accomplishment and success.
The first step in answering this question is finding out what you are passionate about. This can be achieved by looking at our interests and hobbies and seeing which ones we spend most of our time doing or enjoy the most. If you are not sure where to start, try keeping a journal for a few weeks and write down what you did each day in terms of your interests or hobbies. By doing this, you will start to see patterns in how much time you spend on certain activities and will be able to identify which ones are your passions. Once you have identified these passions, it becomes easier to find a career that aligns with these.
“What is your dream?” is a question that many people throughout the course of their lives are asked. There are some people who never have an answer for this question, as they feel like it is impossible to know what you want to do with your life for the rest of your life. Others may know exactly what they want to do and begin planning in order to make that dream come true. Some people may even give up on their dreams or aspirations entirely because they think it’s not possible to do what they want. But no matter what the reason, there are always ways to work towards your dream and make it happen!
An example of someone who works towards their dreams is Miley Cyrus. She knew she wanted to be a singer when she was just 9 years old, but it took time for her parents and friends to believe in her. The first step in pursuing her dream was going on YouTube and seeing if anyone would want to hear her music. She got a lot of positive feedback from the people watching, and from then on she knew she had found her calling. Now Miley Cyrus is one of the most popular musicians in the world, and has been for quite some time. An example of someone who is afraid of their dreams is Camilla Nilsson. She was afraid to start singing because she didn’t think anyone would like it, so instead she became a part-time model while working at a grocery store. The result of her actions was that she never followed her dreams and found success when she was older.
Many people believe that they need to know what their life purpose is before they can find it. But this is not true at all. We should instead focus on finding our passions and interests first before we start looking for a specific job or career path that will help us achieve success in those fields. The problem with this idea is that it’s too general, and the specific choice of careers or jobs is what will help us achieve our goals. Our goal may be to become a doctor and we have to decide whether we want to become a doctor in order to cure diseases or practice medicine for a long period of time, depending on the kinds of things that interest us. If you think about it, there are many different careers you can pursue. You can work as an engineer, a doctor, or even for yourself. The job has different titles that are specific to the career.
However, finding a passion can be difficult because there are so many things out there that people are passionate about – from sports, to music, to writing. So how do you know which of those things is right for you? “What kind of work do you enjoy doing?” is an easy way to start. “What would you like to change around you?” is another great question, too. Do some research on these questions so that you find something that is both passionate and fulfilling for your time and energy. For example, if you are a seamstress and you like to help people make new clothes, offering your services as a seamstress is a great way to start. If you have an interest in philosophy and management, going on speaking tours or start your own company would be fulfilling for you.
The journey of finding your life purpose is not an easy one. It takes time, patience, and a lot of self-awareness. However, the rewards are worth it. You will find your true passion and freedom to do whatever you want with your life.
Featured image is a photo of my grade seven daughter’s artwork in oil pastel on a 20X30 inches illustration board.
