Finding Purpose In Your Life

 In Life


A napkin that has the words " where is my life going ?" written on it.

Rick Warren, evangelical Christian pastor and best-selling author, has consistently impressed upon his audiences that our lives are intended to be deeply steeped in purpose. Regardless of your personal spiritual beliefs or practices, Rick Warren’s concept of a life with purpose is guided by a passion to make a positive impact on a global society.

My ultimate goal… is for you to live the life you’re intended to live. – Rick Warren

How do we know what is intended for our life? By exploring unique opportunities, embracing new experiences, and challenging ourselves we can uncover where our passion exists to make a positive impact on our world. Through experiences such as this, a human emotional need of belongingness is met. According to Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, a key to human motivation is fulfilling the need to belong and having a connection with something greater than self. Social deprivation results in stress, instability, and many other psychological or behavioral problems.

There are so many opportunities to make a difference in our global society. Volunteering and donating your time to a greater cause is incredibly rewarding. Many children and teens may lack a positive adult presence in their life. However, through programs and services that exist in many communities, you may be able to meet that need for another person. International service efforts are very unique experiences. Non-profit organizations such as, Habitat for Humanity are location all over the world providing homes for those who are less fortunate. Imagine the rewarding experience of witnessing a family receiving their first home. This is a dream that is out of reach for so many people. Donating your professional time is another way to make a difference. As a teacher, web designer, dentist, attorney, or engineer, your professional services could make a significant difference in an elderly person’s life or struggling non-profit organization. Where can you make a difference with your gifts, talents, or education?

These ideas may seem overwhelming. If that is the case, then start small with a random act of kindness. Challenge yourself daily to complete a random act of kindness such as buying coffee for the next person in line at Starbucks, providing physical assistance to someone at the local market, or even getting to know your neighbor. By being brave, visualizing the experience, and developing courage you will discover your purpose to drive your life.

You don’t develop courage by being happy in your relationships every day. You develop it by surviving difficult times and challenging adversity. -Epicurus

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