Living on Purpose

It’s important to have a purpose. So many lives are filled with loneliness and despair when no specific purpose has been embraced. We are each on earth for a special purpose, which is up to us to name. 
A purpose is a master plan for our life. Knowing our purpose helps us define our goals. It helps us avoid getting lost in the unimportant matters of daily life by keeping our eyes on the target. It can make life much more enjoyable and effortless.              Purpose is not something that others choose for us, we must choose for ourselves. It emerges from an exploration of what we value most. 
 What’s your purpose? If you don’t already know it, take time right now to define it. Start by examining what you value most. Is it balance, faith, family, compassion, excellence, generosity, peace, connection to others, or something else.
Consider what you would hope others would say about you when they describe you, you will be known for something. What do you want it to be? Take a moment to write down your own special purpose. It doesn’t have to be perfect, just write it down. Start each day and end each day by reciting it. In moments of fear, frustration, and sorry, pull it out and read it. Doing so will help you keep things in perspective and remind you to stay focused on what is most important to you.
 Take time to identify your purpose and strive to let your purpose express itself each day in your work, your play, and your relationships. Living life on purpose will help you get started living a life you love, Overcome fear and become courageous, Find yourself and what you really want to do, Understand how happiness works and become happier, Discover your genius and become more passionate, Avoid the trap of validation and Translate to better well-being for you, your family, and your world.