Do You Know Your Purpose in Life?

Do you know what your purpose in life is? How would you like to find out? And then once you found out how would you like to be guided by that purpose to create the life you desire.

Most true creators are guided by a mysterious thing called “purpose”.  They follow their purpose and create lives that are filled with value and splendor.

We all want a purpose, yet to many it seems like an all-important unobtainable thing. So how do you find your prupose in life?

First, accept that it may take time to find your purpose in life. It may reauire trial and error before you get it right. Mistakes are a great way to uncover your purpose because you have the opportunity to find out what you like and don’t like. After many, “don’t likes”, and “why do I keep doing the same things over an over again”, comes a time of personal freedom and peace. Once you figure out what’s not working, you can make room for what does work.
 
Second, believe that you will know when you find it. How will you know? You will feel it in the pit of your stomach. It’s something that feels so right that you can’t imagine doing anything else. And, you will feel a strange “high” when you’re doing it. This “high” feeling may even frighten you. Don’t be afraid, it’s your inner power talking to you, letting you know that you are doing the right thing.

Third, you know you have found your purpose in life when it doesn’t revolve around you. It’s not the bigger house or the shiny new car that will make you happy. These are just goals, but they are not a substitute for your purpose in life. Your purpose in life will bring you happiness and that happiness only comes when serving and contributing to other people’s lives and making a difference for others. We were put on this earth to help each other, and that is the greatest feeling of all!

So, How Do You Create Your Purpose? Ask yourself these following questions – the answers will lead straight to your purpose:

“Who Am I”?
What kind of person are you? What’s been true of you since you were younger? Write down all the attributes that you can think of that are truly you. List the things you naturally have learned and developed over the years. You probably take these things for granted, not recognizing them for the special, significant and unique gifts they actually are.

“What Do I Love To Do?”
What do you absolutely, truly enjoy doing in your life? Consider the gifts that have helped make doing those special things possible. Your purpose will involve doing something that you love.

“What Experiences In Life Are Really Fulfilling For Me?”
Look for the times in your life that are fulfilling for you. These are times when you are just being yourself. Consider, what is it like for you while you are doing those things? What are you feeling? What’s important, special or meaningful for you? These answers hold the key to what you should be doing with your life.

“What Is My Purpose In Life?”
Once your purpose becomes clearer, create a purpose statement. A Purpose Statement contains: an action, a focus, and an intended impact. Once you write it down, you have a roadmap to follow.

“Who Can I Tell?”
Speaking your purpose will bring it into reality; and once you tell people, it becomes real. Plus, you’ll have the support of those around you who want to encourage you to live that purpose to its fullest extent.

And what if you’ve done all this work and it hasn’t come to you yet? Be patient, it will. We were all created for a reason. And, if you are determined to find your purpose, it will come your way. When something that strong is in your heart, it’s only a matter of time before you discover it. The answer is found within; it’s just a matter of time, before you can begin to create the life you truly desire.