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Written by Karen Leslie

Saturday, 05 July 2008 13:53

One definition of purpose is the reason for which something exists.

So why do you exist? What are you here for?

People need a sense of purpose in their lives. I experienced this myself some years ago when I couldn’t get an IT contract or job of any kind. I either had too much experience or not enough. I didn’t know what to do with myself. I equated my self worth with my business and when there was no business I didn’t have a purpose and I felt useless. Of course not everyone sees their job or business as their reason for being, and I’m happy to say that I haven’t done that for a long time now either.

So what is your purpose? What gives meaning to your life?

If you didn’t have to get up in the morning to go to work, or get the kids ready what would drive you to get out of bed?

I remember watching “The Secret” and hearing from one speaker that there is no blackboard in the sky with our purpose written on it. And I believe that’s true. I think it’s up to every one of us to choose for them selves what their purpose is. Often we are too busy rushing from one challenge to another to even think about it. So take some time out now and consider what makes you happy. When I did this I realised that what I loved (other than my husband, parents, friends and chocolate – not necessarily in that order!) is contributing to others. When I am concentrating on my little world any issues feel enormous and almost insurmountable but when I am concentrating on others then my issues fade away. I actually feel miserable when I’m not living out my purpose.

My purpose is to live life fully, to love, to laugh and to empower others to live the life of their dreams.

So choose what your purpose is and then act accordingly. Goals and other choices will be become so much easier when you know what your purpose is.

When you’ve chosen your purpose drop me a line since I’d love to hear what it is.