Why you need a purpose 

Purpose is needed to establish direction in life. Without a purpose, the of risk wandering through life with no intentionality or reason becomes permanent. A purpose is unique to every person, no two people will have the exact same purpose. Every person has to go out and find their own purpose, not wait until someone else finds it for them.

There are broad purposes, however, that we should all share to make our collective society a better place. That being the purpose to enjoy, get the most out of life, and out of yourself. This purpose should be different from the specific purpose that is unique to who you are as an individual. 

Without a purpose, you will easily succumb to the pressures and stressors that are inevitable in life. No challenge will ever be worth the time and energy required to overcome the hardships or fear of disappointment. Accomplishments will feel worth all the time, energy, and focus needed to achieve them. The thought of doing anything too hard will be overwhelming. The direction of your life will depend on how you feel in the moment. Moment by moment decisions tend to lead toward unpredictability and unfavorable outcomes. 

Lack of purpose causes our emotions to become the guide to our lives. With emotions as our driving force, instinct becomes overly involved in our decision making. Being driven by impulse makes it even harder to find a purpose. Acting purely on impulse is the animal in us taking over our minds. Letting impulse drive us only deepens our internal division. The division between doing what’s best for us and what we want right now. This division can lead us down a path of us hurting ourselves and making bad decisions.

Finding your purpose:

One common misconception about purpose is that once you commit to a purpose, you must stay committed to that purpose forever.  Purpose can absolutely change over time. I think that purpose should change over time. Just how we should be growing as individuals, so too should our purpose in life.

As we get older, we will gain more knowledge and experiences. Purpose should grow in relation to that. If we are committed to learning and achieving our full potential, our purpose should continue to elevate as life goes on. Having a purpose creates meaning. Meaning in life allows for a sharper focus and more enjoyment of the process of finding purpose. The meaning we receive from purpose creates internal cohesion.

If you do not know what your purpose is, you must find it. Do not continue to go through life with no purpose. If you don’t know where to start, your purpose could be to find your purpose. The only way you find that purpose is by taking action. You can find purpose by closely evaluating your interests, skills, wishes, or causes you support.

Start by identifying a problem you want to see solved. Motivation for finding purpose increases when it is something bigger than just yourself. You will feel a greater connection to the problem you want solved if it affects more than just yourself. Not only are you making a difference in your own life, but the lives of many others. View purpose as your personal mission to enact change for the greater good.

Purpose is personal 

As previously mentioned, purpose/mission has to be personal and specific to you individually. Nobody else should establish your purpose for you. Purpose cannot be found without first discovering what makes you different and sets you apart from everyone else. Everyone has skills, interests, passions that matter to them. Think about the thoughts that tend to dominate in your mind. Also, the areas in which you have typically been drawn toward in the past. These are all practical ways to help you figure out what your purpose is. Purpose should be something that you feel you have a personal connection to. Something you care about and want others to care about. Accepting your unique qualities is a great way to help establish purpose.

The ultimate reason why you should have a purpose is to find something to live for. Around the world we see so many individuals with poor mental health. Anxiety and depression levels are soaring through the roof. People are getting bogged down with all the trouble going on in the world. We are letting problems outside of our control dictate how we feel. People can’t develop their full potential dealing with sadness, anxiety, and constant bad news.

Why you need purpose to have potential 

Developing a purpose gives you a reason to develop your full potential. Purpose allows you to stay committed and focused on the bigger picture of your life. Finding purpose prevents you from letting failure, circumstances, or outside pressure distract you from what is most important to you. Purpose allows you to feel excitement which elevates you from all the problems that go on in the day to day. When you are on your personal mission, negative feelings don’t affect you because you know what you want and who you are. You are able to avoid distractions and stay focused on what is most important to you.

If you live with a purpose, you will never feel lost. Purpose harmonizes your thoughts and actions. It will lead you in the right direction. You will have challenges in fulfilling your purpose, but if you truly believe in your purpose, you have to trust you will make it through those challenges. Challenges are just a part of the purpose fulfillment process. True purpose always comes with challenges. Allow purpose to be your guide. Negative feelings will always creep in, but purpose will always keep you focused.

Why you need a purpose – Jonathan McClure 

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