To live a life with purpose means to live with intent, direction and destiny.
“Living with purpose” means doing what truly matters to you in strict alignment with your values, beliefs and goals. Anthony L. Burrow, associate professor of Human Development at Cornell University says, “Purpose is a forward-looking directionality, an intention to do something in the world.”
When you’re in alignment with your purpose, life feels right. Things seem easy and right, and everything just seem work. You feel alive, passionate, and lit up from within. You aren’t concerned with how to get where you’re going; you’re sure of yourself, even if you’re uncertain at the same time.
The unknown is scary. We feel safe and comfortable with how things have always been. Uncertainty and fear are part of us and will always be there, but they can’t rule you unless you let them; so take action toward your purpose and goals anyway.
A purposeful and happy life consists of moving towards goals that synchronize with your values
To live with purpose, you must awake every morning with gratitude and focus intently on your overall goals, dreams and desires. It’s the ultimate key to success and personal achievement.
Do you have amazing, audacious goals and dreams for your life?
Finding purpose is about being be authentic. It is about finding what motivates you. And pushing and planning to be successful in that endeavor. And then follow that.
Maybe you live with the sole purpose of finding your one true passion, or to help others to learn and grow, or to seek out new adventures and travel the world. Whatever you’re looking for in life or what you’re passionate about is usually your purpose.
“The person who’s willing to give the most wins. The person who’s the most extreme wins. The person who refuses to lose wins.” Andre Norman
Determine the three to five things you live by now, for example:
- I am a NYTimes best selling author,
- I am a civic and community leader
- I became a billionaire, and
- I traveled and experienced the world.
Always remember, important keys to success and personal achievement are a definite of purpose and a burning desire.
Additionally, confidence and belief in yourself are key. Consciously decide that you know what’s best for you. Put your hand on your heart and tell yourself, “I trust my ability to make the best decisions for me.” Do this for every area of life that’s important to you.
It means that you become the golden eagle that soars and it means that you’re allowed to fly and spread your wings. Being a golden eagle means soaring and not settling.
Bottomline, “There is nothing that can’t be done if God is with you.”
A purposeful and happy life consist of moving towards goals that align with your values, beliefs and purpose.
“Every person has a longing to be significant; to make a contribution; to be a part of something noble and purposeful.” ~ John Maxwell
References:
- https://chopra.com/articles/first-steps-to-creating-a-life-of-purposehttps://chopra.com/articles/first-steps-to-creating-a-life-of-purpose
- https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/336600
- https://www.lifeadvancer.com/purpose-driven-life/
- https://crisp.co/podcast/episode-98-andre-norman/
- https://www.desire-and-belief.com/napoleon-hills-“six-ways-to-turn-desires-into-gold”/