What is my purpose in my life? I’ve asked myself that question a million times throughout my 29 years.
Will I ever be somebody? Will I do what I’m supposed to do? Why am I even here? I used to ask myself those questions consistently and I’m assuming I’m not alone.
The definition of purpose according to my friends Merriam and Webster defines it as something set up as an object or end to be attained :intention.
As I read that, this question comes to mind:
Why is there an end to be attained in life?
Yes, we should live a life planning for our future, but what about living in the present, too?
Why does purpose have to be a final destination?
Jon Acuff writes in Start: Punch Fear in the Face, Escape Average and Do Work That Matters,
One of the worst things you can do is trying to find your purpose in life. Nothing cripples you like trying to “find your purpose,” or “figure out your dream,” or “name your passion.”
That makes a lot of sense. Speaking for myself, I can get so consumed in naming my passion, that I miss out on the very things in front of me. I put too much pressure on myself, thus setting myself up for failure.
I’m realizing I can have more than one passion and honestly, that feels relieving.
I have more than one purpose in my life. So do you. (Tweet that)
We still need to live with purpose. We need to enjoy all the passions we have, and in the words of Acuff, we need to
Continually walk the road to awesome.
What are a few of your passions? Share them with me in the comments below…
Sundi- woot… freedom- I don’t have to have just one passion? I can love, live and laugh passion every day? Focus is good yes… but as John Acuff says..START!
Great thoughts for today 🙂
Blessings ! Nancy
Glad you enjoyed the thoughts Nancy. You should check out the book. Great stuff.
Beautiful line here: “Why is there an end to be attained in life?” You are so right. I think most of my fears and frustrations are focused on that invisible (false) finish line. Thanks!
Thanks for stopping by, Mike.