Live a life with purpose

The year is 2013 and you are looking back on the last 10 years of your life… evaluating… reflecting…

Did I make a difference? When you know your life purpose and what you are here to do, your life has meaning. What was the meaning of the last 10 years of your life?

Most people miss out on discovering their purpose and this prevents them from being truly happy. We all want to know that we are unique, important and special. But for people who live self-absorbed, self-centered lives, happiness is elusive. Feelings of emptiness, or that something is missing is what fills the time that is not occupied with meaningless lists, schedules, routines and hustle and bustle. Is most of this done just to keep deep emotions at bay? To control all aspects of life in an attempt to control the feelings they fear the most? However, these unpleasant feelings persist.

Are you a human doing, or a human being? One of the worst things for many is having quiet moments alone because the feelings of emptiness can be overwhelming. It is a sign that something in your life needs to change. Now all you have to do is find the courage to change it. Can you find 20 seconds of courage regularly throughout the day? Your life can change 20 seconds at a time with a new decision.

Happiness is not found in the momentary pleasures of more things than money can buy. This is why so many mega lottery winners end up broke and unhappy within two years. The Hollywood model of fame and fortune is filled with the relentless unhappiness of multiple divorces, drug and alcohol addictions, and wondering who isn’t interested in using and stealing from you.

Believing that happiness is found in the pursuit of more achievement and such can provide moments of pleasure, but it’s all superficial nonsense. Does not remove the void. Digging deep, just below the surface is an underlying sadness, and people will fill their lives with the smallest things to avoid feeling that.

If it’s not about me, what is life about? According to the Psychology of Human Needs, the only way to feel fulfilled is to grow and contribute beyond ourselves. For some people, lifelong learning for the purpose of sharing their wisdom is enough to make their hearts sing. What gets your creativity flowing? What makes your heart sing? What can you do that makes time fly by?

We all know people who make us feel good when we are around them. Can you make a stranger smile today? Can you give someone a gift with your words that they will remember and cherish? Imagine what it can be…

How do you feel about your future? How do you imagine your life will be in 10 years? If you know that your life is full of purpose, you can easily imagine a bright future. The sense of vitality with how you can contribute to that purpose is a motivating force for so many who have discovered their Why. Because I am here?

All is in your hands. How do you want the next 10 years of your life to be? When you look back in 10 more years… Will you have lived fully? Will you have loved completely? Have you found your purpose? Your true happiness is really just a side effect, or a byproduct of living your purpose. You can wake up every day feeling happy no matter the circumstances. Will you write a new chapter in your life or continue with your old story? Help is just a mouse click or phone call away.

Every day you lose another opportunity to make your life the incredible adventure you deserve. Pretty soon you run out of days. She decided!