What Should I Do With My Life?
At some point in their lives, everybody has asked themselves the question- What should I do with my life? Some ask it early on in life, some much later, and some have continually asked themselves this same question for many years. I think we all feel like we have an ultimate purpose in life; something great to bring to the world and something by which to be remembered. But for most of us, finding purpose in our lives is probably the hardest and most elusive inner challenge we have to face.
If you are among the many weary travelers, embarking on a quest to find true purpose and success in life, the following steps will help you to uncover your own personal path. As you read each step, listen to your heart and that little voice within. Remember, the answers that you seek are within yourself. You need only to trust in your internal wisdom and be open to all the answers that come through you.
Discover what you love to do (your passion).
Think about what you would do if money didn't matter and if others expectations of you didn't matter. What are your hobbies and interests? What do you do with your free time? What things keep you interested for long periods? Which things or subjects do you never tire of hearing or learning about?
Combine what you love to do with what you know how to do (your skills, training, gifts, etc.).
What skills come to you naturally or have you developed during your lifetime? Are you good at math, art, or talking to people? What training or education have you had or could you acquire that could help to facilitate your purpose in life?
Have the combination of the two bring a service, benefit, or product that will help people.
Let's take Steve Irwin for instance. He is better known as the "Crocodile Hunter" through his series on the Discovery Channel. His passion is animals and he has a great skill in handling them. So he created a TV series that combines the two and brings not only entertainment to the world but also educates people about the animal world! Do you think he's found his purpose? Do you think he's happy? You bet he is! But your purpose may not be as far out as this one. Your purpose may be to help children create a better future by being a school teacher or to help families get out of debt by becoming a financial advisor.
Remember that money doesn't guarantee happiness, but poverty doesn't either! Your true purpose in life may not bring the millions a year that you may wish for, but true wealth is not measured by how much a person has, but by how little he needs. By taking the time to find your true purpose through inner reflection and then taking the chance to live it, you may not become a millionaire, but I can promise you this- you will realize true wealth and happiness. And isn't that what we all really want out of life?
-Written by Vincent M. Roazzi, the best-selling and award-winning author of
THE SPIRITUALITY OF SUCCESS: GETTING RICH WITH INTEGRITY. For more
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