| Posted on March 1, 2010 at 1:19 PM |
The idea of discovering purpose in life is a big one and has been the subject of deep thought and discussion throughout the ages of time. But knowing your life purpose is not out of reach. In fact, it is so much in reach that we gloss over it all the time. Your life purpose is hidden in the teeny tiny everyday-life purposes that you live each moment of each day.
Purpose is linked to intention, and intention is linked to reaching goals and achieving success. All successful people will concur that having a clear intention (or mission) and setting goals are integral parts of manifesting their dreams. That's all fine and good when it comes to business plans and organizing events and those very concrete things in life, but what does it mean to have purpose in everyday life? Where is the purpose in the mundane?
The truth of the matter is there is purpose in everything we do. Whether or not we recognize it is a different story.
What is the purpose you get up every morning and go to work? Well, to earn a living, eat, and have shelter, clothing, etc, right? Perhaps that is the sole reason, and that's fine, or perhaps there is more to it. Maybe you go to work everyday because you really like what you do, or because you are working toward something, or you are thinking of your family.
That can be broken down even further: What is your purpose behind going to the gym? Or behind shopping at a particular store? Or updating your Facebook status? What is your purpose behind eating that piece of cake? Or wearing that sweater?
For instance: My purpose for choosing to go to the gym because I love the feeling of a healthy, strong physical body. I feel more productive when I do exercise, and it also helps clear my mind. The purpose for choosing to update my Facebook status because I want to share certain things in my life with friends whom I know will appreciate it. But I also choose not to share certain things because I don't think it's always appropriate and I would only be satisfying my negative ego. Why did I eat that piece of cake? Because it made me feel good temporarily. That purpose may have not been in my best long term interest, but that's ok! I am aware of that and I am living in the moment… and going to the gym tomorrow!
These are pretty mundane things, and there is nothing wrong with them. The reasons you choose to do things are yours and yours alone. Though pausing for just a moment and asking yourself why you are making the decision that you are, can help you to lead a more conscious life, fully in the moment, embracing all things, big and small!
So what was my purpose for writing this post?
To hopefully inspire you to explore who you are more deeply, increase your awareness of yourself, engage your mind and heart with your actions and live a life that is full of everything you dream and desire!
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