For some people finding their purpose is easy. It's as if their purpose finds them and knocks them over their head wih an obvious knowing. Well Queen, if you are anything like me, knowing your purpose is not soo obvious and it's a struggle to find. For years, I searched high and low for my purpose until one day during me time I decided to ask my higher self three important questions that helped me guide my purpose towards me!
Before we get straight to these questions I want to share that finding your purpose is a PROCESS. There is no right or wrong answers. You simply have to make the concious decision to start living a purpose driven life. In short work with the waave of life versus stressing in the waters.
Now let's get to the reason why you are here. These questions are designed to get you thinking about what your purpose may be. This is a starting point and a great way to get the gears grinding until you come across something that feels right.
What Am I Good At?
Start by making a list of everything you are good at. It’s much easier to pass on a skill or work in an area where you have experience in. For example, you may be great at planning meals and living frugally. You can pass that knowledge on by helping low-income moms in your community stretch their food dollars as far as possible.
Don’t limit yourself to what you’ve learned in College or where you excel at work. Instead think about all the little skills you’ve taught yourself in your spare time. Don’t forget about hobbies. Those woodworking skills you’ve acquired over the years can come in handy when you’re building nesting boxes, or are creating an after-school club for at risk youth. No skill is too small or insignificant when it comes to living with purpose and making an impact.
What’s Important To Me? What Do I Value?
Another great starting point is to think about everything that’s important to you and that you value. Maybe it’s climate change, maybe it’s making sure that children in your community have enough food, or maybe it’s insuring the safety of abused women.
Start with your values and see what opportunities there are in your own community, or online to get involved in. While you can certainly start your own organization, or do something on your own to make a difference, it’s often easier to start by working with people who have experience in the field.
What Needs To I See In My Community?
Last but not least, look at what’s going on in your community. This can be your local community, or an online one that you’re a part of. Start to pay attention to the needs of your people and see if there’s something you can do to help.
The needs aren’t always obvious. Be prepared to read between the lines. By simply paying attention and starting to look for a need that needs to be filled, you’ll quickly find opportunities to make a difference.
Above all keep your mind and eyes open. You will come across your purpose. It may just not be exactly what you had in mind to begin with. It’s a journey and a process, but that’s also what keeps life interesting and full of surprises.
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