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Writer's pictureRoshan Isaacs

3 Steps to Help You Determine Your Life's Purpose

As humans we are gifted with the principle of choice. Understanding the principle of choice helps us determine which direction we are going so that we don't move meaninglessly into the unknown.



Norman Vincent Peale has this to say about the power of choice.


The greatest power we have is the power of choice. It is an actual fact, that if you have been groping under unhappiness, you can choose to be joyous, instead. And, by effort, lift yourself into joy. If you tend to be fearful, you can overcome that misery by choosing to have courage. The whole trend and the quality of anyone’s life is determined by the choices that are made.

STEP 1 : UNDERSTAND THE PRINCIPAL OF CHOICE


“Choosing” is the most important activity of your mind, because by making a choice, you are proclaiming your desires to your subconscious mind. Once the subconscious mind gets to know your desires, it is going to do anything to manifest them in your life. The choices you make in your life become your goal. And, if you are sincere in pursuing them, there is no reason why you should not accomplish them. Right!!!



Indecision, on the other hand, not only creates frustration and anxiety, but can also confuse the subconscious mind about what you want. But it is important that the choices you make are made by you, in accordance with your true desires, purposes and aptitude. A lot of us let others make choices for us, or make our choices according to what we think is ‘correct’, even if that means that we go against our wishes. Always keep in mind that what is right for someone else may not be right for you, and the way to know this is listening to what your heart says.



To begin, make a list of things which interest you; things which you have always enjoyed, which make you feel better, which inspire you to surge ahead, no matter what obstacles you face.



Ask yourself : Do I like doing something creative, or something artistic? Do I enjoy nature? Do I like the sea? Do I enjoy helping others? Do I get pleasure out of making a difference in other people’s life?




Whatever it is that interests you, write it down and answer these questions:


● What thing do I love to do?

● What is it that I love in this thing and why?

● How could I do this for money, and make a living out of it?

STEP 2: CREATE YOUR UNDERLYING PRINCIPLE


Let's examine the list you just made and find out if there is any recurring theme. Maybe, it is the contribution that keeps coming up, or an effect to seek or give love, or helping your parents cope with old age. Whatever it is, try to identify the central theme of the things you love to do, and try to put it in a short and precise statement. This will be your ‘Mission Statement’. It may even be a quote by a famous person, or a philosophy that has influenced you. Of course, as you grow up, this statement could evolve, but its soul will remain the same. Now, write down your Mission Statement.





STEP 3: ALIGN YOUR LIFE WITH YOUR UNDERLYING PRINCIPLE


The final step in this journey is to map your path to your ultimate purpose and to begin implementing changes that help to align your daily life with your underlying purpose. By making these little changes in your lifestyle, you will begin living this principle out each and every day. It might take a few days, but by becoming aware and intentional of this underlying principle of your life, you will certainly start to feel the difference in your enthusiasm for life as a whole. If you realize that you love being amidst nature, plan out your holiday. Maybe an outing with your children could be enough to recoup with your energy. If you discover that you enjoy helping those in need, start to look for opportunities to volunteer in your community. On the other hand, you might even want to change your job, or start a new business that is more in line with your mission.




So there you have it! By following along with the steps outlined above, you'll be on your way to finding and living out your purpose. And, as you go through this process, just remember, “You were put on this earth to achieve your greatest self, to live out your purpose, and to do it courageously.” - Steve Maraboli


May the decisions you make lead to a prosperous future!

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XOXO Roshan



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