The Power of Purpose

Why You Need to Discover Your Purpose

You have a life purpose; everyone has a "natural reason for being." Your purpose is that "deepest dimension within" that forms your central core, the essence that helps you understand your basis for existence. It tells you who you are, why you are here, and where you are headed.

The questions you ask about your purpose shape your life. Everyone should ask these questions regularly. Generally, these issues arise about every ten years, as people go through periods of transition. That is when you are most likely to ask "Who am I?" and "What is my purpose in life?". The questions you ask about purpose will shape your life more than anything else. Ask these age-old questions: "What am I meant to do here?" "What am I trying to do with my life?" again and again. The way you answer these essential questions will shape the quality of your life.

When adults older than 65 were asked how they might live their lives differently given the chance, many said they would be more reflective and courageous. They said they would be much clearer earlier in their life about their purpose. These interviews indicate that people have a deep and natural...