Ever Wonder Why You Exist What Is Your Purpose in Life
                     Ever Wonder Why You 
Exist? What Is Your Purpose 
in Life?
Well, you are not alone. We all struggle to figure out what gives us 
purpose and direction in our lives. For some, it is a career. For others, 
direction and purpose come through hobbies. However, finding what 
gives our lives meaning, purpose and direction is not a small feat. But it 
is a rewarding one, instilling a sense of fulfillment and happiness in our 
lives. That is what purpose and direction provide. Wholeness. 
Fulfillment. Purpose. Happiness. My dad gets his sense of direction and 
purpose through enlisting in the army and becoming a chaplain, in 
addition to his chosen career. That gives him the meaning, purpose, and 
direction he was looking for in his life. My mom is a teacher, and her 
career is what gives her direction and purpose. Yet, for them finding 
direction and purpose did not happen overnight. So, how were they able 
to find their passion and purpose in life and integrate them into their 
routines? And how can you do the same? Here are some tips to guide 
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A focus can be a career you would like to try and pursue, or a hobby 
you want to get into. Focus can also be understanding and mastering 
your craft. Maybe you are a writer—so write. Try new writing styles or 
finish that short story you've been longing to finish. It is totally up to 
you what you wish to do with yourself. It is whatever you are 
passionate about. If you want to focus on working with animals, but 
keep your job, you could volunteer on weekends at a local animal 
shelter.

2) Act
So, you have figured out what your focus is. Which focus can drive you 
and motivate you to be a better person, or give you a good outlet to 
release stress? Once you answer that, you need to act. It does not matter 
how much you want to find direction and purpose in your life if you do not 
act on it. You must take active steps towards focusing on yourself and 
your direction in life. If you want to go through with the animal shelter 
idea, contact them right away! If you want to write, make time out of 
your weekdays or weekends to focus on writing what you want.
3) Stay optimistic
There will be days when you feel as if the whole world is against you, and 
sometimes it is. But that is a vital learning experience. Do not fall when 
life kicks you to the ground. You must get back up. One way to do that is 
to think about why you are looking for a sense of purpose and direction in 
your life. Generally, the end goal is to create a somewhat predictable 
state of happiness and meaning for yourself. Failing to think about your 
“why” may end in a sense of regret for not pursuing what you are 
passionate about. I know I love writing, and I strive to write every day. 
But I cannot beat myself up if I fail to write every day or I do not write 
something that I consider good. I need to persevere with my writing to 
become better at it since that is what provides me with direction and 
purpose in life.

4) You determine your purpose
This one is difficult because we determine what is our purpose. Finding a 
focus is something you are passionate about, determining our purpose is 
different altogether. A purpose is not necessarily a hobby. It is your niche 
in life. A niche in life can be anything you want it to be. Maybe you strive 
to be the best friend and a caring mother/father to your children. That is 
your niche and gives you a sense of purpose. Maybe it is being the best 
cook in your family and always creating a smile on everyone's face when 
you go to a family reunion. It is whatever you make it. My dad went into 
the army to protect his country and family, that is his purpose, and it is 
inspiring. My mother went into teaching to impact the lives of the youth, 
that is what she determined to be her purpose in life. Finding your 
purpose can be big or small, but it is not any less meaningful since you 
determine it.
5) Reflect on the values that matter most to you
Maybe you go through all these steps and realize that you need to make 
a major change to your life. That is okay. It can be a career change, 
halfway through your life. If your job makes you miserable every single 
day when you wake up in the morning, maybe it’s time to consider 
looking for another job. It is never too late to make yourself happy. 

Furthermore, reflecting on your values and what matters to you in life 
does not require a major lifestyle change. It is entirely up to you. Through 
reflection, you could discover things about yourself like passions and 
desires that make you a stronger and better person. These discoveries 
may lead to a small change. For instance, you might discover that you 
thoroughly enjoy meditating for a half-hour each morning and incorporate 
that into your daily routine. That bit of mediation may provide the 
necessary time you needed to rebalance and look for your sense of 
purpose and direction. Every person is different, and just because 
somebody you know has found a sense of direction through a career or 
hobby does not mean it applies to you. You are able to determine that by 
reflecting on what matters to you most, and maybe it's family and 
spending more time with them provides the happiness and fulfillment you 
are striving towards.
Remember, these steps are what you do with them. The more effort you 
put into becoming familiar with yourself, the more likely you are to find 
your passion and purpose in life. Life is whatever you put into it, so 
put yourself and your happiness into it to find your sense of purpose.
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