Creative, unique, entertaining, relatable blog!
Share your passion
you have knowledge/passion for car, real estate, finance or any other subject that you think could interest our reader and you would like to share your own blog contact us now by email at egservicesnetwork@gmail.com
be Fully Alive by
Author
MERRI MACARTNEY
October 16, 2024
Having a Sense of Purpose
For as long as most of us remember, we know that there is a purpose attached to our lives. As children, we strive to become educated adults. As adults, we strive to be successful at our career choices, our relationships and all that goes with them.
Staying focused seems relatively easy. We set both short and long term goals. Although our plans may get delayed or perhaps even ambushed, we realize that we need to adjust accordingly. Like the proverbial saying, “We can’t control the wind, but we can adjust our sails.”Right.
But what exactly does having a purpose mean? What is a purpose? William Damon in his book, A Path to Purpose, writes that purpose is a stable and generalized intention to accomplish something that is at the same time meaningful to the self and consequential to the world beyond self.
When we look back on our life, do we see how this definition has been fulfilled? Because having a purpose is the main driver to stay motivated, much was accomplished. It has served us well. It was important to our physical, mental and emotional health.
But we need to ask ourselves the question: What happens when we no longer have a purpose? Sad to say, some folks will have failed to prepare for the day when the career “job” has gone, the children are all grown and have left the nest to live their own lives, and their days are feeling prettyempty. What to do now?
Having a purpose, no matter the age, is vital to our well-being. Shortly after my retirement and the passing of my husband soon after, I sought to be an encourager to my fellow seniors. It wasnecessary for me to find a new purpose. It became my solo Cross-Canada tour in my customizedmini cargo van. As I talked about staying active and living life fully, I needed to walk my talk.
It was a huge purpose, yes. And although it was to be completed in one summer it took me four. Butthat was okay. I accomplished what I set out to do and it was an incredibly great feeling of satisfaction when done. That is what might be missing in life for some.
Self esteem, satisfaction and happiness come from our accomplishments. They don’t need to be as big as mine. In fact, I now have to look for another purpose and I can assure you it won’t be as grand. But I need to find one to keep myself physically, mentally and emotionally healthy. As do we all.
What are the benefits of looking for that new purpose? Increased optimism, a sense of belonging,increased confidence and self-esteem are the results. Include people in your purpose and multiply the benefits for yourself and them.
Some folks don’t plan ahead and suddenly find themselves lost with no sense of purpose. Learn from them and start now to ensure you have something for later in life. You’ll be glad you did.
NEXT BIWEEKLY BLOG COMING UP ON:
WEDNESDAY oct. 30, 2024
WITH MERRI MACARTNEY
The famous author of the book :
"Don't Die Before You're Dead"
more coming soon!
Contact Us
You are a blogger or local artist and would like to promote yourself on our site. Please contact us now.