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Why do I exist? The One Thing No One Tells You About Fulfilling Your Purpose

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Imagine passing away without fulfilling your purpose.

As sad as this may sound, billions of people have departed this world without finding and fulfilling their purpose in life. Unfortunately, a lot of people confuse their purpose with their talents or gifts. For instance, your extremely high IQ of 160 is not your purpose. Neither is your exceptionally amazing voice. Now you may be asking yourself – ” why do I exist? “

” The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.” – Mark Twain

What is Your Purpose in Life?

Why am I here? 99-percent of people struggle with answering this question. Your purpose is your calling in life. Your calling in life is your duty. And your duty in life is why you are here. Simply put, your purpose is why you exist. Your talents and gifts help bring your purpose to life.

You may build a successful business, earn multiple ivy-league degrees, generate millions of dollars in income but still be unsatisfied and unhappy with your life. Why? The answer lies in your purpose. You will never be completely satisfied until you start living in your purpose.

Here’s the hidden truth no one tells you about your purpose: You may not LIKE your purpose (at first). So you run away from it or just avoid your purpose completely.

The One Thing No One Tells You About Fulfilling Your Purpose

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Why You May not like your purpose:

To be honest, you don’t have to like your purpose in life. Even some of the most fulfilled people who accomplished great things didn’t like their purpose at first. I doubt Mahatma Gandhi, Martin Luther King Jr. and Nelson Mandela were throwing joyful parties when they discovered what their purpose in life involved.

Now, here are some valid reasons why you may not like your purpose:

1. Your purpose is not easy

Most times your purpose in life demands so much of you. Pretty much in every way possible – your time, your money and your energy. Nelson Mandela served 27 years in jail to fulfill his purpose of abolishing apartheid in South Africa. No way was this a walk in the park. The thought of being locked up for 27 days will scare many away from their purpose let alone being locked up for 27 years.

Truly, nothing good comes easy. Everything has a price that you must pay unless you’re not willing to have it.

2. Your purpose is not flashy

Interestingly, your purpose may not be picture perfect. Very often, we lose sight of our purpose because it’s not a flashy calling. When you unknowingly run away from your purpose because it doesn’t glitter, you may have the shiny object syndrome. Usually, a few signs of shiny object syndrome include: inability to finish projects, disruption of plans, confused decisions and so on.

Not to mention, the shiny object syndrome has distracted many from their purpose in life. It has trapped a countless number of people in unwanted trenches and can turn one into a victim of purposeless living.

3. You’re not passionate about your purpose

‘Follow your passion’ they say! Surprisingly, your purpose may not even lie in your passion. For instance you may be passionate about racing cars but your purpose in life is to counsel people.

Remember, sometimes what you’re passionate about may have nothing to do with your purpose in life.

Related: The True Meaning of Life

What Can You Do to Fulfill Your Purpose When You Don’t Like Your Purpose:

  •  Think Longterm:

Despite your purpose not being easy, a longterm mindset can set you on the path to fulfilling your purpose. Every great person who has walked this earth and left a solid legacy behind always thought beyond today. Most freedom fighters, game changers, innovators and successful leaders think generationally. As a result, they have transcended all obstacles along the way to fulfill their purpose in life.

One key to thinking longterm is to think about your legacy. When all is said and done, what is the one thing you would like to be remembered for? Thinking about your legacy forces you to focus on what you would like to be remembered for the day you depart this world.

Without a doubt, you can use your legacy as a fuel to power your purpose. Surely, in fulfilling your purpose the journey will get tough. So you always need to be thinking of the story you would like to leave behind about you.

  • Change Your Expectations:

First and foremost, fulfilling your purpose requires you to change your expectations. Indeed your expectations are driven by your vision, your beliefs and your ideologies. Instead of focusing on the shiny things, change your vision by focusing on the things that really matter. How do you know what really matters?

Despite the shiny object syndrome, focus on a mission that will bring you long-lasting satisfaction. Also, remember that every disappointment you face in life comes from your level of expectation. Make your vision beyond you!

  • Connect your passion with your purpose:

Again, let’s assume you love racing cars but your purpose is to counsel people, try finding ways to link your love for racing cars with counseling people. Perhaps, you may start a car racing club for people struggling with depression, relationships etc. That way, when after a car racing session you can give them great advice or useful directions to tackle their issues. Imagine how happy you’ll make them and how satisfied your life will be.

Finding and Fulfilling Your Purpose

Another example is when you have a passion for baking. You may love baking so much that you find comfort when you’re baking. However, you will become happier and fulfilled the moment you attach a meaning to your baking. This meaning could be teaching single mothers how to bake. Thus, empowering them to create an possible source of livelihood for their families.

Related: Your 5 Biggest Dream Stealers

3 Amazingly Helpful Books for Fulfilling Your Purpose in Life:

Fulfilling your purpose on earth will certainly bring you ultimate satisfaction. These 3 exclusive books will help you discover your reason for existence:

1. Destiny: Step into Your Purpose by T.D. Jakes

2. The Purpose Driven Life: What on Earth Am I Here For? by Rick Warren

3. Find Your Why: A Practical Guide for Discovering Purpose for You and Your Team by simon Sinek

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