It’s confusing not to know what your purpose is. You may believe you are supposed to be a police officer. But, that just defines your job. It’s not necessarily a purpose. Helping people would be closer to a purpose while the job of police officer helps you accomplish that.

You may want to define your purpose more accurately than just stating you help people. However, perhaps you can’t seem to get a grip on any definition. When this is the case, try to determine the purpose of others.

If you read the profiles of many of your idols, you will start to see a theme forming. This theme will likely resonate with you and get you closer to your purpose. For instance, you may believe that a certain president was a great motivational speaker and you have always admired that. Continue reading →

Volunteering is a rewarding experience. However, as well as helping others, it has the added benefit of guiding people to their purpose. When you see first-hand just how others are struggling, it gives you a different perspective on life.

Most experiences with volunteering will be fulfilling. However, the best ones to choose are the ones where you feel a connection. For instance, if you are someone who wants to help people find jobs or create businesses, try to find volunteer organizations who have that goal in mind. You may not get that much benefit if you choose a group dedicated to feeding the poor. Of course, these types of organizations do a lot of good and help a lot of people. But their purpose doesn’t sync with your goals of getting people jobs or creating businesses. Continue reading →