Purpose driven:
One of the biggest life changing moments for me was reading "The Purpose Driven Life". It told me two very important things that set me on the current path I'm on to constantly improve myself : You are not an accident or mistake and God has a purpose, a plan , and a destiny for your life.
That was a very powerful message for me. I had been previously living my life in escapism and happenstance. I was letting life just happen to me instead of happening to life. At that very moment I was literally and figuratively floating out on a seemingly endless sea (I was employed on Holland America Cruise Lines as an entertainer) being tossed around by the ocean waves, going in and out with the tide.
Has anyone else ever felt like that? Like you are just drifting , but you can't steer and you have no paddle. You are just at the mercy of wherever the wind blows and the water carries you.
It was a that time I was searching for answers; I wanted more out of life. I wanted to find something to do that I was passionate about and that resonated with me. I wanted to make a difference and wanted my life to have meaning.
I know that I am not alone. That is why that book sold so many millions of copies and was translated into dozens of languages.
What IS Purpose?
So what does living with purpose mean? It means living intentionally. Being aware of everything you do and assessing why you are doing it. Does it align with your core values and your goals? Will it create a lasting legacy?
I truly believe everyone has a purpose. You and I are here for a reason. We do not know how long we have but while we are here we can make the best of it and try and make the world a better place for our children's children.
When I started living my life on purpose I began to instantly feel better about myself and what I was doing. I was no longer a spectator but an active participant in my life and I made sure all the work and extracurricular activities I did fit my purpose.
I was born to educate, inspire, entertain , motivate and so much more. I am ignited by purpose and once you are, there is no stopping you. Start living your life on purpose today if you are not already!