Earlier today, I participated in a tele-class on finding your life’s purpose. There were hundreds of us on the call. In his introduction, the leader said something I found remarkable. Not everyone wants to know what their purpose is. Why wouldn’t you want to know why you are here, having this experience? Why wouldn’t you want to know what it is you are supposed to do or how you are supposed to contribute?
He gave two reasons. Some people are content to go through life from day-to-day, never realizing and never caring about doing something, or being something more than what they already are. Others are scared to know their purpose. If they knew it, they would have to act on it. Not knowing means not doing.
For those who want to know their purpose, the major obstacle to finding it can be summed up in one word: fear. As long as we fear our purpose - what it could be, what it could mean, what it would require of us and what we might have to sacrifice to get it - we’ll never know it.
Personally, I feel strongly that coaching is part of my purpose. I am passionate about it. Whether I’m working with a client, writing this blog, coordinating a workshop or a tele-class, I truly love what I do and I know that I've had a positive impact on the lives of my clients. I feel that has to be a part of my purpose.
I’m looking forward to delving more deeply into uncovering my purpose.
What about you? Have you found your purpose or your passion? Do you feel that kind of quest is even relevant to your life?
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3 comments:
I couldn't agree with you more. I never thought that some people don't want to know what their purpose is. After I pause and thought about it you are absolutely right.
Yes, I have found my passion. It took me until my mid thirties however I found it. Now I have to make it my living.
I believe that I have found my purpose. I am just being a little punk about it.
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