Purpose and Passion

"There is one quality which one must possess to win, and that is definiteness of purpose, the knowledge of what one wants, and a burning desire to possess it." ---Napoleon Hill

What is your purpose? What ignites your passion? We humans are amazing creatures and we can make almost anything we do a pleasant experience. We have the ability to live a happy life, even if we are doing the last thing we ever wanted to do for a living. I think that is remarkable and wonderful. However, imagine for a moment what life would be like if we actually fulfilled our purpose; that which ignites a burning passion. I am not talking about money, fame or unrealistic, outrageous dreams. I am speaking of our unfulfilled purpose. Is there something that you think of, or would like to do that gets your mind, body and soul stirred? What gets you wound up with excitement? Is there anything that stirs your passion and excites you?

In order to fulfill your passion, it does not always require that you leave your current career or take great financial risk. In fact, many people that are living with passion and fulfilling their purpose continue working the job they already have. Still, many find that if possible they would much rather devote their working hours to their purpose. How do we find our purpose? That is the million-dollar question. Exactly how does one go about finding their purpose, their why, their passion-filled reason for ultimate satisfaction? The book I mentioned a couple of posts ago goes into detail about finding your purpose. I am almost finished with the book and I think it is an excellent book about finding our purpose and living with passion. I think it is a necessary read for everyone and I definitely will be certain that my children read it as they prepare for college and adulthood. The book is Unstoppable by Cynthia Kersey.

"Purpose directs passion and passion ignites purpose." ---Rhonda Britten

I once had a Professor tell me that it is impossible for everyone to live their dreams or in this case, fulfill their purpose. He said the world needs ditch-diggers, house cleaners, trash collectors, fast-food employees and those willing to do what the majority refuse. I responded is being a Professor included in that group of what the majority refuse. He got very defensive and a little heated. I explained that being a Professor is not high on millions of people’s list of desires. I added his dream fulfilled is teaching and expanding the minds of others, however that would be misery to someone else. In the book Unstoppable, there are examples of people that keep their jobs and their purpose fits in with what they do for a living.

We humans are an amazing bunch. We have the ability to change the world, simply by making a change within ourselves. How might the world be better served and our happiness increased ten-fold if we live with passion and fulfill our purpose? The obstacles and challenges will fall to the side when we are finally living our purpose and doing so with passion. When we are fulfilling our purpose, we are energized and suddenly we find the energy to work beyond our current capacity. When we are excited beyond our imagination, we simply cannot sleep and our mind constantly works in overdrive. It brings with it vitality and youth. It becomes contagious and those all around us benefit from our satisfaction and passion. Your purpose, your passion, your satisfaction, your world, all can change this life for the better.

"Love is what we are born with. Fear is what we learn. The spiritual journey is the unlearning of fear and prejudices and the acceptance of love back in our hearts. Love is the essential reality and our purpose on earth. To be consciously aware of it, to experience love in ourselves and others, is the meaning of life. Meaning does not lie in things. Meaning lies in us." ---Marianne Williamson

"I went to a bookstore and asked the saleswoman, "Where's the self-help section?" She said if she told me, it would defeat the purpose." ---George Carlin

"Strange is our situation here upon earth. Each of us comes for a short visit, not knowing why, yet sometimes seeming to a divine purpose. From the standpoint of daily life, however, there is one thing we do know: That we are here for the sake of others...for the countless unknown souls with whose fate we are connected by a bond of sympathy. Many times a day, I realize how much my outer and inner life is built upon the labors of people, both living and dead, and how earnestly I must exert myself in order to give in return as much as I have received." ---Albert Einstein