Why are you here?

That's a big question to start a post with, but that is the only question isn't it?  Our one and only job on this earth is to find our true purpose and calling so we can add value to this world.  Here's how that dialogue looks for me:

Life: What's your purpose? What were you uniquely made to bring into this world? 
Me: ????

Do you ever feel like your going through the motions, robotically moving through your days, starring in this movie that seems to be constantly played on repeat.  Life is short and I need a plot twist.  Are you living YOUR life or are you just a character in someone else's?
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What do you dream of? I dream of living a life with energy, clarity, a clear sense of why. Of having freedom to do what brings me passion and adds value to others. Therefore, it is a priority to answer the question.... What is my purpose? 

There is a lot of content available on this topic and based on my consumption of said content, below are some thought provoking questions that you might use as a guide to get you thinking about your purpose:

• What did you want to be when you were a kid?
• What are you interested in, what makes you curious?
• What are your life experiences individual to you and what have you learned from them that could be helpful to others?
• What can you do that is generous and provides value to others?
• What is a problem that you are currently facing that you could fix that would add value to others?
• What do you do anyway?  What do you do out of enjoyment or curiosity?
• If there was no limit to time, money, resources etc, what problem would you fix in the world?

Most importantly, if you're like me and don't yet know your purpose.....don't panic. Just get out there and keep trying new things or different combinations to the above questions.  If nothing else, you will get some rich life experience and conversation topics. It's the journey not the destination and what we focus on is where we go.  So let's focus on the positive, of creating these new experiences and focusing on finding joy in the small things as we continue along the path to discovering our unique gifts. Let's set our intentions each day toward progressing on our goals and then at least we take back some control. 

Take Action:

• Try something new
  • Take a class
  • Follow other successful people that you look up to and examine their journey
  • Journal & examine your life 
    • What experiences have you had over your lifetime and what have you learned from them that could add value to others? What were your milestone moments?
    • What skill do you have that others can benefit from? (Remember, what seems like common knowledge to you is not to others)
    • As Oprah would say, what do you know for sure? What do you believe in and could talk about for hours? 
    • What are you curious about? 
  • Make something (Write, paints, craft, knit, draw, etc)
  • Go to an event 

Finally, I will summarize with this.  Each small step is still a step forward and is making the shifts you want to see in your life.  If you are not where you want to be right now, my question to you is this.  Will you change it? 

Resources: 
There is a lot of content and below is a round-up of the best resources that will both inspire and support you: 
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• Book: Start With Why by Simon Sinek
  • I just completed this book recently and really understood the power of knowing your "Why" and how every decision and everything you do after deciding your Why becomes infinitely easier and more clear.  Must read! 

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​Please do let me know if you have found this content useful by sharing your feedback and leaving a comment. What are the actions you have taken or resources that you also found inspiring? 

Design your Life - Be Authentic. Be You. Be Sharp. ​

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​Sources: 

• Subscribe to OWN on YouTube ~ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=opNxqO70smA&feature=youtu.be   
• Subscribe to Tom Bilyeu on YouTube ~ https://youtu.be/GXoErccq0vw 
• Subscribe to TEDx Talks on YouTube ~ https://youtu.be/vVsXO9brK7M
• Subscribe to thejourneyofpurpose on YouTube ~ https://youtu.be/_mLn99CQubI