This I Believe: My Pursuit Of Purpose

Everyone in this world has a belief in a purpose. Sometimes not everyone is going to agree with you, so it's important that you stand up for what you believe in.

The real purpose of every human in this world is to live peacefully and happily before dying. For certain people, in order to achieve this goal and to be fully happy, they need to completely change their lives and start really doing what brings them joy. A famous person whose life illustrates perfectly this situation is Christopher McCandless, the principal character of the book Into the Wild, written by Jon Krakauer. Christopher was unhappy in his life. This is why he abandoned everything related to this unhappiness and started chasing his dream. He began hitchhiking and doing what he always wanted to do: traveling alone. Into the wild suggests that Chris’ story is a quest to find happiness. In the book, this chase of happiness is shown through chapter 16, appeal to emotions and by the ending of the story.

In Christianity, the purpose of this life is to better your relationship with God and to know Him better. This is also proven in Job 22:21 that if you align yourself with God and are in harmony with that relationship that you will receive good things in this world.

Human beings have been given a purpose by God, and it is our job to live out our purpose. God gave Jesus a list of things to accomplish on earth.

As a spiritual being, I personally believe that the purpose of my birth was to become meaningful in society. It is our purpose to share what is unique in us, and find a generous way in giving this back by sharing this uniqueness to our community. When we share what is unique about us, younger generations look up to us and learn to accept themselves as who they are and that being different is valuable. Often when someone gives someone something they never had is therapeutic and aids in the healing process. My mother abandoned after eight years, therefore a loving support system and a shoulder to cry on was never obtained.Being raised by a single father isn’t the same;he just yells impatiently, tells you to suck it up, too thick-headed and pessimistic to be worth talking to. What helps me overcome this gap in my development is babysitting and being a listener. Often titled “old therapist” in that I’m patient and feel valued now that I can freely express myself and people value my opinions.

I believe in having a belief. I believe that everyone's belief is unique, that some have different perspectives, while others may agree to disagree on those perspectives. I believe in knowing all my options that I can and deciphering them. I believe with love, compassion, and guidance that in the end, everything will be okay. I believe there are different levels of beliefs. When hitting rock bottom almost two years ago, I did not have a belief that I would make it. I did not know what to believe in for that matter. I was at my breaking point. At that time, I dreamt of having a belief, dreamt of having a good dream. A dream where everyone was happy, money was great, and no one suffered. A dreamer could only dream, therefore a believer can only

I believe in the fear of dying. That we should be frightened of the unknown and uncertain. I believe that we should never be so certain of the uncertain. That certainty only leads to argument and hatred. I believe in animals. That they can make anyone's day, no matter what that day held. I believe in wonderful days. That all days should hold happiness and fun. I believe in mission trips. That seeing starving, unselfish, hope filled children can move someone in a way that nothing else can. I believe in change. Nothing is set to be one way from the beginning. I believe the beginning of any living thing’s life should be cherished and special. That one living being will only be given life once, leading to celebration of one's arrival to this great

I believe that human being’s all have an underlining purpose in life and it is within their nature to realize their potential and fulfill their goals. Human beings are driven to seek wholeness in their lives and that will always be a continuing journey for most humans. Humans adapt to life’s changes as they encounter various challenges. How one handles those various situations; will directly affect their behavior and personality. I believe humans are capable of dictating the outcome of their destiny.

Principle #1: You have a purpose. Each and every one of us does. We are born with it. Others may have a similar purpose, but your methods of manifesting it and bringing it into the world for others are unique to you and you only.

What is your purpose in life? Many people can not answer this question or they simply don't know they answer to this. We are told from small children we must do excellent in school but, did anyone ever ask why. When we are teenagers we are told we must chose a career and be consumed by it. But, again did anyone ever think to question the things we were told or the things we saw others doing? If I ask someone why they go through schooling that they hate or why do they wake up at five in the morning to complain about it they rest of the day, what do you think these people would say? Well I can tell you, they would look at you like this is a dumb question and say “I need money for my mortgage”, “I have to pay my phone bill” or “ food isn't free”. What do these all have in common?

There are so many lessons that I have learned along this journey a mission in life is not to merely survive but to thrive.

Finding a purpose can be a difficult thing to do. I see my purpose as making a difference in someone else’s life, whether it is a complete stranger, someone close to me, or an animal even. It does not have to be the biggest gesture, but it would be rewarding to help out in whatever way I can. In William Damon’s Path To Purpose, he states that, “...absorption in purposeful tasks may be strenuous, it also brings a deep sense of satisfaction, well-being, and exhilaration.” I know that it is not easy to fulfill a purpose. However, I know that no matter how hard it gets, I will be making a difference for the better.

We all have a reason why we have been sent to this earth. Basically, the reason can be related to the word “calling.” In our life we may face high and low times, but this all has a purpose and everything happens for a reason. In Romans 8:28 the Bible explains "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose (Solomon, 2004).”

When I was fifteen, I was diagnosed with Thyroid cancer, and my life forever changed. At that young age I learned how much we take for granted. Robert Byrne said, “The purpose of life, is a life of purpose”, and I have worked to mold my life around these words. It only takes one spark to start a fire, and you do the world a disservice by not using your spark. I want to pursue business law, because I want to use what I learn to help make a long-lasting impact.

Discovering one’s purpose in life can be a long, and adventurous journey. “The mystery of human existence lies not just in staying alive, but finding something to live for.” This quote by Fyodor Dostoyevsky is one that I base the foundation of my life’s purpose on. It pushes me to ponder on questions like what is my purpose in life? What was I put on this earth to accomplished? Who do I want people to remember me as? It was not until I began taking my New Student Experience class that I decided to find the answers to these questions. My personal goal is to find happiness in life and in everything I do by having a lasting impact on people, their lives and on the world. My educational goal is to get into one of the top medical schools in the U.S. to practice Obstetrics and Gynecology. Last, but not least, I would love to continue my career with an employer and a company that allows growth opportunities, the use of my skills, talents, and beliefs to help people achieve their personal goals in life. As a result of defining my purpose, I have felt a new sense of clarity.