Not knowing why you are going wherever it is that you are going sounds silly, but so often folks live life without thinking about their purpose. We believe that thinking about your purpose and trying to identify what it might be is one of the most impactful things you can do to level up your life, career, and general level of happiness and fulfillment. Having a sense of what your why is will help you become a better decision maker which inevitably will improve your life. Below, you’ll find some interesting discussions, stories and perspectives around find your purpose.
Joshua Diliberto
I think purpose can come from a variety of sources: service to others, balance, quality, and truth are the ones that brought me the most fulfillment in life. As young humans, we often reflect “what do I want to do with my life?” I really think this is not the most important question to ask. It’s a lonely question. If our main focus is on “I,” then we isolate ourselves. Read more>>
Damar Aaron
I was born into a family of working musicians and entertainers, with my dad being in an a capella group popular across Japan and my uncle who is a longtime member of the band Earth, Wind & Fire. So from early on, I knew I had a gift and I was blessed to have people in my life who recognized that and who were able to properly nurture that and help provide direction. Read more>>
Jessika Apostolova
Finding my purpose has been a transformative process/journey. Initially, I believed that modeling was my ultimate purpose. It consumed my thoughts and actions, taking top priority in my life. Little did I know the beginning of 2020 would mark a significant turning point in what I consider to be my purpose. Read more>>
Alternese Griffin
It still seems so fresh to me, and it was over 25 years ago. I can still feel the sensation of my skin gathering goosebumps watching Janet Jackson’s rhythm nation video on Video Soul. It had me in a trance, I was glued to the TV! I didn’t know much so young, but I just knew that I wanted to do that! Read more>>
David LaDuca
I always wanted to perform, to entertain, as long as I can remember. After decades of work in theatre, film and television, I felt there was something lacking in my ability to connect with the audience. Taking bows eight times a week in this show or that had lost its specialness. I was bowing, but I didn’t hear the applause anymore. It had simply become a perfunctory ending to my workday. Read more>>
Paula Bruckner
I have been interested in fitness for many years, and even trained for and competed in 5 bodybuilding competitions in my 30’s. Twice in my life I’ve had issues with my pelvic floor, the first the doctor didn’t offer any other solution other than surgery— which I had, but he ended up not giving me the procedure once he put me under— but that’s a story for another day. Read more>>
James Kojian
I find purpose in what I do. I went to medical school in Illinois. I came back to Los Angeles and I finished my residency and started emergency medicine. After about five years. I also started working in Aesthetics doing Botox and fillers. I currently have a weight loss clinic in Pasadena California. We also do Botox and fillers. Read more>>
Gevonchai Hudnall-Vogel
I found my purpose when I began to do the work to find myself. As I continue to grow, my purpose evolves with me every day. The more I learned about myself, the easier it was to feel where my heart was leading me and the work that had to be done. I knew that I was a mother before I was a woman. Read more>>
Mark Hayes
Finding my purpose was not as easy as some may think. I know many people add inspiration for as long as they can remember, but for me, it was almost thrust upon me. In the last couple of years of my television career, I believed that I was doing more harm than good for the community at large, by not voicing my opinion strongly enough over the previous 25 years. Read more>>
Ali Ayhan
It was more like trying new things and evaluating what really suits me. It took a lot of effort and disappointment to be honest. But at the end, it is really worth it. Read more>>
Christina Terry
My purpose came from an incessant need to help those around me. I’ve always had the spirit to help others find the best versions of themselves and to dive into their creative passions. In 2020 when the pandemic hit, there were so many people losing their corporate jobs but it was a renegade time for I saw these people start to lean into their creatives hobbies as a means to make money. Read more>>
Quentin Harris
I was once lost when it came to what I wanted to do concerning my career so I took what I was passionate about and jumped out and took a leap of faith and landed in fulfilling my purpose Read more>>
Aeryka Harvey
I found my purpose by running from it for years. Read more>>
Diane Bovalino
What lead me to my purpose in life was battling a life threating disease at the age of 40 with two young children. I endured a double mastecomy from breast cancer, reconstruction, and six months of ongoing rounds of chemotherapy. The constant follow up of care and of hormone therapy continued on in my life. Hormone therapy continued for 10 years. Read more>>
Nicole Watson
My journey to finding my purpose started from me living in the shadows of my pain at a time where most children my age were exploring the ins and outs of life. I went from having flu symptoms to being diagnosed with a chronic illness that literally shifted every aspect of my life in a short period of time. My body was fighting internally with an inflammatory disease that started to control me externally after I was diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease during my sophomore year in high school. Read more>>
Jasmine Rene
I found my purpose when I took a Fashion design class in high school. The class allowed me to express myself in ways I never did before. I was always artistic and i used to hand-sew things and cut up and write on my clothes because I didn’t know how to formally sew on an actual sewing machine. Read more>>
Loretta Callens
I have loved music and singing from an early age and believe it to be a very important part of the human existence. My parents had always encouraged me to share the talents God gives us. Since music appeared to be my talent, it became one of my main purposes. Read more>>
Frank Musquiz
I like to say purpose found. Read more>>
Paul Bond
I am sometimes challenged with the term “purpose”. I feel that to live life as our most authentic selves, with passion and joy, is every human being’s ultimate purpose. However, I understand how the question is intended. As a painter and poet, so creating art and prose can be defined as my purpose as it is the most expression into the world of who I am on a soul level. Read more>>
Kas Burnam
As a child I’ve always knew I was going to be in entertainment. Whether it was playing football or performing on stage I knew my purpose was to entertain. When I child my siblings, me and some of my cousins use to record ourselves dancing singing and rapping. We even made our own mixtape call the weed album hahaha. We were like 12 and under. Read more>>
Terry Mcdonald
From a very young age, I always had an eye for beauty. I would spend hours in my bedroom styling my dolls’ hair and creating nail designs. At the age of 10, I expressed to my mother that I was interested in providing nail services to my family and friends. Read more>>
Elizabeth Orleans
When I was four years old, my mother would bring me with her to Drexel University while she was getting her masters degree in Interior Architectural Design. I had to find ways to entertain myself and that’s when I began making things. I was placed in art talented classes in middle school but I didn’t like being told how to create, so I started doing crafts on my own instead. Read more>>
BeNeca Ward
I didn’t find my purpose. My purpose found me. What I did rather, was acknowledge the clues that were left along my journey that began to paint the picture of who I was meant to be. Read more>>
Christina Dellaiacono
Well, it seems my purpose found me. After leaving the life of a research scientist behind, I followed whatever made my heart sing. This included performing as a dancer (fusing belly dance, pole, and samba) and traveling to various music festivals around the country. At these gatherings, people would approach me and start crying as I gazed softly into their eyes. Read more>>
Rose Watson-Ormond
Well, I don’t really believe each person has a specific universe-given purpose. Our life unfolds, and in the wise words of Gandalf “all we have to decide is what to do with the time that has been given to us.” Read more>>
Samantha Saenz
I’ve wanted to be a writer since I was little, yet I had no idea how to make money writing besides being a journalist or writing for a newspaper. Read more>>
Greg Wilson
Finding my purpose was essential for me. Imagine navigating through life, constantly questioning your existence and wondering why you are met with so many challenges, hurdles or roadblocks… that was me. I used to wake up and not feel motivated or inspired to see the next day, and at a time I started thinking it was torturous for me to endure each day. Read more>>
Giovanni Medellin
After I graduated from college, I was unsure about what exactly I wanted to do with my life. I worked a year in sales and was running my side-business of graphic designing. Working in sales definitely boosted my confidence when it came to customer engagement and building rapport with clients. Read more>>
francesca inglin
I found my purpose when I tuned everything out. What I mean is, I stopped trying to please other people, or my bank account, and did some intense self reflection. I asked myself, if money weren’t a thing, what would make me truly happy? Read more>>
Claire Palmer
When I was tiny, one of my earliest memories was sitting at my table and painting a picture. I was five or six, so it was certainly not a work of art. But, whenever someone asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up, I would reply, “artist”! Read more>>
Rodney Smith Jr
In 2008, as I was concluding high school, I believed I had a calling in the computer field, so I enrolled at ITT Tech in Fort Lauderdale, FL. My time there, however, was short-lived – just about six months – primarily because adapting to life in that city proved challenging. One night, deep in reflection, I earnestly sought guidance from God, hoping to understand my true purpose. Read more>>
Justin Lord
Growing up, I distrusted anyone who used phrases like “follow your heart” or “live your dream.” These phrases were almost always used to describe how the speaker found purpose in their career – never their home life or their spiritual life, just their career. Such people tended to view purpose as something you give yourself, but I believed then that purpose is something given by God and the responsibilities He placed around you. Read more>>
Claudia Fimbres
Finding my purpose in life has been a deeply personal journey. It’s about understanding that the talents and gifts I possess are not just for my own enjoyment, but they are meant to be shared with the world. Read more>>
Mauricio Lopez
It all started when I began to really observe the world and wanted to share my vision with others. Some people will walk following a line without realizing what’s happening around them, distracted by the busy environment we live in. I believe that my purpose in life has always been to connect with life and share my perspective through images of stories I find hidden in my journey. Read more>>
Angela Wright
“I now sentence you to the custody of the Federal Bureau of Prisons for a term of 364 months.” The judge said with ease as if hadn’t just told me I would be spending the next 30 years and 4 months in prison as a first time non-violent offender. I was numb. I didn’t yell, kick, or cry. What I thought was a death sentence actually turned out to be my resurrection. Read more>>
Maia Moham
It’s taken me several years to really determine what this means. I think as an independent artist it is easy to get overwhelmed and lost along the journey without really knowing what your true purpose is. For me, I feel like I’ve found my answer this year. Read more>>
