To reach your potential, several things are
required. First, you must understand your purpose in life. Only then can you clarify your
values, establish your goals, determine a plan of action, prioritize what’s important
and effectively utilize your time and energy. Purpose is the aim of your life, that is,
what you want to attain through living. Purpose answers the question "Why am I
living?" Finding your purpose is a spiritual quest. It represents your ability to
connect with something greater than yourself.
Have you ever wondered why some people seem to get more done, are happier, have more
enthusiasm and energy, and perhaps more friends than you do? Or have you ever felt that
you didn’t have any real direction to your life, or that the direction you once had
has diminished? Quite likely, part of the problem stems from the fact that those who you
admired most were experiencing personal fulfillment.
Being fulfilled means to realize or manifest completely – to make evident to the
senses. Fulfillment brings satisfaction and a feeling of inner contentment and peace.
Once you have a good understanding of your purpose, or have revised it as you enter a
new stage of life, you are ready to move to begin defining your goals and moving forward
with a clear and definite purpose.
