I know and believe what my purpose in life is,
Do you know yours?
And whatever you believe, could you please explain how have you reached this conclusion?

Thank you in advance for all your thoughts! :)

This is just out of curiosity as there are different ways of thinking and this forum has people from all walks of life and from different countries and beliefs.

Hope to hear your thoughts!

My purpose...
It is so easy to tell other people what I think their purpose is in my eyes, but my own purpose, well, I think I am still figuring it out. Maybe I will never know until I am on my death bed. But, When the time comes (not that I am not doing this now) I want to volunteer my time for the needy and to children that are needing that little extra touch to make a smile form on their face. Even if it for one moment, if I can make that difference, that is what it will be..
For now, my purpose is to raise my children, take care of my husband, and love people that I come in contact with. And clean my dang house, as it always seems to be in need of some sort of cleaning!
Peace be with you all. Peace be with your purpose! And hugs all around!
Startover22

I believe my purpose in life is to fulfil all rightousness :)

My purpose in life to raise great kids.

My purpose in life is to be the best person I can be, and to give and receive love.

Thank you, for your contribution,but I was hoping to hear an explanation of how each one of you came to the conclusion?
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Originally Posted by firmbeliever

Thank you, for your contribution,but I was hoping to hear an explanation of how each one of you came to the conclusion??
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Like things that have happened to us to make us do what we want to? Or actually feel like we have a calling rather?

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Originally Posted by startover22

Like things that have happened to us to make us do what we want to? Or actually feel like we have a calling rather?

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Hey Start,

Both what happened to make you believe your purpose is as you believe or if you think you had a calling then I would love to hear about that too.:)

Thanks

Divorced parents, having a step mother (a selfish one), brothers and sisters, drugs, being permiscuous when I was young, not for fun but maybe for the love, (still haven't figured that one out), having children of my own, getting married, and there are so many more people and things that have come about in my life to make me think I out of give a helping hand. Not only the fact that it helps people but it helps me.
It has been this way since I was little, I have had dreams of myself being a giver, I have had dreams of myself doing good things, while I was asleep and awake! So, for last I would like to say even though I am very confused about my faith sometimes... I honestly think God has played an enormous part in my life, I have been tested to the limits, with near death, rape, child abuse and all, I have a feeling if it weren't for God, and my prayers to him (whether people think he doesn't or does exist) my prayers helped me through things to make me feel like I had someone by my side. THE WHOLE TIME!

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Originally Posted by NeedKarma

My purpose in life to raise great kids.

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Explanation: Actually having kids.
I really don't sit down and ponder 'what is my purpose, what is my purpose', I simply live my life. There's enough to keep one busy with house, wife, kids, job, social life, family, sports, etc.

I think the point of life... well there is none. Were all thrown on this earth to figure stuff out, learn and grow on our own. What you end up like is random. There can't be a point to life when so many people get the short end of the stick and everyone else gets the better deal... called ufair unjust and pointless lol. You wake up, do daily things, have a laugh and then go to sleep. Do it all again the next day.

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Originally Posted by NeedKarma

Explanation: Actually having kids.
I really don't sit down and ponder 'what is my purpose, what is my purpose', I simply live my life. There's enough to keep one busy with house, wife, kids, job, social life, family, sports, etc.

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Hey NeedKarma,
I agree we don't sit and ponder what our purpose is... which is why I asked the question in the first place,some of us know right away what we were meant to do, while many others are in a state where they have no idea what it is they wish to accomplish or they are required to do...

I am hoping to hear a lot of different views.
NK Thanks for sharing:)

What if you had no job, family life, sports, wife, social life, etc.. Than what would your purpose be? YOu would have plenty of time to think about it then, right? I guess the point is, why are we here? To work and pay bills just seems kind of an empty life. To enjoy your family and spend time with them, maybe that is what you meant? If it isn't your purpose, than why have a family at all?
Start, you do inspire me so much to find joy, even in the worst of things. Thank you for sharing that.

Long time ago, sweet, and like I always say... Love is All Around You. It was even there through all those times! You just have to look and them BAM it get's you.

Aww Firm, I am so touched by you sweet.

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What if you had no job, family life, sports, wife, social life, etc.. than what would your purpose be? YOu would have plenty of time to think about it then, right? I guess the point is, why are we here? To work and pay bills just seems kind of an empty life. To enjoy your family and spend time with them, maybe that is what you meant? If it isn't your purpose, than why have a family at all?
Start, you do inspire me so much to find joy, even in the worst of things. Thank you for sharing that.

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You too are an inspiration for those who know you well and know how far you have come since you called yourself shatteredsoul.

That is a purpose in life, to build better lifes for ourselves, to rise up from hardship, to find the courage to move on...
These are what gives life meaning.

I've had so many blessings since God reminded me I had the free choice to follow his path, and just do a few simple things.
To take care of this world so our children will have somewhere to live, and pass a good place on to their children, and help them know how to do that.

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Originally Posted by shatteredsoul

What if you had no job, family life, sports, wife, social life, etc.. than what would your purpose be?

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If that's your situation then I'm sure you've found a different answer to his question. I simply posted mine. I'm sorry if are uncomfortable with it but it is my life after all.

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Originally Posted by talaniman

I've had so many blessings since God reminded me I had the free choice to follow his path, and just do a few simple things.
To take care of this world so our children will have somewhere to live, and pass a good place on to their children, and help them know how to do that.

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Hey Earthman,
I agree the hard part is ""help them know how to do that"..


And NK I am a she, just for your info:D