Finding Your Purpose and Meaning in Life

Are you searching for meaning in life? You are not alone. The unheard cry for meaning is very real. Many people grapple with how to find their true purpose and live life with passion. Embarking on the journey of discovering purpose in life can steer you towards a course filled with passion and fulfillment. Without purpose and meaning, we float through our days in mundane routine. If you feel like you are just going through the motions living each day, please know that you can discover your unique reason for being created. Uncovering what makes you have purpose can answer that age-old question, “Why did God create me?”

Here are some examples of what you can do to discover the reason you were created:

Take a “Discover your Purpose” online course

A, Discover your Purpose, online course guides you through structured exercises to reflect on your talents, passions, and vision. Interactive courses provide the most important value of bringing awareness and knowledge in discovering your purpose in life.

Identify Your Core Values

Your core values are key to your sense of purpose. This self-reflection exercise has you rank principles like growth, compassion, integrity, and community. Aligning your purpose to your highest values provides meaning. This will take some quite contemplation and I suggest you write about it to really get a sense of your values.

Go on a Spiritual Journey to Purpose

Spiritual retreats centered around finding purpose take you on an inner journey. Activities like nature immersion, meditation, yoga, and mentoring allow for purpose discovery through spiritual awakening. Go deep within and connect with the Spirit of God that dwells within you and listen for your calling to surface.

Finding your Purpose Book

There are a ton of books on finding your purpose in life. My book, The Third Road, guides you on a journey into yourself and helps you discover the glorious reason you were created.

How to Find my Purpose in Life Quiz

Taking a test on how to find my purpose in life and discover a wealth of information on your inner-self. Also, look at some motivational quotes to get some ideas on your purpose.

How to Find your Purpose and Passion in Life

Finally, ask yourself this simple question. What do I love doing? Whatever you love doing, therein lies your purpose in life. However, it has to also serve humanity in some way. For example, I love writing and I use my writing to help people with various social issues. My books, online courses, and retreats have all served humanity in a positive way. Meditate on what you love doing and anything that comes out of your meditation that is positive is usually from our guide within, or the Spirit of God.

Finding Fulfillment Starts with Self-Discovery

You must first understand your authentic self before identifying your external purpose. Learning how to unlock your hidden talents and realizing your true potential enables you to make the most meaningful impact. Start going within to manifest purpose outwardly. Going within through meditation will help you discover your purpose in life.

By taking purpose-focused courses, reflecting on values, taking quizzes, going on spiritual retreats, and doing inner work, you open yourself to finding meaning. Defining how you can best contribute gives life direction and significance. Discover your purpose and transform each moment. It will give you a reason to wake up to a fresh new day of meaning in your life and the life of others.

Rachel Devine is the author of, The Third Road & Lessons from the Needle in a Haystack.

Devine Intervention website has online courses and books to motivate you to find your purpose in life.

Have you already discovered your purpose in life? If so leave a comment below. Or if you have a question. Or if you are still searching for your purpose, tell me what you love doing. Whatever you love doing, that serves humanity, therein lies your purpose in life.