- E.T., Pompano Beach
A: The fact that you are asking this question is a good indication you are well on your way. Sophocles, the ancient Greek playwright, wrote, “Look and you will find it – what is unsought will go undetected.”
But where do you really start to tackle a question this large? Emerson said, “If you cannot find the truth right where you are, where else do you expect to find it?” This is the most practical and comforting approach to discovering your life’s purpose. Our life’s purpose is unfolding moment by moment, deed by deed.
Seeking is good for stimulating our curiosity; however, seeking is not the answer. Listening is. Listen to your inner voice. It takes practice to hear your true desires. Often, it will come as a whisper or serendipitous event that reminds you of what’s important and what makes you happy.
Sometimes, finding your purpose could mean going against the advice of friends and family: Perhaps we should take a leap of faith and trust our dreams. Each small task of every day is part of who we are becoming, so rather than concentrating on what you want to do, decide what kind of person you want to be.
Be patient. Finding your life purpose won’t happen overnight. It happens moment by moment, thought by thought, deed by deed. Be who you are. That is your purpose.