Do you know your purpose in life?
@totallyundecided (3190)
Philippines
July 31, 2007 1:56pm CST
i'm almost 25 and sadly, i don't know my purpose yet.
a week ago, i was able to talk to a friend whom i haven't been in touched with since elementary. she really surprised me because she's entering the convent. i thought she was the marrying type. she said it was her calling and she felt so fulfilled to finally take the road in the service of our Lord. after our conversation, my mind has been flooded with questions on when i will know my real purpose in this lifetime.
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16 responses
@34momma (13882)
• United States
31 Jul 07
oh honey you are still young. don't worry about that. everyone's purpose is to be happy. to live life and do good things. like your friend you should do what ever it is you love. and that will give your life meaning and purpose. good luck
@totallyundecided (3190)
• Philippines
1 Aug 07
your advice is very consoling. my mom told me that too last night. she told me she found her purpose in life and that it was me.
i always feel like, i don't have enough time and i guess i am missing on a lot of things lately that's why i can't see where i am going.
good luck to you too and thank you very much. =)
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@totallyundecided (3190)
• Philippines
1 Aug 07
believe it or not, when i first read your response, i could picture my mom telling me the very same advice.
i guess when i really grow up, i wanna be like you guys. LOL
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@ocalhoun (199)
• United States
31 Jul 07
My purpose in life is to bring about true morphological freedom, and then use it.
(Morphological freedom is the freedom to change yourself)
Nobody can tell you what your purpose is, you have to find it yourself. Until such a time as you find it, finding it IS your purpose in life.
@totallyundecided (3190)
• Philippines
1 Aug 07
yes. i've been having problems lately coz my life has been in circles and no direction at all. i just wish i could see that flicker of light where it could lead me to the end of the tunnel. i hope i could find my compass.
thanks ocalhoun. morpholigical freedom, i should learn that. =)
@ranjeetkolarkar (1595)
• India
2 Aug 07
this is a very important question that you have raised.
In fact, most of us are so engrossed in our day to day routine activities that we are not able to find time and ponder over our purpose of life.
My purpose in life is to be a good human being.
I always try to have to have a positive influence on the other people in the society and if not positive then i take care that my actions do not have a negative impact on the society.
Then I also desire that people remember me as a person who had had a contribution (how so ever small it might be) towards making this world a better place to live in.
@totallyundecided (3190)
• Philippines
2 Aug 07
i guess that's also one important challenge to each and every one of us. to be a good human being to others. and yes, it's really hard to earn everyone's respect and be able to contribute something for the common good. nice response ranjeetkolarkar. thank you. =)
@Bar3000 (57)
• Israel
1 Aug 07
I don't believe in such a thing as life purpose it is too spiritual for me. But I do see my self in the future as a person who would like to make a change in our world and a really big one. I believe big changes can be either made by a great idea or a great deal of money. As I am waiting for the great idea to come I am trying to learn how to make great money so I could use it wisely to contribute to our world and I think you should do so too... It is really instersting, I think leaning about stocks real estate etc... I think you should try it.
Best of luck finding your "purpose".
@totallyundecided (3190)
• Philippines
1 Aug 07
lol. guess you're good in math and in business. that's your potential.
i don't know mine yet. good luck to you too. i hope by the time comes you'll be able to achieve your goal, you would still be the same person who's giving me this advice now. =)
@candiec2005 (828)
• United States
1 Aug 07
You're only 25. You're not going to know all the answers to life now. Be patient and in time they will come to you. Life is all about learning as you go. On the road to life there will be moments of happiness and sadness. The happy moments will invigorate you and the sad moments will give you character. All of the experiences in life that you will go through will make you learn so many things and will thus, give you wisdom. Therefore, just be patient. You still have your whole life ahead of you and when you least expect it, the answer of your purpose to life will come to you. Because everyone has a purpose in life.
@totallyundecided (3190)
• Philippines
1 Aug 07
patience sure is a virtue.
thanks candiec2005. i really appreciate it. i am getting a
clear picture now.
thanks again. =)
@thickzxc (4)
• China
1 Aug 07
i think everyone should have a purpose,it's so important.it make our left meaningful.And i have a simpleness purpose,it is i want i have a beautiful wife and have a happy family.it look so easy,but not,it is my purpose.
i hope you have a purpose,it will make your life more meaningful.
@totallyundecided (3190)
• Philippines
1 Aug 07
yes. maybe that's why trials are there to mold our being and be strong enough to prepare ourselves for the next step.
good luck to you thickzxc. i am sure there's someone for everyone so i hope you'll be able to meet the love of your life. =) i hope to meet mine too. LOL
@allie4712 (130)
• United States
1 Aug 07
My purpose is to piss off as many people as i posably can!! and i've know that for years.
@totallyundecided (3190)
• Philippines
1 Aug 07
dont worry dean, you'll get your job soon. have faith in yourself.
very sweet of you to take care of your parents. they raised a good son. =)
good luck to you.
@wisedragon (2325)
• Philippines
1 Aug 07
I don't know if I will ever achieve it, but I would love to be like Warren Buffett -- a very rich guy donating lots of money to charity. That would be very nice!
Some people realize their calling very late in life, so don't worry. Go out to the world, explore, live life, try this and try that. You'll feel where your heart is.
@totallyundecided (3190)
• Philippines
1 Aug 07
yes. i hope everyone, who's very fortunate with money, will do something for the common good.
yeah, i do realize that too. i don't know why i am such in a hurry. i guess this is what i call "mid 20s crisis". lol
@easymoney75503 (1702)
• United States
31 Jul 07
i think i have figured out mine and i dont think i like it lol. mine is to work, pay bills, clean house, cook, take care of kids, and worry. to raise 2 kids that will grow up to be something so they dont have to struggle like i do. it seems no matter how hard i try that is just what my life is. you are young and you will find your nitch yet. just think about things you really love and go from there. everyone has a purpose no matter how big or small it is. yours will show itself.
@totallyundecided (3190)
• Philippines
1 Aug 07
lol. obligations in life can also be hard to deal with. i salute you for being a good example to your children. i wish someday, they would be able to see your hardships and appreciate you more as their mom.
you are just like my mom. thanks for sharing. =)
@arcidy (5005)
• United States
31 Jul 07
Well im 21 and turning 22 in january which is less then half a year away and I have no idea what my purpose in life is even though I have a few gusses on what i will do I think I might invent something that will help a lot of people because I have tons of good ideas and my mother says that but i just dont know who to pitch them to. Also I think ill be a celebrity and a role model to people unlike lohan because im a good person and wont do anything bad.
@totallyundecided (3190)
• Philippines
1 Aug 07
lohan has been in news lately and i hope she won't piss any news anchor just like paris does.
them, so fortunate with money yet they're not using it for the common good.
good luck to your goal, arcidy. let me know soon about your inventions. cheers! (^_^)
@MrPahn (173)
• Philippines
9 Sep 07
Yes!!
No!!
I'm not sure..
Oh, I don't really give a damn about it. All I know is that I live my life now because it has a purpose. I already killed myself before and do not understand still why I am here in this world struggling problems. I am not really holy or something, but I am glad to rely my life to God almighty, atleast I am also proud whre I see I am going. Hopefully that is where he takes me ^_^
@senthil2k (1500)
• India
1 Aug 07
I strongly believe there is UNIQUE purpose for everyone life and there is no one in the world who life is meaningless.
May be in may take some time to figure out the purpose. But almost all the men and women will find it, before they die. For me, I am yet to find the purpose and currently I want the most is the Peace of Mind and nothing else.
@totallyundecided (3190)
• Philippines
1 Aug 07
very true. peace of mind is unattainable unless you yourself finds it deep in your heart.
believe it or not, peace of mind is one of my wishlist to Santa. =)
@nhocvespa (3)
• Vietnam
1 Aug 07
I also don't know my purpose in my life. Sometime i feel boring and alone
@totallyundecided (3190)
• Philippines
1 Aug 07
i second the motion. being idle sometimes and not being with someone is really boring.
anyways, cheers to us. LOL
