Figmentations

The best time to start reflecting on your life purpose is while you still have time to do something to fulfill it.  Usually that would be before you are on your death bed looking back at a life not lived to its fullest or full of regrets.

Like the movie of the same name, some people make a “Bucket List” of things they want to do before they die.  What would be on your list? 

Why not start a “Bucket List” now and start chipping away at it?  The more time you have, the more you can get done.  And, I wouldn’t worry about starting too soon for fear of finishing your list too early.  I’m sure you’ll always be able to find another thing or two to add to your list.  Besides, being able to one day complete such a list would actually be the purpose of making such a list to begin with.

So, how do you know if you are living a life of purpose?  What triggers this quest for something more?

Sometimes we just get bored and wonder if there is more to life.  Sometimes a significant event, such as a: loss, death, scare, sickness, accident, etc., awakens a new awareness.  We evaluate how we are spending our time.  Are our efforts worth it?  Are our true talents being utilized?  Are we happy, satisfied, or fulfilled? Is there something more meaningful out there?  Isn’t there more to life than just existing and surviving?

Do you wake up in the morning with passion?  Or do you dread facing the day, and hit the snooze button as often as possible?  What awakes your passions?

What do you do when your Alarm Clock rings?

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For a list of all posts in this series go to:  Finding Purpose  (actual links will be posted as each post becomes live.)