09/06/2024
Most days, I drive in silence, letting my thoughts wander—kind of like meditation in motion. 😋 Strangely enough, it’s actually rewarding. My best ideas, epiphanies, and realizations usually hit me during this time of contemplation, making the commute feel somewhat productive.
Today, as I was driving, I started thinking about how I’ve always believed we need one clear-cut purpose in life—like a big neon sign that says, “This is what you’re here for!” But as my thoughts spiraled (as they do), I realized how often I’ve felt totally confident about something I’ve studied, thinking, “Yes! This is it! This is my purpose!”
But, of course, life has its twists and turns, and before I know it, I’m onto something else, convinced that is my purpose. And so the cycle continues.
Then came my light bulb moment: All the little particles that make up who I am have been scattered around as I’ve explored different things over the years, all in search of that elusive feeling of “completeness.” But now, my energy is coming back to center, and I’m gathering up everything I’ve learned—all those “purposes”—and bringing it together.
Soooo... My conclusion: Not all of us have just one purpose, and that’s okay! Some of us have many, whether they’re big or small, and they all add up to something meaningful. I’ve spent so much time wracking my brain over what I “should” be doing that I totally missed the obvious: by just being authentic and true to myself, I’m already living my purpose and that in itself gives me a sense of purpose.