Pursuit of Purpose.

To live a life of purpose, you need two things. First, you need to be alive, and second, you need a purpose. When I say alive, I'm not just talking about a beating heart and air in your lungs. Being alive means having a fire in your belly for something meaningful. It’s an energy that pushes you to wake up excited, to keep going when things get tough, and to chase something important. When you have that, your purpose is likely to reveal itself.

One way to discover your purpose is to throw yourself into situations and observe your enthusiasm while giving your all to something. It may be taking on a tough project at work, brainstorming solutions to a problem, or tackling a new challenge. By paying attention in these moments, you may start to notice what feels meaningful to you, without the pressure of having everything figured out all at once.

It’s easy to fall into the trap of comparing yourself to others, especially when they seem to have things all figured out. Feeling pressured to chase someone else’s version of success happens to all of us. But living with purpose is personal. It’s about following what feels fulfilling to you, not what others think should matter. Your purpose might look completely different from anyone else’s, and that’s what makes it yours. When you follow what resonates with you, you’re already on the right track.

It’s important to remember that your sense of purpose can change over time. What feels meaningful today will evolve as you do. Don’t be afraid of a shift in your purpose as you grow and experience new things. Stay open to discovering new passions, interests, or ways to contribute, and allow your purpose to grow along with you.

Living with and for a purpose is about intention. You’re choosing to live in a way that aligns with what matters to you and creating space for those things in your life. Over time, your passion will shape a life filled with meaning just as today’s fortune says, “The greatest purpose is to live a life of purpose.”