https://choprafoundation.org/ask-deepak/our-purpose/ Committed to Creating a Peaceful, Just, Sustainable, Healthy, and Joyful World. Thu, 28 Jul 2011 15:59:54 +0000 hourly 1 https://choprafoundation.org/ask-deepak/our-purpose/#comment-7260 Thu, 28 Jul 2011 15:59:54 +0000 http://deepakchopra.com/?p=31600#comment-7260 Deepak – I’d agree that each of us has a unique purpose to fulfil in this life. Some find it quickly; others struggle for years to discover it; some never seem to. Finding a way to do what you enjoy while serving others with your skills and abilities is the way many arrive at a place of peace in life. Interestingly, your questionner asked about purpose having come from a church context. This brings a new dimension into focus. For anyone with a belief in spirituality or religion then the ultimate purpose would logically be to know their God and live in accordance with their spiritual values. Jesus seemed to sum up our main purpose in life in just four words: “Love God, love others”. If we do that we do well. As for our work/career, as long as we can see it is worthwhile it is worth doing. When we lose the sense of our worthwhileness of work it is time to seriously consider a change. Look for something that is more in line with your own values. Seek to find that inner peace in your soul. This will guide you in your search for purpose.

]]> https://choprafoundation.org/ask-deepak/our-purpose/#comment-7259 Sun, 24 Jul 2011 19:28:54 +0000 http://deepakchopra.com/?p=31600#comment-7259 I was also worried about this and even read “The Purpose-driven life.” Then I was suddenly thrust into a career pathway that I had never imagined and it satisfied all my needs of ‘purpose’. However, ironically, now I feel that the obsession with purpose is silly. Everything you do has meaning, whether you are a care-giver for a sick relative, a store clerk or a celebrity. For me, it took getting a “purpose” to understand that!

]]> https://choprafoundation.org/ask-deepak/our-purpose/#comment-7258 Thu, 21 Jul 2011 10:34:31 +0000 http://deepakchopra.com/?p=31600#comment-7258 The purpose of your life,,,is the same ,as everyone else,,,doesnot matter how many times you have been here or not,,,,the purpose of your life is to lead by example,,,doesnot matter if you are rich,or poor ,young or old,,,or if you have had a hundred lifetimes or not,,,why wait for the next incarnation,,,this can be the last,,,we get to choose….when we live behond the mear visible nature of life,,we grow our strengh of love,,,,the world reflects our essance,,,,,lead by example means grow your essance,,this is the purpose of all mankind,,,,,,if we grow the essance of might is right ,conflict becomes the essance,,,,,the pure in heart,,fearless purity,,,releases the purity that rummbles in others

]]> https://choprafoundation.org/ask-deepak/our-purpose/#comment-7257 Wed, 20 Jul 2011 05:54:35 +0000 http://deepakchopra.com/?p=31600#comment-7257 absolutely right.

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