Some people are born knowing the destiny of their life while others, such as me get to enjoy the journey towards this mysterious gift. When I was a kid, I took the “you can be anything you want” phrase very literally. I wanted to do all the things that I found to be interesting such as science, history, and art. I had it all figured out.
First, I would become an astronaut while I was still young, then, an archaeologist, and retire as an artist. When I reached middle school, the process of elimination kicked in and after barely surviving sixth-grade biology, science forever lost its appeal. However, art and history made the cut with the addition of writing.
For my senior year of high school, this question haunted me: “what’s your college major?” I had no clue! I could barely decide what to wear to school. I could picture myself pursuing a variety of careers. I envied the seniors who knew exactly what they wanted to do.
I had to be persistent in asking myself questions like: What am I good at doing? What do I love to do? Love doing so much, that I would be willing to do it for free.
As daunting as these questions are, all roads finally led to marketing. Finally, declaring marketing as my major motivated me to set other goals that would make me a more qualified candidate for future employment.
For my spring semester, I wrote a list of goals to achieve during the summer, which included getting an internship. Since I want to be good at marketing, an internship will provide me with the experience necessary for the real world. After accomplishing this goal, I felt a sense of urgency and enthusiasm to continue.
Each semester I maintained this same goal with better results. For my second internship, I got to travel to The Netherlands and to think this all began by taking 5 minutes to write down a few goals. I still live by the “you can be anything you want” phrase because witnessing myself living on purpose makes me believe it even more.
Finding your life’s purpose is an exciting journey, one in which you will conquer your fears, take risks, and eventually lead you to a place you have always dreamed. Everyone is good at something, and it is imperative not to become too discouraged.
“It doesn’t matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop” ~ Confucius.
With my “process of elimination moment”, I knew I was stepping closer to a more passionate future. Searching for your purpose takes effort, but it will be worth it. Your self-esteem will boost followed by a pinch of pride and an abundance of joy knowing that you are living the life doing what you love. Having busy days doing what you are passionate about makes the lazy weekend all the more special and well deserved. You will appreciate the tough adversities you had to endure.
It is nice doing something with your life, but it is even better when it is your calling. Your work will display your passion. It is a win- win for everyone! Have the passion to live on purpose, and create your destiny. Enjoy the journey of the “purpose driven life”.
Identity in Progress... 