In my March 22 post, I first introduced this question as part of a multi-post series. Today I'd like to share the first response. It's from Frank, a man in his early 50s, who ascribes to no religious doctrine, but denies none either.
Upon hearing the question, without pause Frank said that his purpose was "something I feel that I know. A certainty." Frank asserted that his purpose "comes totally from within." It is "something within me that makes this seem right. It needs no outside confirmation."
Did Frank know what his purpose was?
When questioned further, Frank said he "had a belief of what that purpose is." Namely, "to make a difference." The specifics weren't important he assured me. He felt no drive urging him deeper or pushing him forward. He just needed to "make things better than how I found them."
"On a deep, emotional level, Frank knew he had a purpose. He had a belief of what that purpose was."
When did Frank first realize his purpose?
Frank's realization grew over a long period of time during his college years. Yet, his mission is still called to mind almost every day. Not through any intentional reflection on his part, but of its own accord.
What is your purpose? How does it differ from Frank's? In what ways is it the same?
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