Hey there, friends! It's Rodna, and today we're diving into a topic that’s near and dear to my heart: identifying your purpose. We often hear about fulfilling your potential or unlocking your greatness, but what exactly does that mean?
To put it simply, your purpose is your reason for existence. Yes, you have a purpose! There’s a reason why you’re here on this earth. You might be thinking, "You don’t know my past, my trauma, my family," and you're right. I don’t. But I do know that your past does not determine your future. You don’t have to be a product of what happened or didn’t happen. Regardless of your past and present, you have a purpose, and today we’re going to look at three ways to determine what that purpose might be.
The great Myles Munroe once said, "When you don’t know the purpose of something, abuse is inevitable." If you don’t know how to use your time, talents, and resources, you’ll spend your life feeling unfulfilled. So, let's dive into these three ways to identify your purpose.
1. What Comes Naturally to You?
Everyone has at least one thing that comes naturally to them. Some call it a gift, others a talent, or simply "their thing." It could be playing an instrument, drawing, fixing things, writing, running, talking, or listening. Think about what comes naturally to you. While others may need to practice for hours, you can do it almost in your sleep. It’s easy to think this ability comes naturally to everyone, but it really doesn’t.
For example, when faced with a problem, my natural inclination is to solve it. My brain goes into full strategy mode to cook up a plan. Over the years, I’ve realized that this isn’t common for everyone. Recognizing this helped me identify my gift, which led me to understand my purpose.
Action Step: Write down a list of 5 things that come naturally to you. If you can’t do 5, write 3.
2. If Money Wasn’t a Factor, What Would You Be Doing?
We often say, "I would do this, but I can’t afford it." For a moment, put money aside and think—if money wasn’t a factor, what would you be doing? Think big. No restrictions, just infinite possibilities. It might feel strange to think this way because we're used to being "realistic," but give it a try.
Action Step: Write your answers to the following:
What are you doing?
Where are you doing it?
What city/country are you in?
Who are you with?
How do you feel?
What are you thinking?
What are you wearing?
What’s in the background?
Now that you have a picture of your dream life, how do you get from where you are now to where you want to be? This would make for a great coaching conversation. Your dreams don’t have to remain at the back of your mind—you can turn them into reality. If you can see it in your mind, I believe you can achieve it.
“A man’s dreams are an index to his greatness.” — Zadok Rabinowitz
3. What Have Others Said About You?
People around us often see us in a different light than we see ourselves. They may notice things we don’t. Ask three people (whose opinions you respect and trust) from different areas of your life the following questions:
What one word or phrase describes me best?
What do you think is my greatest achievement?
What do you value most about me?
What do you believe to be my greatest strength?
Remember, you have a purpose in life! There is more to you than where you currently are, even if it doesn’t feel that way. If you’d like to talk more about discovering your purpose, I’m available for one-on-one coaching to help you get from where you are to where you want to be.
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