Inspirar
Life, Liberty and the
Pursuit of Purpose
G
reetings! Nichole Naoum here—Giving Back
Magazine’s new wellness contributor by day and
creative insurgent by night (and by day too, actually).
Armed with more than a decade of experience as a
writer, I plan to do more than just wrangle commas
and put prepositions in their rightful place. I look forward to being
your leading source of intel on holistic living, mental health and
sustainable wellness. Let’s get started…
From a cursory glance, few would argue that aimlessness is a
trademark of this generation. Some days, we navigate our lives
with laser-sharp precision, reaching milestone after milestone,
unscathed by the obstacles we face in between. And then there
are moments that give us pause - when we realize that despite
our worldly accomplishments, we are not fulfilled. There is an
inexplicable pull towards something, but we cannot quite pinpoint
it. That “something” is purpose.
Everything around us serves a purpose. Whether it is a tree that
produces fruit or clouds that yield rain, there are processes in
place all around us working to achieve some kind of outcome.
But, as humans, it is easy to become so consumed by our daily
activities, that our recognition of our own unique life purpose is
easily dimmed.
And contrary to popular belief, seeking happiness is not akin to
finding your purpose. Happiness is what you experience in the
daily ebbs and flows of life. They are situational and will fluctuate.
Purpose is that underlying sense of inner peace that transcends
those everyday ups and downs. From PTSD survivors looking to
build healthier lives to business executives trying to hone their
management skills, at some point, we all start feeling off-track, or
incomplete, despite many of us leading conventionally happy and
successful lives.
Before you begin stoking the fires of self-doubt, know that finding
your life’s purpose does not have to be such an emotionally and
spiritually taxing journey. In fact, all it takes is a little excavating and
introspection that starts with finding your passion.
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