Purpose of Purpose
Think of your life purpose as your north star. It is your guide as you make important decisions. Purpose is the foundation of how you develop your behavior and attitudes.
Shifting Yet Ever Present
Many find that their life purpose will shift and change throughout their lives. In their youth it might be related to social relationships and then your work.
As people age, many find their commitment to family, friends, and community becomes their life’s purpose. For some, life purpose might include a hobby or activity they are passionate about such as a sport, activism, or spiritual pursuit.
As one’s life changes, so can their life purpose. It can change and evolve, yet remain - in one form or another - ever present.
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Your life’s purpose can help you define your community and give you a sense of belonging. It is often an anchor in what can be a very turbulent world.
At the 100 Year Lifestyle we know that if you are living at 100% for 100 years, your gifts, your passions, and your values can and should be cultivated until your last breath of life.
The connection between life purpose and health is clear. According to
People with a life purpose likely value their health because greater vitality helps them to make more effective progress toward their goals. Regardless of how a person finds purpose, having a strong life mission may be an important component of healthy aging.”
There is no greater way to experience vitality than through
Purpose Gives Life Meaning
by Dr. Eric Plasker, DC
Charles Henry Parkhurst
It was Charles Henry Parkhurst who said that “purpose is what gives life meaning.”
Purpose is your main life motivation - the reason you get out of bed every morning.
Life purpose might be different for everyone, yet it is essential for everyone. Certainly, it is integral to living 100:100