23 Responses to “Have you ever asked, “What is my purpose in life?””

1. Jo Carey-Bradshaw
   March 27th, 2010 @ 11:28 PM

   Et tu, Lina? I have been where you are, and delighted to read your words ‘ferociously curious’. Are we related? I’ve finally got to the stage of acknowledging that my curiosity is one of the pistons of my driving forces in life, and am learning to refine how I steer them. Maybe we should ask someone on their deathbed? It’s just occurred to me that maybe none of us know the whole story till it is finished. Hmmm. Let me know when you have an answer for this one.
   Jo Carey-Bradshaw´s last blog ..Empowering Mindset – Mastering Self

2. Lina
   March 27th, 2010 @ 11:40 PM

   Hi Jo – Thanks for commenting even though some difficult questions were raised there. I acknowledge you for that. I’m determined to discover what is my life purpose well before I reach my deathbed. I’m getting closer and closer to finding out, at least in general terms. Thanks for being a part of it all and for being an amazing person, Jo. What a pleasure to have crossed paths with you. Um, don’t think we’re related by blood! Unless you’re Asian? But definitely bonded in many ways.

3. Kim P
   March 28th, 2010 @ 4:06 AM

   Many times! Right now it’s raising my boys to be great men. There’s lots I need to teach them. I know they’ll be asking themselves that question one day. Hopefully I do a good enough job that they are able to answer it.

4. Cemil
   March 28th, 2010 @ 1:39 PM

   Hi Lina,
   This is a question that I have been asking myself for some time now, more in recent times than ever.

   That carrot and the security it brings is exactly what is keeping me in my seat. The fear of the unknown is the ball and chain that I have not been able to break-fee from.

   Keep up with these articles Lina, they are both inspirational and motivational.
   Cemil´s last blog ..Sean Rasmussen’s Year Of The Affiliate Review

5. Lina
   March 28th, 2010 @ 2:14 PM

   Hi Kim – You’re doing a fantastic job, Kim. The world is a better place because you’re a mother.

   Hi Cemil – The shackles you describe keep people from discovering “what is my purpose in life.” The thing is, you probably have more security than you think you do right now. Take it one step at a time. Do things to build your confidence. Just don’t give up on your dreams .

6. David Moloney
   March 28th, 2010 @ 8:54 PM

   Hi Lina,

   It’s always good to sit back and reflect on the pivot points in your life. I’ve always been an optimistic person. Two books (about 10 years apart) changed my life. The first was ‘Jobs that don’t suck’ – that taught me that you need to ask for things and be confident.

   The second book was by an Australian entrepreneur. By chance I picked it up from the library. It opened my eyes to how the financial side of the World really worked. Great book. Unfortunately the same can’t be said for the entrepreneur’s affiliate network and customer service.

   Did you read a book that changed your life?
   David Moloney´s last blog ..Positioning: The Brand Personality For Your Small Business

7. Colin
   March 29th, 2010 @ 9:14 AM

   Great read Lina – it’s a subject we can all relate to in some way. We’re a complicated species who put up so many barriers and obstacles in our path through life that often results in us not knowing what our purpose in life is. If only we could make decisions more easily, grab opportunities when they arise and trust our intuition more and not let our emotions get in the way, then I believe our purpose would reveal itself more easily.

8. John Reason
   March 29th, 2010 @ 12:09 PM

   Really nice article, Lina!
   John Reason´s last blog ..Hemorrhoids and Chinese herbal remedies

9. Elly
   March 29th, 2010 @ 1:55 PM

   Hi Lina

   Now having had the great privilege of meeting you Lina I can confirm that you are indeed a deep thinker, and very courageous. When you are courageous, you are really living.
   It was when the desire to live my own truth rose up within me that I felt instantly ‘alive’, charged with excitement and enthusiasm. It took many ‘hill climbs’ in my life until I got to a mountain and could see that all the events that happened in my life until now weren’t always my decision but in retrospect were always the right decisions!. My purpose in life is to have no regrets and to always listen to my gut feelings. Whoever, or whatever force is in control, I say YES!I can handle it! even when I feel afraid. That is my only philosophy. Now lets be the role model for those who want to do the same.

10. Jan Littlehales
    March 30th, 2010 @ 6:43 PM

    Hi Lina – another great article. You know, I think it might be a boring old world if we all discovered what our purpose in life was at an early age. We are all different – and our experiences and adventures might help guide and inspire us towards a certain purpose. But if they haven’t yet, I wouldn’t be too concerned. Just love what you’re doing and enjoy the ride. I think you’re already doing that! Jan
    Jan Littlehales´s last blog ..Raising Great Kids – Cycling

11. Tom
    April 1st, 2010 @ 7:45 PM

    Hi Lina, good on you for following what your heart had to say, and going against the ordinary deal that most in society seem to take (ie working for someone else). Many spend a life time working in a job they hate just to pay the bills.

    Even if you can’t answer the question ‘what is my purpose in life?’ just yet, you seem to have given yourself the space and opportunity to discover this. Instead, you can spend a life time exploring. Bon voyage!
    Tom´s last blog ..Explaining the Clickbank Affiliate Program Terms of Use – Part 2 – Regulators

12. BelindaO
    April 1st, 2010 @ 9:16 PM

    Hi Lina,

    I too have yet to answer that question, sometimes i feel it is so close i can almost touch it then lifes demands push it away again. I have been working hard to break the mould so I can really discover “what is my purpose in life”. Love your posts they really get you thinking………. : )

    Belinda
    BelindaO´s last blog ..10 Tips for Internet Marketing Promotion

13. Rob
    April 2nd, 2010 @ 9:24 PM

    Lina,
    Awesome words from an amazing person on a topic very close to my heart. What a privilige it is to have you and your blog in my life.
    Helping people to let go of the ’should’s’ ‘must’s’ ‘have to’s’ and embracing the ‘want to’s’ is how I spend a great deal of my time as a coach. You have shown us through your personal leadership the way to do it.
    We each have a calling, a fire in our belly, a whisper in our ear that is guiding us towards what we really want in life. Kids have no problem listening to it and acting on it, it is as we grow and are conditioned to be ‘dancers’ (as Wayne Dyer says) by our environment that we let our calling slip away and begin to call it ‘a dream that we had as a child’.
    Thanks for showing us all how to listen to our calling, re-light the fire in our belly, and go after what we want in life.
    Enjoy NYC!!
    Rob

14. Renee
    April 3rd, 2010 @ 12:18 PM

    Hi Lina,

    as I guess most people I have asked that question many times. Sometimes I thought I had an answer, but most times I didn’t. And the question keeps on coming back. None of the exercises I did to figure it out has done the trick yet, even so they might have brought me a little bit closer.
    In case you come up with an answer for yourself – let me know, I would love to learn how someone else answers that question.
    Renee´s last blog ..The Best Way To Get Motivated

15. Castaly Lombe
    April 27th, 2010 @ 2:57 PM

    Inspiring blog entry Lina. I remember working our my Life Purpose and how excited I was to discover and define it in words that made sense. I achieve it everyday and it really motivates me too. I been achieving my Life’s Purpose since 2007 when I finally nutted it out. It’s funny how all my life experiences, good and bad, contributed equally to what I found was my Purpose. It seems like all the dead ends were necessary after all. It made so much sense. It was soooooo worth the effort to put it down in words and get conscious of this Purpose. I believe we all have it, just some people are more clear on what it is. Those that make the effort to get clear about their Life’s Purpose, will get rewarded massively. Because as soon as you know, everything seems to conspire to deliver. It’s just amazing.
    Castaly Lombe´s last undefined ..If you register your site for free at

16. Lina
    April 27th, 2010 @ 3:55 PM

    Hi Castaly!

    Wow, what a comment! Your energy is just jumping from the page and I love it. You’re in the minority Castaly, having worked out your purpose. Congratulations for that, but more importantly, for actually taking the time and asking the tough questions to find out. You deserve all your current success, and more. Looking forward to learning more about you.

    Lina

17. Daniel
    April 30th, 2010 @ 5:46 PM

    Hi Lina,

    I’ve definitely asked myself “what is my purpose?”

    And part of answering this question lead me to completing a specific coach training to help me find my (and other people’s) purpose.

    Have a look at http://www.knowyourpurpose.com, get the e-zine, and maybe some insights into finding purpose.

    Happy to talk more about this if your interested.

    dmscoaching@gmail.com

18. Lina
    April 30th, 2010 @ 8:57 PM

    Thanks Daniel!

    Glad to see someone else has asked this question… And then actually done something about it. In your case, you then used your own journey to help others. Good on you and all the best with your coaching. Let me know how it’s going.

    Lina

19. JP
    May 5th, 2010 @ 12:13 PM

    Hi Lina,

    My sister said this to me today,maybe a quote from somewhere? I thought of the paths that you and I are following. “Almost anybody can tell you what their dreams are: to be this, to do that, to have that. Not everyone however is sincerely prepared to be rejected or to fail for their dreams. Funnily enough, it’s always those who are prepared to fail for their dreams, prepared to be knocked down and prepared to get back up who end up living the life they dream of”. I liked it, I thought you would to. John P

20. Lina
    May 5th, 2010 @ 12:18 PM

    Hi John

    Thanks for stopping by. Nice quote. Fears cripple people, John. The fear of broken dreams, broken hearts, sore egos… Enough to make most people play it safe their whole lives. I’ve learnt just to say, “F**k it, I’m going for it anyway”. Best way to learn and grow. Now I know what keeps you going, Mr Determination . I do disagree with one part of the quote – I wouldn’t say “almost anybody” can tell you what their dreams are. A lot of people can’t even tell you that much. So sad, but true.

21. JP
    May 8th, 2010 @ 4:59 AM

    Hi Lina, You’ll like this. My advice always take notice of the “signs”. As I do working late into the early morning continuing to strategise on how exactly I’m too motivate my “customers”, local business clients I am dealing with etc. Love to work at this time with a bit of noise in the background – had the ABC late movie on – “Sinbad the Sailor”,In a scene he is addressing a complacent crowd in the marketplace trying to recruit for his ship. He proclaims.

    VOICES OF THE STRONG, WHERE ARE YOU?

    (This movie was 1953- great huh!)

    John

22. Lina
    May 8th, 2010 @ 8:26 AM

    Hi John – That’s a great question to ask, on so many different levels. Yes, I do like it Thanks for sharing

23. Ruth
    June 28th, 2010 @ 8:54 PM

    Great entry Lina. It took me awhile to find out my purpose in life.. but after many years of soul searching… I know that my purpose in life is to serve God. Everything I do is for Him and in return He has showered me with blessings. Life is so much more clearer and much more meaningful. One of my ultimate favourite books is by Rick Warren “The Purpose Driven Life”… Great read and this book has helped me understand my purpose.

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