Purpose

Purpose defined by Oxford Dictionary is to (noun) “the reason which something is done or created or for which something exists.” “A person’s one resolve or determination.” Verb of “having one ‘s intention or objective.”

Purpose in life gives meaning to our lives by serving others in one capacity or another. Our purpose is best found by what or whom we are naturally drawn to that becomes our passion as well. Our reason for existence.

In my younger years, I volunteered at the Ronald McDonald House, a homeless shelter and new born to one year old children’s nursery while serving as a leader of a singles group. It gave me purpose to help make the world a better place although my contribution was small but significant. Currently, I’m helping my two rescue felines recover from abuse and neglect by their previous humans. Being present for them.

Many are “called” to be teachers, physicians, veterinarians, preachers, police officers, fireman and the armed services. Artists share their gifts of music, paintings and words.

Rick Warren wrote, “The Purpose Driven Life,” meant to find our meaning for existence and using it to help others. Although its writing from a Christian perspective, the information in it is very useful to find one’s purpose.

This is the time to use your gifts and/or passions to help make a difference in this world. You still have time to live with purpose if you haven’t yet.

Yours Truly,

Leslie Elizabeth David