Living a Meaningful Life

Embracing a sense of purpose in your life.

Bob Olson is the host of Afterlife TV, author of Answers About The Afterlife and The Magic Mala, and founder of BestPsychicDirectory.com. You’re reading his articles on Bob Olson Connect.

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Last week, I told you about a book I wrote for my niece and nephew for graduation about my twelve secrets for a joyful, successful, and fulfilling life. I gave you the first secret of life, which was all about passion. If you missed that article, you can read it here. I LOVED the responses you provided in the comment section. This week’s secret is all about having a sense of purpose. I think you’ll like it, and I look forward to hearing what it brings up for you in the comments.

Secret #2: Develop a Sense of Purpose

“The way you get meaning into your life is to devote yourself to loving others, devote yourself to your community around you, and devote yourself to creating something that gives you purpose and meaning.” ~ Mitch Albom

Developing a sense of purpose is about discovering new aspects of yourself, recognizing which discoveries give your life meaning, and then cultivating them to create greater fulfillment in your life.

Some people confuse passion and purpose, but they are quite different. While passion involves your interests and enthusiasm, developing a sense of purpose gives you deep motivation that aligns with your values and ambitions, guiding you toward a meaningful goal.

Finding meaning in what you do is the secret to feeling a sense of purpose, and this is accomplished by first discovering what feels meaningful to you.