The Definition of Purpose

I spend nearly every single day talking about what it means to live your Why - to live with a sense of purpose, cause or belief. But what happens when we wake up one day without a sense of purpose or cause? What happens when we used to have clarity and it slips away?

That is what happened to me. But it didn't happen over a career. The feelings were exaggerated so much that it felt like I lived an entire life in just one day.

This is what I learned.

Click here to read a letter written by the pilot who brought home some of the soldiers who died in the Chinook crash in August about his experience.

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[jacob]

I sure hope this is the true definition of purpose. I did enjoy the clip and will be watching it again with my wife when i get home.

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You know, i almost cry with you as you were telling the story, i cant imagine how that would be

[John]

cool article on the definition of purpose. I'll read up on this once I get home with my wife as I find this very interesting. Thanks!

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if had a pretty f**k up life, but still i've try to live my life in the way you talk and the funny part i never heard of you before

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this has meaning in two of the most significant ways-- I've been disconnected from my purpose for some time now and it's good to hear that it can happen to the best of us. Also, my brother is a Marine serving in Afghanistan, so this story strikes dead on with me. Thank you.

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It was incredible listening to Simon for 2 hours. I was on the edge of my seat. Powerful, yet so humble. We are blessed to have witnessed his heart.

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Very cool idea. I think I will have to try this one. I just love the "It's the Little Things" line. Thanks!

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Thanks for sharing a bit of your experience...

[Nick Buchanan]

I love your work Simon, but I am shocked at the absence of "Why" in this piece...and in the comments here:
Why are the U.S. in Afghanistan?
Why are the U.S. invading so many countries (on flimsy remits)

I am surprised that you can support the military whilst U.S. Foreign Policy is so ugly at the moment.

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I very much agreeights. Hope that more could write such a good word!

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I very much agreeights. Hope that more could write such a good word!

[Des Ferris]

simon, your story is inspiring but the way you tell it, is truly incredible.

please make you way to Ireland to address business leaders here.

[tarot]

Simon, profoundly moving on so many levels. Thank you for sharing your story- Thank you for delving deep into your own soul to find these truths, these insights...

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the meaning of life is to simply exist. As organisms every cell in our body is created with the urge to want to survive no matter what. Only humans try to put meaning and purpouse to this life, at the end if you are simply existing you are fulfilling 1/2 of your purpouse, the other half being producing offspring so this pointless life cycle can continue. So if you can do that, your fulfilling natures purpouse. :)

[Joe]

Great politicians eat last.

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[Rick Rice]

Simon,

I'm just saw this post yesterday and have to say that it takes things to another level from the presentation you made at the AFPA Worldwide seminar - which was excellent. What an awesome lesson!

Thanks for sharing this and for doing what you do! It was great meeting you at the Worldwide.

[keith]

Thank you.

[Peggy L. Ritter]

After listening to this I no longer feel like I've wasted this day. Thank You

[Christianlilik]

Thanks Simon... very inspiring!

[Restored Relationships]

This was awesome! It helped me to see my purpose in writing my book to help parents be better parents. I'm about to add a video to act as a commercial to sell the book and this is helping very much. My purpose is the stop child abuse that is emotional, verbal and physical by helping parents see their purpose and how to use the right tools that I give them in the book.
Thank you.

[RikKonings]

Respect for you Simon. Sharing this and showing your heart to the world makes you a great leader.

You touch my heart and help me to develop dreams to create places on earth where the most vulnerable members of our society get inspired, motivated and known for their talents. With creativity as a source, purpose and social entrepreneurship we will step in the world of creating, serving others and contributing to the requests of the society we live in.

We call this empowermentcentres: Creative World Centres

THANK YOU for inspiring me further on my path.

Rik Konings
Founder Creative World Foundation
Eindhoven, The Netherlands