If it wasn't for you.

If it wasn't for you... what would it be?

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There's always talk about companies and organizations mission statements and reasons for being. But what about our own, individual, personal mission statement or reason for being? Our reason for being is the one most important thing we own.  And the cool thing is, we can chose what that is... and then make it happen.

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Why are you here?   What is your purpose in life? What mark are you going to make on this earth? What are your goals, desires, passions?

When I ask people these questions, so many of them have said, "You know..I don't know, I never really thought about it," or "To be happy," or "To become a millionaire" or "To live until I'm 100" ... I can't help but think, "That's it?" Being happy and wealthy and dying old are things we all want -- that's a given.. we should all strive for happiness, health and wealth. But, a "life purpose" is so much deeper than to just achieve that.

To me, a life purpose is bringing something to this world that otherwise would not have happened if it wasn't for you.

It could be really tricky sometimes figuring out what your purpose here on earth is. And for a lot of us, it could take years to figure this out. These are the steps I took to figure out my life's purpose... Maybe it will help you too.

Find out what you are truly passionate about... for example, dancing, helping others, the environment, medicine, therapy, music, sports, etc.... and then, figure out a way you can make an IMPACT on whatever it is your passionate about. Figure out a way to create positive change towards your passion... change that would not otherwise happen if it wasn't for you. 

After you figure out how to create this change (keep reading to see examples), re-create your life to where your life's purpose is aligned with your daily habits and actions. Once you do this, you'll be so much happier... because you're living a life based on what you're passionate about. What can really be better than that?

We can change some aspect of the world by simply being that change. Want to stop world hunger? Start an organization that feeds the homeless. Wish the earth was cleaner? Start a group that picks up trash through out your city, or even take a walk everyday down your street to pick up trash. Wish that more minority youth would attend college? Become a mentor to one. These are just a few examples of being that change you wish to see, even if it seems small. Small things taken together can and will have a HUGE impact. 

By pursuing things you are passionate about and contemplating what you want our world to be like for your kids and grandkids in 50 years, you can formulate your life's purpose.

Create change that otherwise would not have happened if it wasn't for you.

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If it wasn't for you, what would it be?