Ever wonder what you were doing here? I mean besides the massive question of why we were created...
As I sat in my office early one Monday morning, struggling to become aware of my surroundings on some level, the question came to mind. I considered for a moment, my purpose for being there, and something made me look beyond the money, the job, the clients, the product, and the building to see something deeper.
Recently, a hurricane destroyed much of the culture, the history, the jobs, not to mention homes and lives leaving us to wonder --- what is the purpose?
To the tune of "Counting Flowers" by the Statler Brothers, I breathed a sigh of relief and understood the purpose of my business, my life, my family, and my own reality...
Just Because.
Just because --- if I wasn't working, living, playing with my children, learning, what would I be doing?
Looking around, I found my purpose. I found that what makes me happy, content, and fills me with joy is what I do. I run my business because it gives me joy. I play with my children because hearing them laugh brings me joy. I live my life the way I choose because it brings joy to my heart.
Joy is my purpose.
It is my purpose for living, working, family life, rebuilding after a crisis, learning, recreating, and all that we do. When we discover the deep abiding joy of fulfillment and pursue that which brings true joy to our hearts, we understand that the purpose of what we do is deeper than just whatever happens on the surface. The joy abides inside each of us, dwelling and moving us to action at any given moment, leading us forward to greater accomplishments and deeper fulfillment.
What brings you joy? What purpose drives you forward? Where would you be, if you weren't where you are?
Copyright © 2005 - Jan Verhoeff
