No Purpose

[vervex]

Gary, I completely agree with your post; I believe we are singing the same song, only in a different tune

Purpose can seem a willful act; however, if it comes from a genuine desire for self-discovery and self-acceptance it can lead one to expand their awareness and discover themselves further. The type of purpose I was cautioning against in my post as you have highlighted and explained very well is indeed conviction which would emerge from self-doubt, pain and fear. In all cases it is a choice of direction, and one should be as aware as possible of where it will take them and what emotions lead them to making this choice in the first place. I believe a lack of self-awareness, especially when self-induced, is what leads people to unhappiness.

But, that is not the only variety of purpose.That is just one on the more shallow end of the spectrum of experience covered by the word "purpose". I think actual, authentic, real purpose can and does naturally spring from deeper self-knowing, and self-acceptance.

One can have a balanced awareness that no matter in which direction one heads, all is well and nothing is lost, but remain yet aware that they are, indeed, headed in a particular direction, and thus in wisdom make their choices in accordance with that particular purpose.

I like very much this snippet above. *thumbs up*