PURPOSE

A great spiritual leader has said, "A man without a purpose is like a ship without a rudder, never likely to reach home port." A rudder is a very small thing yet it gives steering and direction to any ship regardless of the size or age of the ship. As a rudder is to a ship, so is a purpose to a human being. In order to maintain good mental and physical health as well as experience joy and fulfillment, human beings need a purpose. A purpose is what motivates us, keeps us focused, gives our life meaning and keeps us growing throughout our life. Whether you are young and still in school, at the beginning of your career, or in your retirement years, you need a purpose. You need that certain something that keeps you thinking, planning and experiencing fulfillment. Lack of purpose results in physical and mental decompensation as well as early death. It's a major cause of anxiety and depression. We need the rudder of purpose to have joy in life. Do you have a purpose?