WHAT IS PURPOSE? Purpose is an original intention or function of creation. It is the true essence of your existence. Creation is you and I. We are created from a source. Every product emanated from a manufacturer. Yes or no? So, every individual came from a manufacturer, from someone that created us. An intention is something in your mind, what you have in your thought, what you want to do with that particular product. Function is what someone or something is use for. As a youth you must be useful. You’re youthful to be useful. You’re designed to do a particular thing which will bring glory to you, your family, to your community, your nation and to your generation. And also there are ways by which you can discover your purpose which are listed below: WAYS OF DISCOVERING YOUR PURPOSE. 1. What comes to you naturally? For instance I can talk and talk about purpose nonstop without getting tired or exhausted. And sometimes my mum tells me guy you talk a lot. I always told her that I talk a lot and I make money a lot. Is it not good? That is my purpose. My purpose is to help other people to discover their purpose. When people ask me what is your purpose? I always tell them my purpose is to help other people to discover their purpose and I always finds fulfillment doing it. That is my purpose. To help others to discover the path to their purpose, greatness, success and financial liberation. So it is very important to convert your talent to money by first discovering what comes to you naturally and showcasing it where it is needed and appreciated. 2. What triggers you? There is one particular thing you always do in class. Maybe you’re talented in drawing and your classmates or teachers are commenting that you’re good at it. That is a pointer to your purpose. Maybe yours is reciting inspiring poem in class. What is that particular thing, just one thing that you do and people always comments and compliments you? That special thing that people always say good thing about that “with this you’re going places.” That unique and peculiar thing that always triggers you. You must discover that thing early enough. Now is the time for you to discover it. 3. What do you love doing? For me I don’t love cracking jokes or comedies. It’s not my make-up. That is not what I am born for or to do. I am not a comedian. But to talk and talk on purpose a day is not enough for me to talk on purpose. Because that is my purpose. Purpose is the true essence of your existence . Anybody that exists without discovering his or her purpose will end up as a nonentity not as a celebrity. I had the privilege of meeting Mrs. Dora Akunyili, Nigeria former information and communication minister during Nigeria Leadership Summit 2012 organized by Anabel Leadership Academy last year December 11 and 12 and shared some of the things I am doing with her and also had a snap shot with her. I was able to do this because I have already discovered my purpose. With your purpose you can get to anywhere in life and meet anyone irrespective of their status. My purpose earned me the privilege of meeting people I wouldn’t have met hadn’t not been that I discovered it. Purpose gives you sense of belonging and essence of being. So you must discover what you love doing. 4. What do you hate seeing? 5. What is God saying concerning you and perfect plan for your life? There is something inside of you that will take only God to unravel or reveal to you. So you must always be connected to Him. Many are disconnected but you must be reconnected so that you can be able to access fresh ideas and insights about your purpose. WHAT IS PASSION? Passion is a very strong feeling of liking of something; a hobby or an activity that you like very much. That is passion. Passion and talent works handy. They work together. TALENT DISCOVERY IS PARAMOUNT TOWARDS DISCOVERY OF PURPOSE WITH PASSION Thomas Wolfe said: “If a man has a talent and cannot use it he has failed, if he has a talent and uses half of it he has partly failed. If he has a talent and learns somehow to use the whole of it, he has gloriously succeeded and won a satisfaction and triumph few men ever know.” The studies of self-development writers tell us that every single one of us, every one of you seated here possesses talents in some form or another. Our talents do not depend on background, upbringing, social class, job, ability or disability; hence the belief that they are divinely gifted. Our purpose is determined by God but to be discovered by you and I. Your mum or dad can’t discover your purpose for you. They can only tell you your passion. None of us possesses a greater or lesser talent than any other person. It is their use and application which distinguishes the so-called “talented” from the so-called “less-talented or untalented”. Nobody is a nobody and nobody is untalented. Your talent is not greater than my talent neither is mine greater than yours. Your talent maybe useful where mine may not be useful! So it all depend on going places where your talent will be recognized and appreciated. Everybody has a unique talent. CASE STUDY OF PASSION IN ACTION: Before I leave am going to read this quote by Steve Jobs, legendary founder of Apple Computers and Pixar Animation Studios, “Sometimes life hits you in the head with a brick. Don’t lose faith. I’m convinced that the only thing that kept me going was that I love what I did. You’ve got to find what you love. Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be satisfied is to do what you believe is great work. And the only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven’t find it yet, keep looking. Don’t settle for less. As with all matters of the heart, you’ll know when you find it. And, like any great relationship, it just gets better and better as the years roll on. So keep looking until you find it. Keep looking until you find your purpose. Don’t settle. You’re more than this. Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life. Don’t be trapped by dogma-which is living with the result of other people’s thinking. Two things lacking in our schools today is creative thinking and problem solving skills. Don’t let the noise of other’s opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most importantly, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become. Everything else is secondary.” Your purpose discovery is primary everything else is secondary! Mother Teresa once said, “We cannot do great things on this earth. We can only do small things with great love.” Your purpose delivery requires lots of passion! Lastly I want to say “YOU CAN BE THE VERY BEST IF ONLY YOU TRY. PUT IN MORE EFFORTS. A VERY VITAL FACTOR ON YOUR ROAD TO STARDOM IS PASSION. YOU MUST HAVE PASSION FOR WHAT YOU ARE DOING. THE MONEY WILL COME IF YOU CAN MAKE YOURS A SUCCESS STORY. SO MANY TIMES LITTLE THINGS DO COUNT YOU KNOW? YOU MUST STRIVE TO DO THAT WHICH YOU ARE BORN TO DO WITH LOTS OF LOVE.” Remember, the greatest discovery you can ever make is the discovery of your life’s purpose and doing it with every passion inside of you.
Posted on: Mon, 10 Feb 2014 20:14:05 +0000