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What do you believe your "PURPOSE" in li

Mamabear59
Mamabear59
Like to get a discussion started. Definition of the word "PURPOSE" please? What do you believe is your purpose here on Earth.? My belief is I am one of the chosen ones to deal with this heavy cross that I carry, the weight is overwhelming at times. But I have a purpose, or so I have been told. At times I wonder what that purpose really is? Is it my husband, my grandchildren, my own daughter, or is my purpose to be a thinker, a problem solver, a advocate, I do some advocating-help to some that I have met through out the years. Mostly ones that my husband introduced me to.

This may sound crazy to some, but I believe Earth is hell, and when you die you are finally free of hells earth.Adam and Eve had a purpose and they failed, yes I have failed many of times, but I try my hardest not to continue to do so. I'm just wondering though what is "MY PURPOSE HERE ON EARTH"?
Mamabear59
Lynn
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If you had asked me that question a few months ago, my answer would be a very different one than it is today. I feel a need, to the core of my soul, to advocate. To that end, I am going back to school in January to get my degree in social work. I am also going to be volunteering for our local Service League, which is an organization devoted to helping prisoners and their families.
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Lynn, I do believe that we all have a purpose here on earth. And yes this is definitely not heaven! Only God is perfect and we are going to fail many, many times before we learn what our purpose is. It is through our failures and pain that we can become stronger and wiser for what we are truly suppose to be doing. Your purpose is all that you are doing right now and what you will accomplish in the future for yourself, your family and others. Now if you are feeling overwhelmed or underwhelmed and not sure if what you are doing right now is the right path for you - stop -breathe - and dance. Do something for yourself to make your heart smile. Than you can go back and see if you are living your purpose. Hugs -Sheryl
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