I think people decide what their purpose is, You decided it was to be a mother, and now you can choose again - what brings you joy?

I think I've had all the joy sucked out of me...

Kittens maybe?

Everybody has the exact same MAIN purpose which is, to serve God. The other purposes branch off of that. Like, one of your purposes to be here was to be a mom. The desires of your heart are more of your purposes. Your "final destiny" comes about before u die. And u may not even know what that one is.

Like heretic said, "joy". U look deep down into your heart to find what things "give u" joy. So far, u said kittens. That's a great one. If u get stuck on just saying "kittens give me joy", then that means, there is a "puzzle" there that your "heart for kittens" is wanting, to put together. "Your" job is to let the pieces come about. And when they do, put them in their place. And before u know it, u have a picture of what your next "purpose that gives u joy" looks like, for u to do.

We all have roles we play in our lives and it is up to us to decide these roles and how many we choose to fullfill. We can have as many as we choose to handle and by what we desire ourselves to be in this life. You can make a difference in someone elses life just by one small action and this in itself gives anyone purpose.

I believe everthying that happens is meant to happen and for a purpose.

You will always be a mother and that role will never be taken from you no matter how far your kids move :-)

Man's Search for Meaning is a good book on SUGGESTIONS for creating purpose in our lives. I can't tell you why I'm here let alone why you are here. If you find out let me know. It's pretty scary out there and finding distractions is just that, distractions. Ultimate purpose is a lifelong journey I think. Anyway I'm rambling, thanks for letting me share.

Everything happens for a reason. We all have an individual purpose which utilizes our creative unique personalities and gifts to work together to grow. The western view has us thinking that it's a solitary race to the top. He who has the most toys at the end of the game wins. But the reality is that at the end of the gam, all the pieces go back in the box. It's not what you have, it's what you give away.

Your purpose is you now, to have a life . you can do what ever you want or always wanted to do, Hon.

Be selfish for once in your life and live.!!
Live for your dreams , seek out what you desire now. Have fun you crazy diamond. Shine!!

I agree with heretic. Find a new purpose. What is it you like to do? Would you like to volunteer? People all over the world are needed. You can be a part of that.