Reveal Your Life’s Purpose by Asking These 15 Questions
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You came here for a reason, didnt you?You can feel it in the depths of your being.Your life is inconceivably meaningful. You arrived on Earth for a purpose. What that purpose is, you have to uncover (and create) yourself. Its an epic quest from cradle to grave, and thats what makes life worth living.There is a deep yearning within everyone for that deep-seated sense of purpose. When people know what it is, they become an unstoppable force. Absolutely nothing can stand between them and the manifestation of their destiny.How do you reveal your lifes purpose? I cant tell you exactly how, as its incredibly distinct from person-to-person, but I canprovide you withthe tools for you to guide yourself along your journey. And your purpose isnt static either. It may very well change and evolve throughout the course of your life. Heraclitushit the nail on the headwhen he saidNo man steps in the same river twice, for its not the same river and hes not the same man.Ask And you shall receive
Here are15questions to ask yourself, which will set you in the
direction of your lifes purpose:1. What gives me energy?Activities
that align with your purpose will energize you. On the other hand,
activities that dont resonate with your essence will drain you. Be
aware and use your energy level as a guide.2. What excites me?This
is a better question than the lukewarm What am I passionate about?
Excitement is easily discernible for anyone. And the funny thing is
that you find out what youre passionate about simply by being
mindful of what excites you.The question you should be asking isnt,
What do I want? or What are my goals? but What would excite me? Tim
Ferriss3. What kind of ideas come to me in the shower?The shower is
probably the most relaxing part of your day-to-day life.
Inspiration strikes when youre relaxed, as thats when youre most
receptive. So be aware of what kind of inspiration comes to you
while youre gettin so fresh and so clean.4. What kind of things do
people always ask me about?What kind of advice do others seek from
you? This is indicative of the value you can potentially provide to
the world at large.5. What kind of conversations do I have with
those closest to me?What subject matter do you immerse yourself in
with loved ones? What information do you share with the people you
care about most? What do you talk about when youre being your true
self?6. What do I do with my free time?Actions dictate where
priorities lie.7. What topics do I regularly read about?An obvious
way to shine light on your biggest interests.8. What recurring
dreams do I have?The themes of your dreams will reveal a lot about
your subconscious. Search the meaning of dreams to get a better
grasp on the esoteric wisdom being conveyed.9. During which
experiences in my life have I felt the most alive?A different spin
on following your excitement.10. What unique interests, or
abilities, did I have as a young child?If youre memory is fuzzy,
ask your parents for more clarity. This question will reveal a lot
about your inherent abilities and your interests prior to societal
conditioning.11. What would I be doing if money were no object?12.
What would I be doing if I absolutely, 100%, did not care about
what other people think?Like the question about money, its
important to ask yourself what you would be doing if there were no
limitations. If you were completely free, what would you do?13.
What is on my bucket list?What is most important to you? What
things, when achieved, will create that deep sense of fulfillment
within you? These will most certainly guide you toward your
purpose.14. What topics can I blend together to create my own
unique niche?How can you commix multiple subjects to create your
own unique mosaic of life? A great example thatJames Altucherused
was someone who loves both basketball and statistics. If they dont
make it to the NBA (which will be the vast majority of people),
they can blend their interests of basketball and statistics to
create their own unique amalgamation of mastery.15. If I were to
write a short (1-2 sentence) About Me, describing the ideal version
of myself, what would it be?Ive been asking myself these questions
repeatedly for some time now. What have they revealed so far? Well,
all signs point to writing and poetry being a major part of my life
purpose (for this chapter of my life, at least). Why? Because Im
fascinated by the intricacies of the English language. I also have
a sick obsession with super-lyrical hip-hop (like this) and a
burning desire to read, like all of the books in the world are
about to get theLibrary of Alexandriatreatment. Plus, the act of
writing itself excites me. Thats why Im able to practice every day,
sparking new ideas and catalyzing continuous improvement. Combine
that with my vast array of additional interests (health, fitness,
spirituality, meditation, philosophy, psychology, self-improvement,
history, lifehacking, hiking, travel and cooking, to name a few)
and I have a staggering stockpile of raw material to distill into
digestible poetry and prose. I figured out that everything I enjoy
absorbing contributes to the skill of writing. So thats why I do
what I do.Consistently ask yourself these revelatory questions and
you will uncover your life purpose, as well as help bring it to
fruition.With more power than your mind conceives
You came here for a reason
You are a healer, believe
Earth is calling for a new season
Instate this miraculous age
Create a spectacular page
In the book of love and life
Lightheartedly rise above the strife
For your essence is essential
Please, step into your true potentialHave fun on your quest called
life.Jahn John Warner Laster Johnston Lasterthis was meant to be an
explanation of why I went fromJohn Johnston as most of you know
me,to John Warner Laster..then this Jahn Warner Laster.Well, its
turned into some un-intentional soul-searching and a mix of my own
search for meaning.If youll indulge in a bit of autobiography.It
feels like I should share this..A lot of pain has come up writing
this..and hopefully some healing..but that is a not her story.July
20, 1966,Queens, New York, St Albans Navy Hospital,John Warner
Laster (me) was born to Warner & Judy Laster!Pop was a flight
surgeon for the Navy and Mom was a stewardess for Eastern..you can
guess how they met.JUnfortunately, I dont remember him.Back in 1969
he had gotten sick flying overseas..Vietnam,and had been using very
strong narcotics for pain..the kind MDs can get easily.on Dec
18thof that year, he killed himself.Thats how I ended up in
Oklahoma City.My grandmother lived there and thats where my Mom
grew up.I guess most of us dont remember life at 3but I knew
something bad had happened..Dad was gone..and I was told he died in
his sleep..forward 4 years 1973.Mom had just married this cool guy
Ted Johnston.He was going to be my new DadI was very happy, and
very proud to have a Father.I have this distinct memory when I was
about 7 we had just moved out of Grammys house into our new family
home.I had a new house.new dad,new home,new school,new name JOHN
JOHNSTON!Heck I thought it was pretty cool.HAPPY Days!!Well one
night I was startled by loud yelling coming from their room, which
was next to mine.I heard my mom scream then Ted yelling, then
things being knocked down, then a big thud on the wall and heard my
mom cry out in pain then sobbing..sounded like she hit the wall
pretty hard. I guess there was more yelling, but I dont remember, I
was pretty scared and crying..very scared really. and
confused.Well, this continued and it was soon meted down to me with
regular beltings if I didnt tow the line, talk back, do my chores
or whatever else the whim of the day.I had never been around this
type of violent behavior and yelling and screaming and crying..and
this my new Dad was supposed to love & protect us, was now my
enemy.You might hate me nowhed say, butyou ll appreciate me when
your 25!Christ! The utter absurdity of that when I think back on
that one...well he was right and wrong.Right that I came to hate
him..but wrong thinking that it went away at 25.I find myself full
of conflicting emotions asI write
this.sadnesssorrowguiltpainanger..This is the anger thatturned
intofear and guilt & deep depression. Fear of my step-dad, and
guilt for not being strong enough to help my mom, and the
depression from not wanting to feel anymore.I rationalize that that
was years ago, I was only 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14,sowhy dont like the
name Johnstonwell that is the dark reason I spose.John Johnstonwell
besides the Jon Jonson from Wisconsin jokes& John johns futon
(in Japan)I kindof liked my name and subsequent nick
names.JJJohnstonJohnJJohnJohn: )with this I smile at the memories
and to all of those who have spoken thus to me.!so..fast forward to
2008, and after many many hours of deliberation and possible name
changes..I decided to go back to my birth name.John Warner
Lasterplus, I really wasnt in contact with my past highschool or
college friends so it really wouldnt matter anyway, no one would
know...so changed it..And..what do you know?2009?FACEBOOK!EVERYONE
from high-school and college re-united ONLINE and me with a new
name!!Well heck, girls get their named changed when the y get
married right.so, not too big of a deal,. but didnt want to go by
John Johnston Laster..that seemedhokey..so..anyway..that was
that.
JohnI like the name John.It has been my name for the past 45 years.Its a good name,a biblical name..a common name,my birth name..Well..I had that itch again..it just didnt feelright..I didnt like it.Dear John,gotta go to the john, (oh yea that one)John GottiJohn KennedyJohn the Baptisteven another John Laster a comedianJohn John John John John Johnhistory bit ..Im intrigued by warrior and indigenous cultures. I learned they change their names throughout their lives based on what they do in the tribes.especially the Australian Aboriginals and Native Americans.I too, had grown, changed, evolved, transformed.I wanted a changea new name?no..but a variation on my current namehmmmI remember listening to Kymani Marley singing about JAH..what a cool name that was JAHThen it hit me..why not spell my name JAHNPronouncedthe same and actually is the German way to write John,and since Im German, Irish, English, & Cree Injun..well that was that.JAHNJahn Warner LasterI like it.Its different.It reflects my heritage and new phase in life.I chose it.so thats it ..a bit more long winded than I intendedfor my friends I have known throughout the years,and to those I have known briefly..I am honored and thank you for reading this.-JahnJahn John Warner Laster Johnston Lasterthis was meant to be an explanation of why I went fromJohn Johnston as most of you know me,to John Warner Laster..then this Jahn Warner Laster.Well, its turned into some un-intentional soul-searching and a mix of my own search for meaning.If youll indulge in a bit of autobiography.It feels like I should share this..A lot of pain has come up writing this..and hopefully some healing..but that is a not her story.July 20, 1966,Queens, New York, St Albans Navy Hospital,John Warner Laster (me) was born to Warner & Judy Laster!Pop was a flight surgeon for the Navy and Mom was a stewardess for Eastern..you can guess how they met.JUnfortunately, I dont remember him.Back in 1969 he had gotten sick flying overseas..Vietnam,and had been using very strong narcotics for pain..the kind MDs can get easily.on Dec 18thof that year, he killed himself.Thats how I ended up in Oklahoma City.My grandmother lived there and thats where my Mom grew up.I guess most of us dont remember life at 3but I knew something bad had happened..Dad was gone..and I was told he died in his sleep..forward 4 years 1973.Mom had just married this cool guy Ted Johnston.He was going to be my new DadI was very happy, and very proud to have a Father.I have this distinct memory when I was about 7 we had just moved out of Grammys house into our new family home.I had a new house.new dad,new home,new school,new name JOHN JOHNSTON!Heck I thought it was pretty cool.HAPPY Days!!Well one night I was startled by loud yelling coming from their room, which was next to mine.I heard my mom scream then Ted yelling, then things being knocked down, then a big thud on the wall and heard my mom cry out in pain then sobbing..sounded like she hit the wall pretty hard. I guess there was more yelling, but I dont remember, I was pretty scared and crying..very scared really. and confused.Well, this continued and it was soon meted down to me with regular beltings if I didnt tow the line, talk back, do my chores or whatever else the whim of the day.I had never been around this type of violent behavior and yelling and screaming and crying..and this my new Dad was supposed to love & protect us, was now my enemy.You might hate me nowhed say, butyou ll appreciate me when your 25!Christ! The utter absurdity of that when I think back on that one...well he was right and wrong.Right that I came to hate him..but wrong thinking that it went away at 25.I find myself full of conflicting emotions asI write this.sadnesssorrowguiltpainanger..This is the anger thatturned intofear and guilt & deep depression. Fear of my step-dad, and guilt for not being strong enough to help my mom, and the depression from not wanting to feel anymore.I rationalize that that was years ago, I was only 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14,sowhy dont like the name Johnstonwell that is the dark reason I spose.John Johnstonwell besides the Jon Jonson from Wisconsin jokes& John johns futon (in Japan)I kindof liked my name and subsequent nick names.JJJohnstonJohnJJohnJohn: )with this I smile at the memories and to all of those who have spoken thus to me.!so..fast forward to 2008, and after many many hours of deliberation and possible name changes..I decided to go back to my birth name.John Warner Lasterplus, I really wasnt in contact with my past highschool or college friends so it really wouldnt matter anyway, no one would know...so changed it..And..what do you know?2009?FACEBOOK!EVERYONE from high-school and college re-united ONLINE and me with a new name!!Well heck, girls get their named changed when the y get married right.so, not too big of a deal,. but didnt want to go by John Johnston Laster..that seemedhokey..so..anyway..that was that.
JohnI like the name John.It has been my name for the past 45 years.Its a good name,a biblical name..a common name,my birth name..Well..I had that itch again..it just didnt feelright..I didnt like it.Dear John,gotta go to the john, (oh yea that one)John GottiJohn KennedyJohn the Baptisteven another John Laster a comedianJohn John John John John Johnhistory bit ..Im intrigued by warrior and indigenous cultures. I learned they change their names throughout their lives based on what they do in the tribes.especially the Australian Aboriginals and Native Americans.I too, had grown, changed, evolved, transformed.I wanted a changea new name?no..but a variation on my current namehmmmI remember listening to Kymani Marley singing about JAH..what a cool name that was JAHThen it hit me..why not spell my name JAHNPronouncedthe same and actually is the German way to write John,and since Im German, Irish, English, & Cree Injun..well that was that.JAHNJahn Warner LasterI like it.Its different.It reflects my heritage and new phase in life.I chose it.so thats it ..a bit more long winded than I intendedfor my friends I have known throughout the years,and to those I have known briefly..I am honored and thank you for reading this.-Jahn