Week 04 - How Purposes Work in Real Life

Section 2 - Purpose in Context Discussion

2.2. School / Educational Context

For this prompt, please share the following with your fellow learners:

  1. Your purpose statement

    My purpose in life is to be:

    • balanced and grounded, living mindfully in the present moment as a way of living life without the struggle of anxiety and depression;

    • honest and trustworthy;

    • unconditionally compassionate, forgiving, kind, and loving;

    • creative and productive in my fine art and writing profession;

    • financially wealthy which includes being financially independent, responsible, and stable;

    • an exciting and passionate lover;

    • a faithful, loving and caring husband, and father;

    • resourceful and helpful when it comes to dealing with issues that are important to me; and

    • someone in life who works to leave the world a better place.

  2. Why and how you are interested in developing your purpose (or have already developed a purpose) with this context in mind.

    I am interested in developing this purpose within a school context because finishing my education will provide me with a sense of accomplishment and achievement.

    It will also provide me with an opportunity to continue learning about my purpose and ways I can continue to push myself towards achieving it.

    It will provide me with an opportunity to forge relationships and connections with other students, teachers and individuals as well as organizations related to various aspects of my purpose.

2.4. Work Context

For this prompt, please share the following with your fellow learners:

  1. Your purpose statement

    My purpose in life is to be:

    • balanced and grounded, living mindfully in the present moment as a way of living life without the struggle of anxiety and depression;

    • honest and trustworthy;

    • unconditionally compassionate, forgiving, kind, and loving;

    • creative and productive in my fine art and writing profession;

    • financially wealthy which includes being financially independent, responsible, and stable;

    • an exciting and passionate lover;

    • a faithful, loving and caring husband, and father;

    • resourceful and helpful when it comes to dealing with issues that are important to me; and

    • someone in life who works to leave the world a better place.

  2. Why and how you are interested in developing your purpose (or have already developed a purpose) with this context in mind.

    I am interested in developing this purpose within a work context because working in a job I love will provide me with a sense of accomplishment and achievement.

    I am also interested in actualizing my purpose within a job I love as it will help me to stay honest and true to who I am and who I want to be.

2.5. Retirement Context

For this prompt, please share the following with your fellow learners:

  1. Your purpose statement

    My purpose in life is to be:

    • balanced and grounded, living mindfully in the present moment as a way of living life without the struggle of anxiety and depression;

    • honest and trustworthy;

    • unconditionally compassionate, forgiving, kind, and loving;

    • creative and productive in my fine art and writing profession;

    • financially wealthy which includes being financially independent, responsible, and stable;

    • an exciting and passionate lover;

    • a faithful, loving and caring husband, and father;

    • resourceful and helpful when it comes to dealing with issues that are important to me; and

    • someone in life who works to leave the world a better place.

  2. Why and how you are interested in developing your purpose (or have already developed a purpose) with this context in mind.

I want to develop my purpose with an eye toward preparing for a steady and stable future which includes a solid foundation for a successful career and comfortable retirement.

Ideally, forging a career in the fine arts, I want to be able to continue working until I pass away, but I know that is contingent on living healthy both in terms of maintaining a healthy body and mind.

2.6. Family and Community Context

For this prompt, please share the following with your fellow learners:

  1. Your purpose statement

    Same as above.

  2. Why and how you are interested in developing your purpose (or have already developed a purpose) with this context in mind.

I want to fulfill my purpose so I can provide for myself and my family.

I want to be able to ensure they too are able to fulfill their own dreams and purpose through the support I can provide by fulfilling my own dreams and purpose.

Many causes I believe in are rooted in helping others in my immediate local community, and I won’t be able to help them if I don’t stay true to the purpose I’ve outlined here - especially in regards to my mental and physical well being.

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