The Myth of ‘I Don’t Have a Purpose’

Everyone Has One, Why Am I Saying This?

1/21/20253 min read

Mark Twain famously said,

“The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.”

Let’s be real—most of us nail the first day without much effort. It’s the second one that feels like chasing a runaway train. But here’s the thing: everyone has a purpose. Yes, even you, even on those days when you’re eating daal chawal for dinner and wondering what it’s all about.

So why do so many of us feel there is no meaning to life and we’re here just to go through the motions? The answer lies in which lens are we using to see this idea.

Pleasure vs. Purpose: A Tug-of-War

Our ego has us chasing comfort, happiness and pleasure through acquiring things—wealth, cars, the latest gadgets, and those must-have shoes you’ll wear twice. But here’s the kicker: this materialist hamster wheel isn’t feeding our soul; it’s feeding our basic human needs of pleasure, comfort and significance.

Sure, they’re important but money and possessions are a means to an end, not the end itself. And when we confuse the pleasure with purpose, we’re left feeling hollow, like an empty nest.

We Are Energy Beings

We’re not just flesh and bone; we’re energy beings. And chasing a materialistic life lowers our vibrations, leaving us disconnected from our true selves.

Our soul’s ultimate goal isn’t a bigger bank balance—it’s connection and enlightenment. And no, that doesn’t mean sitting on a mountaintop in silence for the rest of your days (unless that’s your thing, of course).

When we focus on raising our consciousness instead of just chasing things, we meet our needs in a way that nourishes our soul. Higher consciousness leads to a purposeful and meaningful life. It’s like switching from fast food to a gourmet meal—satisfying on a whole different level.

Hence, your sense of “identity” plays a crucial role in shaping your journey to discover your life purpose. How you define yourself—whether as a body seeking comfort, control and pleasure or as a soul seeking love, growth and contribution—directly influences the direction and depth of your quest.

Everything Has a Purpose (Yes, Even Houseflies)

Everything in the universe has a purpose. The stars? They light up the night, show us the way. Trees? They clean the air and give us shade. Even houseflies serve as messengers, reminding us to tidy up our act (literally).

But here’s where humans are unique: we have free will. We get to choose our purpose. It’s both an incredible gift and a daunting responsibility. Your purpose isn’t handed to you on a silver platter; it’s something you discover and define for yourself.

What’s Your True Identity?

Your broad life purpose is to feed and nurture your soul i.e. your true identity. And guess what? That means practicing the attributes of The Creator that have been given to you—love, compassion, creativity, and so much more. When you live authentically and embrace self-knowledge, you’ll find the clarity to uncover your unique purpose using potential and passions as guiding lights.

Passion, potential, and purpose are interconnected. Your potential is limitless, so why limit your purpose? You decide where to draw the line based on your passion, courage, and capacity to take responsibility and risks. Whether you focus on self-mastery, taking care of family and friends, expanding your influence to larger humanitarian work or saving the environment, your purpose is yours to shape and define.

Purpose: Your Daily GPS

Living a meaningful life isn’t just about the big picture; Being in the moment, enjoying the daily journey and little joys of life and staying aligned with your larger goals are just as important as the destination itself.

Our life purpose approach simplifies this:

1. Be of Value: Nurture your unique skills and talents and become an expert in an area and the best version of yourself (self-mastery)

2. Create Value: Identify a problem in the world and define a solution using your talents (self-mastery) to solve it.

3. Deliver Value: Define your role in implementing the solution.

As Pablo Picasso put it, “The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away.”

Start Your Quest Today

So, the next time you catch yourself thinking, “I don’t have a purpose,” remember that it’s not about finding purpose—it’s about creating it. To move from a mundane, rat-race existence to a life full of meaning and fulfillment? It all starts with discovering your purpose and living it daily.

Ready to take the first step? Check out the A Quest for Life Purpose Program. Your soul’s waiting. Let’s get you started on your quest!