Why are you here?

Some people believe that each of us is born with a purpose. They feel that there is some specific thing that you are supposed to be doing. That might sound kind of crazy, but think about it. I would be willing to bet that there are some things that you are just naturally better at than others, ways in which you are talented even without any form of practice whatsoever.

There is some talent or skill that you have that you could be using to make the world a better place. What is it? I have no clue, but it is something that you enjoy, something that brings you fulfillment and happiness. If you aren't doing it you are probably not happy with your life and are just getting by, day by day.  Maybe you can rebuild a carburetor with your eyes closed. Maybe you can make the most fantastic mousse or you can do differential equations in your head like most people add two and two. Perhaps you can fluently translate a speech into four different languages or write technical manuals or maybe you are more at home underwater than on land.

Whatever it is, you can and should be doing it. There is a certain satisfaction that only comes with doing something that you enjoy doing. And another kind of happiness that can only come with doing something useful for others. When the two of them are combined the level of joy is multiplied many times.  I spent a long time working out what I am good at and what I am not. Long past when others knew their purpose in life, I did not. Even once I was sure that I knew what my purpose was, I fought it for quite some time. I was pretty miserable while fighting it. But now that I have accepted it I am content.

My purpose is to be a leader, to leave the darkness and to walk in the light. To show others, by example, how to make their lives better and to make the world a better place, one soul at a time. How do I know this? When I am most comfortable and seem to be at home and "in my element" I am answering questions and solving problems and assisting other people in finding their way through life. Without even thinking about it I lead and I teach. And I learn and grow from the people that I lead and teach. When people call attention to the fact that it happens, I get a little shy about it and that is something I still get to work on. Like it or not I am a leader. But in reality I do like it. In fact, I love it. The joy I get from being able to assist others in working through their problems is indescribable.

What is it for you? What is it that you do that warms your heart? What makes you glad to be alive and able to contribute to society?( either as a whole or even on just an individual basis)