Want To Know Your Purpose In Life?
Write Your Bio As If No One is Watching
What if you died tomorrow? What would your obituary say? What if you lived instead? What would your Bio say?
There is a recurring theme in The Secret that "thoughts become things." If we do not monitor our internal dialogue, our thoughts about ourselves, then we may walk through life aimlessly, not knowing the meaning of our existence.
You may think you do not know why you are here, but you do. You know exactly why you are here on earth. The reason may be buried in your subconscious, and today we will expose it.
There is no better way to understand our purpose than to write a private Bio.
The Bio is a snapshot of who we are and what we have accomplished in life. It is typically written by someone other than oneself, as in a case of a memoir. As opposed to the obituary, which is post mortem, the Bio can be written for the living or deceased.
Writing your own biography in the future tense can help to proactively document the intention for your life. Bios are a great tool to reflect upon, to recenter yourself when you lose your way in life.
Bios require brainstorming, meditation, and homework. Let’s walk through it.
Please jot down notes as you answer these questions. It will help build the Bio. Answer these questions to get started finding your purpose and living your best life:
What Would You Change To Make Society Better?
What experience hurt you most in life? Did you endure childhood starvation? Neglect? Ableism? Sexual or Physical Abuse? Racism? Poverty? Low self-esteem? What is the one thing that has most negatively impacted you (or someone else) that you are passionate about alleviating? How could you protect others from this happening to them? This is your “cause.”
What Can You Do Better Than Most Without Trying?
Can you write a program with ease? Can you do a triple-pirouette without losing balance? Can you hold a tune better than Beyonce? Can you grab children's attention? Maybe you can draw a perfect circle effortlessly when the general population cannot do so without a protractor. This is your “gift.”
If you have a natural gift, then that is no coincidence. We are all a part of an interconnected network of thoughts and actions. Each of us uniquely contributes to society. Our natural talents are nature's way of connecting and elevating humanity. If we use that natural skill, our gift, and consciously apply it to inspire and help one another, we will all be better off.
The issue is that many of us overlook our gifts. Or we are not confident in them. Or perhaps we are afraid of them. The key is to acknowledge your gift and practice. Michael Jordan was arguably one of the greatest athletes. He still practiced and was able to inspire generations of athletes.
Life is about growth. How will you grow your natural talents to inspire others?
What Do You Value More Than Money?
Who or what impacted you most positively? What could you not live without and why? Most people set out to make a lot of money, but we have things confused. Unless we are trust fund babies, we are not born with wealth. Money is the reward/repayment for our contributions to society. There is a direct correlation between wealth and how much we help others. Think long and hard. Who or what helped you, and how can you use this technique to help others?
What is Your Personal Tagline?
Think Real Housewives of Anytown. Short and sweet, what is your personal motto? If you were a business, what would be your mission?
Now You are Ready. What Would Your Bio Say?
Write a bio that you keep to yourself. It should outline all of the above, including your life's purpose, your “cause,” your (anticipated) accomplishments, positive and negative influences that inspired you, and your end goal. Keep it concise. It helps to have a documented, written memo of your life’s intention. Pull it out when you need to reflect on your purpose.
Sample Bio:
Jane Doe is a world-class racecar driver with humble beginnings in Anytown, USA. There she and her sister were raised by a single mother, Judy.
As a child, Jane sat in the treehouse built by her grandfather, Jim, and watched cars zip by. Jim was an honest mechanic, a local celebrity who loved to fix cars and tell stories of his days drag racing the strip in Anytown.
This inspired Jane to one day drive a fast car herself. She attended Zip Fast Car University, where she honed her skills as a speed racer. She has competed on raceways worldwide, from the Formula One Grand Prix, in Monaco and NASCAR's Cup Series on Talladega Superspeedway in Alabama, USA.
Jane retired in 2066 with the most awards ever achieved by an American. She established the School of Speed, which teaches young teens how to race confidently and safely.
Jane's motto is, "If it ain't fast, it's slow."
In addition to running the school, Jane is an environmentalist. She was saddened and humbled when local developers chopped down the treehouse that she and her sister grew up playing in to make a parking lot for a strip mall. She created a non-profit organization — Trees N' Speed which plants 1,000 trees globally per year.
See how easy that was?
Thanks for reading! I hope everyone goes out there and makes a difference in a way only they can!
