Do We Have a Life or Soul Purpose?


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Is there such a thing? Is this a human being’s genetic tendency… a reincarnating soul’s karma obligation… a cosmic impulse embedded in individual psyches to fulfill the dreams of unbounded consciousness?
Is it more intense for some and less relevant for others. For some, purpose is connected to vocation, to meaningful, satisfying work. For others, purpose lies in their responsibilities to their family or friends. Others seek meaning serving their country, wider humanity or their chosen gods.
Purpose is unique to everyone. And, given a long life, will likely shift and change. With the dawning of the Age of Aquarius, conversations about life-soul purpose became more common. However the kernel of this can be found in ancient times as well. The Stoics did not simply wish to avoid an unfortunate life but to achieve an excellent soul.
I ask fellow Deep Thinkers to contemplate both the concept of a life-soul purpose, as well as whether they have identified such a facet in their own lives. I am including links to jump start your thinking.
- How To Know Your Life Purpose in 5 Minutes: Adam Leipzig (10 minutes)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vVsXO9brK7M
- Mark Manson’s Irreverent Take on Life’s Purpose (9 Minutes)
- Articles on Life’s Purpose
https://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/what-life-purpose
https://soulsalt.com/how-to-find-your-purpose/
- Article on Stoicism

Do We Have a Life or Soul Purpose?