☆Effendy Karto☆ posted:

The sense of purpose is what gives zest and vibrancy to life. ... Purpose gives us the power to see problems as opportunities. ... Purpose gives us the power to rise above the fear of criticism.

Purpose gives us the power to make decisions. Once you decide who you are, where you are going and what matters to you, then other decisions fall more easily into place.

Purpose gives us the power to live meaningfully. Toward the end of his life, Dr. William Barclay, the noted Scottish teacher and writer said: "I have lived a long time and over the years I have realized that in my life, there are very few things that really matter, but those few things matter intensely!" What are those few things that matter intensely to you? Once you decide what you values are and what your purpose is, then life takes on meaning.

The truth is that there are few things in life as powerful as a purpose.