1.     A Life Path Provides Drive

A life path gets us going and makes us eager to start the day. Without this, you might feel your day is aimless to the point where there's no reason to try setting goals. I know I did. Left unchecked, this can affect mood and even lead to depression. Not ideal for anyone.

2.     A Life Path Builds Relationships

Knowing your purpose is one of those things which really brings people together. Having common interests and goals creates strong bonds. Without purpose, you might find it harder to connect to others. This is something that’s become important to me since I work from home and live alone and have found myself struggling in social situations.

3.     Your Life Path Lends Direction

Decisions can seem difficult sometimes when you have no overarching sense of purpose. When you are not working toward a goal or interest, it's easy to waver or let others lead the way. But knowing your life path means you weigh decisions against what's important to you, in other words, you honor yourself. More important, you keep to your own set of values every time you're faced with a choice.

4.     Your Life Path Lends Value

Without a life path, you might wonder whether you're making a difference. In contrast, feeling purposeful tells you you're making a difference and adding something to the world with every action that honors this purpose.

5.     Your Life Path Reduces the Need to Keep Up with the Joneses

If you worry about what others are accomplishing, it's probably because you're unsure of your own purpose. With confidence in your life path, it becomes less important what those around you are doing because you're more interested in your own personal journey.

6.     Knowing your Life Path Reduces Stress

We experience stress most when things around us feel out of control. With a strong sense of purpose, you know your direction and have a pretty solid idea of what you need to do to get where you want to go. Even more important is how this purpose helps you get back on track if you're sidelined for a crisis, giving you firm direction and control when things around you feel like they're out of your hands. This all reduces stress and helps you deal with challenges calmly and reasonably.

By knowing your life purpose, your life changes for the better. In my opinion, taking the time to figure out what that purpose is, is crucial to a healthy and happy life. Take the time for yourself. I’m sure you won't regret it.

Thank you again for joining me as I rambled about why knowing your life purpose is important. If you enjoy this theme, please remember to tool through the description box where I have links to additional resources including a free booklet that delves into more detail and a workbook for anyone interested in exploring the theme more. There will also be information on any group workshops if and when I figure that out.

In the meantime, bright blessings to all of you and I’ll be back with the next installment soon!