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Home»Our Blog»Do This If You Want to Find Your Purpose

Do This If You Want to Find Your Purpose

Favour AbatangJune 2, 20253 Mins Read
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An honest reflection on what it really takes to build a meaningful life

We all ask ourselves the question at some point Why am I here It usually creeps in during quiet moments in the middle of a tough season after a major change or when life just feels a bit too routine. It’s the desire to live for something deeper to feel like your days are adding up to more than just bills small talk and scrolling.

The good news It is possible to find your purpose. Not because some people are born knowing and others aren’t but because purpose isn’t something you stumble across. It’s something you grow into. Slowly sometimes clumsily but always through living with intention.

Start With What’s Real

Purpose doesn’t usually show up in flashing lights or grand gestures. For most people it begins with paying attention. What makes you feel something not just happy but moved What problems in the world stir something in your gut What work makes you feel useful even if it’s hard

These questions are like seeds. When you take them seriously and act on them even in small ways you begin to build a path that feels like yours. You don’t need to have it all figured out. You just need to follow what feels honest even if it’s a little unclear.

Why It’s Possible for Anyone

It’s easy to believe that purpose is reserved for the lucky ones the people with perfect resumes big platforms or a clear calling. But the truth is every single person has something unique to offer no matter where they’re starting from. Purpose isn’t about prestige or performance. It’s about alignment doing what fits with your values your strengths and your story.

People have found purpose through starting small businesses raising children with care writing songs fixing cars teaching in classrooms mentoring teens building community gardens. There’s no one size fits all formula. But there is a common thread purpose often shows up when people decide to stop waiting and start showing up For others For themselves For what matters.

What Makes It Hard and Worth It

Finding your purpose isn’t always pretty. It requires trying things that might not work saying no to what looks good but feels wrong and being okay with uncertainty. Sometimes you’ll feel like you’re wandering. That’s okay. Wandering isn’t the opposite of purpose sometimes it’s part of the way there.

What makes it worth it is the shift that happens over time. You start waking up with a bit more clarity. You make decisions more confidently. You feel like your life is yours not someone else’s version of success. That’s not just fulfilling. It’s powerful.

A Final Word

You don’t need a perfect plan. You don’t need to be fearless. You just need to be curious enough to start and brave enough to keep going. Purpose isn’t something you find once and keep forever. It changes deepens and grows as you do.

So if you’re searching do this live with your eyes open. Listen to what pulls at you. Try something reflect and then try again. Your purpose isn’t lost. It’s waiting to be built by you.

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Favour Abatang is a dynamic social entrepreneur making significant strides in supporting teenage mothers and at-risk girls through tailored second-chance opportunities. She is currently growing her impact through her role as Community Manager at Opportunity Desk.

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