Comments on: Believing We Have a Purpose in Life: I Do, Do You?

By: Ikeyee

Ikeyee — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:49:18 +0000

By chance I came across your article. I am amazed that you have written what has been on my mind for quite some time. Now I understand that I am not alone. I know that now that I must continue my quest to fulfill what ever GOD has instilled in me. I believe that we all have a purpose in life. It’s up to us to search for it and by searching that we go through trials to prepare us. I look forward to reading other articles that you may have in the future.

By: tremaine

tremaine — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 16:19:02 +0000

~jilly: great book recommendation… you know it’s one of my favorites.

~Angel: I agree with what you’ve stated. The things we do, who we are, and who we affect all ties perfectly w/ purpose. I haven’t overlooked that, I just can’t shake that there’s something *bigger* to be done, you know?

Thank you both for reading.

By: Angel

Angel — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 06:13:24 +0000

I must say, I too am feeling the same way. Turning thirty was a rebirth for me because I have been able to see what I have been doing up until now and see that I’ve been chasing my own tail for umpt number of years dealing with relationships both intimate and family. I found that by opening myself up to the world the world will accept me for who I am and with that I am able to touch people without saying a word because someone may hear someone else talk about how I’ve changed from this to that. That may spark a need/want for change. Someone may read something I’ve written or seen the things I have done personally. These impressions we make I feel are our purpose. I mean by living life to the fullest is our purpose. That fight we make to have the job or home or car we want. The travels we’ve done, the goals we’ve dreamed, set, put into motion and accomplished. The courage to act on our dreams is what life is about and by following those dreams we are doing what we are supposed to be doing. Trust in ourselves and we can never go wrong.

By: jilly

jilly — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 22:32:39 +0000

very thoughtful read, ma, and it mirrors some of the things that have been on my mind heavily as of late. i believe everyone has a purpose in life too. as you stated, the tricky part is finding out what it is. some people figure it out as children; they most likely have some innate quality or talent, and they feel it’s a must that they share it with the world. with others…well, the quest goes way into adulthood. i recommend everyone reading this article pick up mitch albom’s “tuesdays with morrie.” it’s a very heartfelt and inspirational read. it touches a lot on what you wrote about, tre. i know you’ve read it already, but i recommend it for others.

By: tremaine

tremaine — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 21:50:50 +0000

Ah Bizzy B, as much as I strive to be a realist, it’s hard not to point out the beauties of the world and of knowledge or yearning for something. Thanks for reading and trust me, I have my pessimist moments as well (I’m human).

Tracey, good luck with your quest and thank you for reading.

By: Tracey

Tracey — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 16:57:21 +0000

I am on that same quest. I tend to believe that our purpose is to continually live our daily lives with this thing we call purpose, to always desire to do the right thing to challenge ourselves to do more for human kind. Consciously making the world a better place just because we are allowed the priviledge of existence in it. Along the way we all get the opportunity to experience LIFE, contemplation/ thinking, emotions that run the gamut of unspeakable joy to devastating despair. Sometimes we don’t have control over what happens to us but we do have control over our response, even when our life is on the line. Purpose is a joyful and sometimes frustrating quest, yet it is still worthy of pursuit.

By: The Bizza

The Bizza — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 03:48:41 +0000

Wow. It’s almost as if your perspective is the yin to my yang… or vice-versa. I won’t go into detail here, but perhaps I will another time.

I will say that I’m glad that you and others like you exist in this world, if only to balance-out us pessimists. I enjoyed reading your article.

By: tremaine

tremaine — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 15:31:45 +0000

Omotoke, I for 1 do not fear death, but i do however, fear how I am going to die. I just cannot shake the feeling of maybe I’m supposed to be doing something greater, *shrugs* Perhaps, I’m being overly critical of myself and my accomplishments. I thank you for reading and I appreciate your words :)

Cola, it’s good to know that people relate to what I am writing and take something with them with each article too. Thanks for reading and thanks for your very positive words too.

By: Cola

Cola — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 14:07:17 +0000

Tremaine..I always love your articles. You are such a great writer. It’s like you are right inside of my head. lol. So like Omotoke I think you are currently meeting your purpose through writing! I know that I always take away something from what you have written. Thanks! :)

By: Omotoke

Omotoke — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 03:42:31 +0000

Tremaine,
I think you just achieved your purpose darling. That’ not to say it’s all over but more like maybe your purpose is to share your heartfelt soul searched feelings with people from everywhere because they need to know. I agree with you I too have a purpose in life but I don’t think about death and neither do I fear it because I know in no uncertain terms that the day of my departure will only be my Creators way of letting me know that I have achieved my purpose and played my role to His (or Her) satisfaction and thus can then move on to the next phase of my journey.

Keep writing, I enjoyed reading this piece.