Purpose: 1) In this paragraph you will explore what is important to you and reflect on what gives purpose to your life; (purpose to help others)
2) A goal of this exploration is to learn to be whole and well balanced;
3) Self-awareness is at the heart of being balanced in all aspects of YOU; your emotions, your intellect, your spirituality, your relationships with yourself, others, the environment, and your higher power;
3) How you define purpose is the focus of this paragraph;
4) The specific question used for this paragraph depends on how you approach this topic;
5) Potential questions to consider might be: Why am I here in this life; What is the purpose of my life; What gives purpose to my life; what are my core values.
Task: This may be a difficult search, and it is one that will help you further define your desire to help others. Your values, those things that guide your life, may influence your paragraph. While the meaning of your life can only be found within you there are many elements that may inspire you: other people may act as guides; books may provide fresh material which may lead to new insights; teachers may present new perspectives, and mentors may offer creative options not previously investigated. Values represent what you feel or believe to be important to you. When you know and live by your values, you are in harmony and can work toward accomplishing your purpose. The bottom line is that discovering the meaning of your life lies in your exploration of what is important to YOU.
You are encouraged to search with objective eyes; let go of myths, illusions, expectations, especially expectations that are set by others. Finding meaning in your life and defining your values may be hard work and does involve a firm commitment. Understanding your values will help you to plan ahead, become more aware of your own priorities, and make it possible to take steps to change, adapt, or improve your life.
Standards:
Double spaced and typed in 12 Arial font;
Aim for around 300 words or fewer; the example has 112;
Follow good professional technical writing standards;
Have someone read your writing out loud to you.
Example:
In Search of Meaning: Potential and Healing
A purposeful life comes from helping people heal and reach their potential. Helping myself and others achieve life’s many possibilities directs much of what I do each and every day. There are many forms of healing. Each individual will find his or her peace and health in different ways. When I keep my values and life purpose at the center of my being I am better prepared to experience life to its fullest. Maintaining a balanced existence occurs when my emotions, intellect, work, play, and spirituality are in harmony with who I am. My relationships with others, the environment, and my higher power guides my daily actions and keeps me focused on the core of my purpose.
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