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What does it mean?
Humans often lose sight of their intended purpose.
In plain terms
People forget why they were meant to be here.
What can you take from it?
Remember your purpose and mission.

Where it applies

  • midlife reflection
  • career changes
  • moral crises

Putting it to work

  • life planning
  • service work
  • self-reflection

Questions to consider

  • What message do you feel you carry?
  • What purpose have you lost or found?

Another view

Purpose is often self-defined rather than pre-assigned.

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