What is your reason for being? Businesses, companies, and even school boards have a mission statement which is effectively their reason for being. But what about individuals?
For many of us it is propagation of the species. Reintroducing our genes to the species gene pool. In other words, raising a family. For others, it may be altruistic, such as making a difference in the lives of others. For some, it may be hedonistic, taking as much from society as possible without giving back. Where are you on this spectrum of being?
The 'walk like a duck' approach is really the measure that accurately reflects who we are. When you get together with your friends do you talk about your volunteer work, the things your children have accomplished, your latest cruise, or the attributes of the automobile you just purchased?
It raises the age old questions of 'Why are we here?' and would the world miss me if I died tomorrow?
Many individuals are likely to experience different roles as they journey through life and often change as they age and perhaps gain a little more wisdom or perhaps get a little bored with a hedonistic life style. It is never to late to make a difference.
Why the philosophical tone to my Monday morning post. In the words of my friend Thavorn ... 'Why not!'
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