You might be pondering what the purpose of your life is, and this could put you in a contemplative mood today. Even though the meaning of what you do in life is always changing, perhaps there are certain principles and beliefs you have that guide your actions. This would be a good time to examine all the aspects of your life--career, relationships, spiritual practice--and see how they intertwine with each other. One way to do is this to draw two circles intersecting in the middle, labeling each circle with the parts of your life you would most like to reflect on today. You can then brainstorm a list of words or phrases in answer to the question, "How does this fulfill my purpose?" You can put in the intersection of the two circles any items that each circle has in common, and this can point you to the facets of your life that truly give your life meaning.

Seeing where our goals and desires overlap gives us insight into our life purpose. While we might think that we are living our purpose, we can easily lose sight of its true meaning for us through the ideas, desires, and expectations of those around us. Allowing ourselves to delve more deeply into this, however, makes it easier for us to recognize and concentrate on the parts of our lives that truly have meaning. By uncovering the common threads of your life, you will see your overall purpose more clearly today.