Damon's Path To Purpose Analysis

It is difficult for a person to pinpoint what their purpose is. I see my purpose as making a difference in someone else’s life, whether it is a complete stranger, someone in my family, or an animal even. It does not have to be the biggest gesture, but it would be rewarding to help out in whatever way I can. In Damon’s Path to Purpose, he states that, “...absorption in purposeful tasks may be strenuous, it also brings a deep sense of satisfaction, well-being, and exhilaration.” I know that it is not easy to fulfill a purpose, however, I also know that no matter how hard it gets or how long it takes, the end results will be rewarding.
When I think about the years ahead of me, I know they will be exciting. I will have graduated from college and …show more content…
It does not have to be the highest paying job, but I have to be able to go into work every day and be happy that I am there. This goal is not only for me, but for my grandpa also. He stepped up and took a fatherly role in my life over the years, and without him I would not be the person I am today. I want to show him that he did not waste his time and money on me, and that I can become someone that he is proud of. He made the biggest difference in my life, and I want the chance to do the same for him. I also want to make a difference in someone else’s life as my grandpa did for …show more content…
When my family adopted another cat, we went to a shelter and there had to be at least thirty dogs and fifty cats in the facility. I wanted to cry when I went there, because those animals did not have a loving home, and it was challenging to pick just one cat to take home. It made me start thinking about volunteering my time at a shelter to give more attention to the animals that need it. Then, a couple years later, my grandpa did not buy the right dog food, and instead of returning it, I donated it to our local shelter. When I went there, they posted a sign saying they were at full capacity. It broke my heart to think that there were stray animals out there that did not have a shelter to go to. Those instances gave the goal to buy a large piece of land when I had the money and make it home for as many strays as possible. My goals come from different experiences in life, and they will help me achieve my purpose by making a difference in someone else’s life. For me, a little kindness goes a long way and kindness can make the biggest difference in life. I not only value kindness and compassion, but family and education. Without those values, I cannot fulfill my purpose in life of helping others. I do not want to become a person that leaves the world without making it better than when I entered it. With my values and goals, I will not become that