This is a question I get a lot and it’s a great question.
Let’s start with the definition of both “purpose” and “values”.
Purpose is the reason you exist. This could be anything from teaching to entertaining to being a financial mentor, but it almost always involves helping others or in some way enriching others’ lives. From a Christian perspective, we all have a purpose to love and serve God. But God has given us a life purpose as well and only you can identify your purpose.
Values, on the other hand, are the things you value. These are characteristics you hold dear to your heart. When we think of values, we often think about things like honesty, integrity, and kindness. But your values could include fun, adventure, creativity, courage, financial responsibility, or a whole array of other characteristics.
It’s likely that your purpose and values go hand in hand. For example, one of my client’s purpose is to teach special education. She knows in her heart this is what she is meant to do. It was interesting to her to find that one of her primary values is to give a voice to those who can’t always speak for themselves.
Identifying your purpose and values and applying them to your life can have an impact on you that will change how you live, think, and interact with others. It can give you a measure of contentment that you never knew existed.
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Here’s to living your purpose and values!
