Summary:
The meaning of mission in life, the definition of personal vision, the need for a personal vision and mission in life
“The difference between successful people and really successful people is that really successful people say no to almost everything.” ― Warren Buffett
Have you ever found yourself cruising through your life with no aim? Are you indecisive on what option to choose, A or B or C? Have you ever wondered why you are on this planet? If you have, then the good thing is you have a path and you are going through it, but you simply don’t seem to have a destination.
In other words, your issues with uncertainty and lack of personal vision could be due to you not having a clear or defined life mission. It is suffocating to live in a world not knowing why one exists. It becomes difficult to go through the monotony of daily life with no apparent goal or destination. Existence feels more robotic than purposeful. Hence, it is essential to find or have a mission for one’s life. It gives meaning to our existence, and the best part is, that we have the freedom to choose it.
A life mission is ultimately the driving force of human life. Having a mission for life means we have an aim and hence it becomes our guide when we need to make decisions. Many paths take us to the same destination or a different one. But knowing where our destination lies gives us the foresight of choosing which path to follow.
Humans are meaning-seeking curiosity-bitten creatures. We all rise from our beds on different days for different reasons. It could be anything from proposing to the love of one’s life to just running a few errands. But those are purposes, not exactly a mission. If we were to dissect our purpose or goal, then deep within we shall find our mission. It’s always been there, whether we’ve observed it or not. It is the point against which we measure the value of our actions.
However, it is worth noting that mission in life is different from goals and purpose. A goal is something that can be achieved and is done with. Soon the previous goal will be replaced by another one. Meanwhile, a purpose is very similar to a mission but leans towards why one is living? But a mission is a complete package that defines your goals and purpose. It is your identity and shows who you are, what you stand for, and what you want to give to the world. Your entire life revolves around this core agenda.
It is important to have a mission in life for without one, you did be a sailboat sailing the ocean of life but with no port of call. You’d have no guidance on where to go or what to do. This can lead to a situation where when facing big decisions, you make them blindly. This can lead to decisions that may not be in line with what you want to do, irrespective of knowing the latter or not.
Your life mission is part of your personal identity. It is the guide that tells you who you are and what you stand for. This is important because it gives you confidence, courage, and drive to remain focused and achieve your aim. Besides, your mission in life will also inspire others. So how do you find your life mission?
Finding your life mission can be a bit tricky because it relies on some inner thinking. It requires you to know who you are, what drives you and gets you excited, and what you want to be in the future. Finding self-knowledge is a bit challenging but very essential.
So, if you don’t have or haven’t found a life mission, think about the things that really mean something in your life. Do you like to entertain people? Are you into helping others? Do you find sheer pleasure in creating things? Or do you want to influence a particular area of society? Self-knowledge is all about asking yourself who you are. Who do you want to be? What do other people think and talk about you?
What is your story so far and where do you want it to reach in the future? Is there something that makes you feel alive? You are the author of your own story so decide who you want to be? It is highly recommended to write down your life mission statement and place it where you can see it every day. Writing down something is a very personal act and we also like to hold on to what we write.
Bearing your life mission in mind is good but seeing the same on your desktop or smartphone screen is better for frequent visual stimuli will reinforce your need to achieve it.
A life mission statement can be something like “My mission in life is to learn as much as I can, to achieve as much as I can, to push myself as hard as I can, to become someone that I would be proud of. I want to inspire other people to live their lives to the full by living my life to the full.”
Go ahead and identify your personal vision and life mission today for it will anchor your existence and shape your future in the best possible way.
