Is it possible to live a meaningful life without knowing your purpose?

I read a quote that said “Knowing your purpose gives meaning to your life,” which made me question if my life was meaningful at all because I’m still trying to figure out the purpose of my life. It is natural for most humans to question why they exist. For some people, this question might be easy to answer because they find purpose in their jobs, like being a doctor, but what if you don’t have a job that provides you with purpose? For other people, purpose might come from being a father or mother, but what if you were not blessed with a household full of children who need you. Other people derive their purpose from their spirituality, but some people lack spirituality in their lives. Having a sense of purpose is important to everyone because it has so many benefits, such as:

• Promotes longevity

• Enhances motivation

• Creates and fosters meaningful relationships

• Can prevent and alleviate depression

• Can prevent loneliness in old people

• Promotes resilience

• Boosts confidence

• Sparks creativity

• Helps with pain management

Here is the dilemma that people face who are uncertain what their purpose in life is. Purpose and meaning are like best friends. If you have purpose in life you automatically feel like you have a meaningful life. If you are doing something meaningful it will give you purpose. So, for those people like me who are still unsure about their purpose in life, it is more important to create meaning than to figure out why we exist. The relentless questioning about our purpose will take a toll on our mental health and keep us from enjoying life. I realized that my purpose is to create meaningful moments and genuine connections with people. I might not have a fancy career or a lot of money in my bank account……I’m still working on that ; ) Ultimately, we are all capable of creating a meaningful life that can give us purpose. It requires self-acceptance, creativity, curiosity, courage, self-reflection and 100% self-love. Good luck on your journey creating a meaningful life.