How I Found My Purpose

Introduction — The Day It All Changed

If you’d asked me a few years ago what my purpose in life was, I would have given you a blank stare.

I was busy, yes. I was moving, yes. But moving where? I didn’t know. My days felt like a checklist — wake up, work, eat, sleep — but there was no deeper “why” behind it.

Then something happened. Not a big, dramatic, movie-style event. No — it was small, quiet, and easy to miss. But it changed my life forever.

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The Restless Feeling

It started with a simple thought: Is this it?

I had a job that paid the bills, friends who cared, and a routine that looked fine from the outside. But every night, when I lay in bed, I felt a gap — an emptiness I couldn’t name.

I tried to fill it with distractions: social media, TV shows, endless scrolling. But no matter what I did, the feeling stayed. Something inside me was whispering, This is not the life you’re meant to live.

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The Moment of Clarity

One Saturday morning, I went for a walk in the park. I wasn’t planning anything deep — I just needed fresh air.

Then I saw it.

A little girl, maybe 8 years old, sitting on a bench, sketching something in a notebook. She was completely focused, her face lit up with pure joy. Her parents were calling her to go home, but she didn’t even hear them.

That’s when it hit me — that’s what I’m missing.

I couldn’t remember the last time I felt so deeply connected to what I was doing that the rest of the world faded away.

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The Search Begins

From that day, I started looking inward. I asked myself questions like:

• What activities make me lose track of time?

• What topics do I always find myself talking about?

• If money wasn’t an issue, how would I spend my days?

I journaled every morning. I experimented — volunteering, taking classes, even joining community events I’d normally avoid. I learned that finding purpose isn’t about waiting for one magical answer to appear. It’s about following little sparks until they lead you somewhere meaningful.

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The Breakthrough

One day, a friend invited me to help at a local youth workshop. I didn’t think much of it — I assumed I’d just hand out flyers or set up chairs.

But halfway through, one of the teens came up to me and said, “You explained that better than my teacher. I get it now.”

That single sentence lit something inside me. Teaching, mentoring, helping others see their potential — it made my heart race in the best way. I left that workshop feeling more alive than I had in years.

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Living With Purpose Every Day

Now, I’ve built my life around that passion. I still have challenges, of course. I’m still learning, still growing. But the difference is, every day has a meaning now.

Finding my purpose didn’t mean I quit everything and moved to the mountains. It meant I aligned my daily choices with what lights me up inside.

And here’s the thing — your purpose doesn’t have to be one big thing. It can be made of small, daily acts of love, service, and creativity that ripple out into the world.

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Conclusion — The Moral

Your purpose is not something you find once and then it’s over. It’s something you create, nurture, and live — one choice at a time.

If you’re still searching, start with curiosity. Follow what excites you. Pay attention to the moments when time disappears. Purpose hides in those little moments — just like that little girl in the park, sketching without a care in the world.

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Thank you for reading...

Regards: Fazal Hadi