Day 4, General Life Purpose

Many persons have a wrong idea of what constitutes true happiness. It is not attained through self-gratification, but through fidelity to a worthy purpose.

Hellen Keller

What is your life purpose the author asks?
Well, my life purpose is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of teenagers. I am going to school to become an Ag teacher and a farmer. Not to mention hopefully one day a husband and father, and leader. I feel that my purpose here in life is to be tested, and to see what kind of person i really am. I am striving to become a leader. I would like to be the person that everyone turns to for advice and knowledge, as well as wisdom. One day maybe even run for office. My goal in life for quite a while has been to be Secretary of Agriculture for the Untied States Government. How am I going to do that being a teacher, i have not a clue. I want people to benefit from me. Not being selfish, but i really love talking to people, and helping them. I think that that is one of the main reasons for me wanting to become a teacher.

        On a more here-now note, at this point in my life, college, i am getting my education, and preparing for what i talked about previously. Im not married, i dont have a family, and at this point in time, i am really not trying to make a difference in the lives of everyone i meet. If i were on a scale, and on one end it was a self centered person and on the other end it were say Gandhi or Mother Teresa, i'm probably leaning towards the self centered side. I dont think that i am per-say self centered, but college is a time for you, and going for your goals, and getting an education for you to provide for a family in life. So college is pretty self centered. Yes i can do things at school and in the community, and i am trying my hardest to. I have joined clubs, and even a professional fraternity for Agriculture Education majors that focuses on leadership and service. My goal now, is to start working my way towards the other side of the scale.

          I know i still have 3 years of college left, so it may take a while, but i am positive i can do it. Like i said before, in the words of Henry Ford, "if you think you can or you think you can't, your right."