To cultivate a higher purpose in life requires that you serve a higher function outside of yourself in this world. There has been a lot of research about the benefits of developing a higher purpose in life for overall health and well-being. By finding our higher purpose, we can motivate yourself and inspire others in ways that we wouldn’t be able to otherwise.
One way to develop a higher purpose is by helping others. When we focus on others and their well-being, we realize that our influence on the world is much broader than we think. Therefore, your desire for self-improvement isn’t just about us. It’s also about the role we play in our community and in other people’s lives.
Individuals who experience chronic fatigue tend to turn inward a lot. Because we are in pain and experience fatigue often, our world may become increasingly limited and even myopic. We may even believe that we no longer matter to anyone. However, this is far from the case. Each of us matters a lot to others. When we volunteer, we will realize this concretely. The more we reach out to others, the better and more fulfilled we will feel. We will also view ourselves as playing a positive function in the world that is bigger than ourselves.
Further, when we volunteer, we will realize how much good we could bring about in the world. Even a small, kind action will be much appreciated by others. Further, as we improve the lives of others, we will feel better about ourselves as well.
Therefore, look for volunteer opportunities in your community. There are quite a few available in every community. If you can make even one-person smile, you will feel blessed and fulfilled. This can help you find meaning in your life over time.