Discovering Purpose: A Picnic in the Park

Dear friends, today I’d like to share a story from my past that taught me a great deal about purpose. It’s a tale of a simple picnic in the park, but the lessons it imparted have stayed with me for a lifetime.

The Day That Changed Everything

It was a sunny afternoon, many summers ago. My family and I decided to have a picnic in the park. We packed sandwiches, fruits, and my grandmother’s famous lemonade. As we sat there, enjoying the warmth of the sun and the cool breeze, I noticed a young boy struggling to fly his kite.

The Struggle and the Triumph

The boy was persistent, running back and forth, trying to catch the wind. But every time the kite would lift off, it would quickly plummet back to the ground. I watched as frustration crept onto his face. But then, something remarkable happened. He stopped, took a deep breath, and looked at the kite in his hands. He adjusted the tail, moved the string a bit, and then, with a determined look in his eyes, he ran again. This time, the kite soared high into the sky.

The Lesson Learned

Watching that boy, I realized something profound. His purpose wasn’t just to fly the kite. It was to understand how to make it fly. He found joy not just in the result, but in the process. And that, my dear friends, is the essence of purpose. It’s not about the destination, but the journey. It’s about learning, growing, and finding joy in the process.

Discovering Your Purpose

So, how do you discover your purpose? Start by asking yourself, what brings you joy? What are you passionate about? What challenges you and makes you want to learn and grow? Your purpose lies in the answers to these questions. It’s the journey that brings you joy, the challenge that fuels your growth.

Remember, like the boy with the kite, your purpose is not a destination, but a journey. It’s about finding joy in the process, not just the result. So, go out there, find your kite, and let it soar!

Until next time,

Kev