THE KSCHRONICLES: Far from finished

Kerdisha St. Louis

Like everyone else in the world I sometimes wonder to myself what is my purpose on this planet. I sit and question (sometimes for minutes sometimes for days) what I was sent on this earth to do. Then, more often than not I end up on social media and get distracted with the thousands of pictures, videos and written pieces which bombard the web every day.

This effectively leads to be being preoccupied for a few hours. But, in those few moments when I choose to focus and reflect on my higher purpose I’ve come to realize that the question is not what is my purpose? But what do I want my purpose on this planet to be.

I believe that one always has a choice in creating their destinies. By definition, destiny is ‘the events that will necessarily happen to a particular person or thing in the future.’ What stands out to me the most in this definition is the word ‘Necessary’ which means ‘required to be done, achieved, or present; needed; essential.’ What all these lovely words simply mean is that your destiny is based on YOU and YOUR goals that you “get done” “achieve” and that are ‘essential’ to you.

The journey can indeed seem daunting but there are simple ways each of us can find our destiny.

The first thing you need to do is find out what your passion is. Everyone has a passion no matter how trivial it may sound. When you find that passion the next thing to do of course is master it.

Now you may think that I would say make your passion your job but the sad reality is that not everyone will have the means of making their passion their jobs and that’s perfectly ok.

The most vital thing to remember is finding what you do and do it well. Once you have your passion the next thing is to create a plan. What I like to do is put what I want in writing. The physical act of writing down an idea makes it real and tangible. You have no excuse for forgetting about it. As you write, use the word “will” instead of “would like to” or “might.”

The final and most important part of crafting your destiny is sticking to the plan. Remember, creating your destiny is an ongoing activity, not just a means to an end. Build in reminders to keep yourself on track, and make regular time-slots available to review your goals. It is not going to happen overnight of course but crafting your own destiny often times more than not brings you face to face with your intended destiny.

Strive everyday to do what you love and take joy in every happy and positive circumstance no matter what. At the end of the day your destiny is what YOU make it. And when it comes to someone having your future in their hands, wouldn’t you rather that person is you?

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5 Comments

  1. NatureBoy
    May 8, 2017

    For further information, please click on the following links:

    https://www.jw.org/en/publications/magazines/wp20121101/purpose-of-life/

    https://www.jw.org/en/bible-teachings/questions/will-of-god/

    You can either read or listen to the articles online, free of charge.

    You will enjoy it and have lots of new information to share in your articles.

  2. NatureBoy
    May 8, 2017

    Very interesting article.
    You answered with some good practical suggestions the question you raised in your second paragraph, namely ‘what do I want my purpose to be?’.
    Now the answers to the more important questions, indicated in your opening paragraph, namely ‘what is my purpose on this planet, what was I sent on earth to do?’, can be found only in the Bible, our best guide for a happy, truly meaningful life both now & in the eternal future. So please look up the following scriptures:
    Genesis:1:26-28; Chp2:8,9,15,19 – God gave humans a perfect start in paradise conditions, with meaningful joyful work. He purposed for them to spread the paradise earth-wide and populate the earth with perfect offspring doing his will. That is still his purpose for obedient humans-Isaiah 55:10,11; Psalm37:10,11,29. A truly happy & meaningful life involves living in harmony with Jehovah God’s purpose for us, putting that ahead of any secular career or ambitions.-Ecclesiastes 12:1,2,13,14,…

  3. C
    May 7, 2017

    Very nice.

  4. Roger Burnett
    May 6, 2017

    Kerdisha’s sound advice is relevant for all periods of life. I consider this world to be a work in progress to which it behoves us all to contribute.

    Now that I am in my mid-seventies, as an engineer I am more inventive, and as a painter and sculptor I am attempting subjects that I dare not have contemplated in my youth.

    And when my day is done, do not chip RIP on my gravestone. I intend to be as active in the next world as I have been in this!

  5. Bright Ideas
    May 5, 2017

    Brilliant article ! Great advice for the youth of today . Worth sharing to others, great job Kerdisha !

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