A frustrated young man went to see a wise man in his village.

“I don’t know what to do with my life; especially in this pandemic.  How do I find my purpose?” the young man asked.

“Follow me,” said the old man.

Silently, they walked together to a far away river where they found dozens of prospectors panning for gold.

“There are three types of prospectors here,” the sage said.

“What do you mean?” the young man inquired.

“There are those who strike gold straight away.  Excited, they take their plunder, cash it in and live comfortably for the rest of their lives. Then there are those who pan for years...

They know that there is gold here and they have seen others strike it rich, so they persist until they too find the gold that they’ve been searching for.”

“What about the third type?” asked the young man.

“They are the individuals who get frustrated that they haven’t found what they are looking for, so after a day, a week or a year or more, they start looking for someone who will show them how to strike gold.”

Slightly confused, the young man asked, “What has this got to do with finding my purpose?”

“Aah yes, the age-old question,” the old man smiled and looked his companion in the eye.

“There are those in life who look for their purpose and seem to find it almost immediately...

From a young age, they have a clear sense of purpose and pursue their dreams with energy and enthusiasm. Some others have to look a bit harder, perhaps for many years, but if they persist and keep looking, they will find something to live for...

Finally, there are those who want to know their purpose, but they don't have anyone to show them how.”

If you fall in the last category, book a free coaching session with  @albertsamuel_t. 

He's a Life Coach that helps young people discover the reason they were born and their gifts/talents/abilities

He'll help you in discovering yours. Finally, you'll know why you're on earth