We all look for treasures. Sometimes it’s as small as a piece of jewelry, a letter written by someone we love, or a family heirloom that’s been lost over time. A treasure is something that is very significant to us.
We look for the treasure because we believe if we find it we will experience happiness. And it’s true, finding a treasure gives us happiness for the moment.
Recently, I found a ring that had great significance for me. I bought it when we opened our first Auntie Anne’s store in California. It was the first ring I bought that was quite expensive and I wore it everywhere I went. I enjoyed the ring because it always reminded me of God’s blessing to our family through the business Auntie Anne’s.
I lost my ring a few years ago and I felt like I had lost something of significance. I searched for it randomly and in the strangest places. Eventually, I gave up on ever finding my ring.
In February of 2016, my husband Jonas and I went to our home in Florida. We were replacing a TV and I found my ring, right there under the old TV! I was overjoyed with happiness and screamed with delight! I’d found my treasure!
There is treasure far greater than earthly possessions.
Finding your purpose is by far the greatest treasure you will ever find. It not only gives you happiness for the moment but a reason for living.
I read a book called The Spirit of Happiness by T. Byram Karasu. A quote in his book says it well:
“Identifying your purpose in life is the toughest task you’ll ever face. But once you define your purpose, the meaning of your life will become clearer and all other tasks, no matter how difficult they may seem, will become easier.”
Discovering your purpose is by far the most important discovery you will ever make. We were all created for a specific purpose – the reason for our existence on planet earth. When we discover our purpose, our life will be fulfilling and significant. We don’t wonder about our reason for living but rather we wake up each morning knowing why we’re here.
Know purpose, know joy.
Purpose gives you joy and in the process, you lose your selfish ambitions because your purpose is always about others. When your purpose is about others, you stop looking for the next high or the next great experience.
I believe there are three really important things that purpose will give you:
- Your purpose will give you the power to overcome any obstacle that you will face.
- Your purpose will give you a passion for others that is unbelievable.
- And your purpose will give you a position of influence.
Find your purpose and you will have found your treasure for life.
