#PurposeInServing #LifeLessons #WarningToOthers
🚨 Are you feeling lost and directionless in life? Do you ever wonder what your purpose is or if you’re serving any meaningful role in the world? It’s a common struggle, and it’s something that many people grapple with on a daily basis. But what if I told you that your purpose could actually be to serve as a warning to others? It may sound harsh, but for some people, it’s a reality. Keep reading to discover more about this concept and how you can turn it into a positive force in your life.
##What does it mean to serve as a warning to others?
When someone says that their purpose is to serve as a warning to others, it means that they’ve experienced hardships, made poor choices, or faced obstacles that they want to share with others to prevent them from making the same mistakes. Instead of seeing their life as a series of failures, they see it as a cautionary tale – a way to help guide others away from similar pitfalls.
###Examples of serving as a warning
1. **Financial struggles:** Perhaps you’ve faced extreme financial difficulties due to poor spending habits or a lack of financial planning. By sharing your story and the lessons you’ve learned, you can help others avoid the same money troubles.
2. **Career setbacks:** Maybe you’ve experienced multiple job losses or have struggled to find your place in the workforce. By discussing your journey and the roadblocks you’ve encountered, you can provide insight and guidance to others as they navigate their own career paths.
3. **Relationship challenges:** If you’ve gone through tumultuous relationships or have made regrettable choices in love, you can use your experiences to help others recognize and avoid toxic relationships.
By serving as a warning to others, you can use your hardships as a platform for education, empathy, and growth.
##How to turn your purpose into a positive force
If you feel like your purpose in life is to serve as a warning to others, it’s essential to shift your mindset and turn it into a positive force. Here are some steps you can take to embrace this purpose and use it to propel you forward:
###Embrace self-reflection and growth
– Take the time to reflect on your experiences and identify the lessons you’ve learned.
– Use these lessons to make positive changes in your own life and actively work towards personal growth.
###Share your story with humility and empathy
– Approach discussions about your struggles with humility, empathy, and authenticity.
– Use your experiences as a way to connect with and help others who may be going through similar challenges.
###Seek opportunities to educate and guide others
– Look for platforms where you can share your story and the lessons you’ve learned.
– Whether it’s through mentorship, public speaking, or writing, find ways to use your purpose to educate and guide others.
###Focus on personal and professional development
– Use your purpose as a driving force to pursue personal and professional development opportunities.
– By constantly improving and expanding your skills and knowledge, you can continue to grow and positively impact those around you.
##The power of serving as a warning to others
Embracing your purpose as a warning to others can be incredibly impactful, both for yourself and the people you connect with. By using your experiences to help others avoid similar pitfalls, you can:
– Cultivate a sense of purpose and fulfillment in your own life.
– Provide guidance and support to those who may be facing similar challenges.
– Contribute to a culture of learning and growth, both personally and within your community.
In conclusion, while serving as a warning to others may seem like a daunting or disheartening purpose, it can also be a catalyst for positive change and growth. Embrace your experiences, share your story, and use your purpose to foster education, empathy, and empowerment. You have the potential to make a meaningful impact on the lives of others and find fulfillment in your own journey. Remember, your purpose is valuable, and it has the power to inspire and guide others towards a brighter, more informed future.
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stop with this shitty mindset. The first step is to crawl out of depression and get motivated again. Then go on full attack and get your shit together
You’re 35.
That’s only 2 years older than my oldest friend when he started his career 7 years ago at the age of 33, after graduating from a 5-year track college program in accounting. Now, he’s living a prosperous, middle-class life with a wife and 2 kids.
Granted, it looks like you’re in another country, so that specific career may not be easy to get into, and college may not be easy to get into. But you are in one of the countries that most people in the world believe to be one of the best.
You talk like your life is completely over, when you easily have another 30-40 years to seek out a path and accomplish things.
You need Wes Watson
Nobody is going to give you the sympathy you’re fishing for. I do respect you for the work you’re doing at the animal shelter, however. That’s admirable, even though you don’t see it.
Edit: and stop smoking weed. Just a waste of fucking time bro.
>It’s my purpose and job to display what a man never should be.
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This is literally not your ‘purpose’. This is someone else’s idea of what purpose is or is not. It goes against everything that is find *your* path. If you’re not making meaning in your own life no one can make meaning in it for you. Some people get an aha moment and most of us don’t. For many of us it is an ever evolving thing. What I held dear at 18 and 25 is not what I care most about right now. I’m 39 now, ended up pregnant, laid off, went through caregiving for three years while raising an infant to toddler, diagnosed way too late in life with ADHD and then a SAH parent homeschooling a kindergartner. Nothing about any of this is how I wanted it to go.
I’ve felt frustrated and I’ve floundered and I feel like I’ve had to give up many things over the years that still weigh on me. Some people might say it’s been a waste of potential, but if you give into the idea that your purpose is to be a warning then that is all you can ever be. Your path isn’t going to look like a lot of people’s and that really sucks sometimes. But you have to make peace with that. Our lives happen at different paces and sometimes that’s out of our control.
No. Your purpose is to show what a comeback story can look like and to inspire others. Seize that purpose today.
I’m not too far off from you, but I think a lot of life is all about having the right mindset and attitude.
I’m a 43-year old broken combat veteran. I did everything I was supposed to do in life, I never got in trouble, did great in school, went to a decent enough college, earned a degree in chemistry, and entered the army as an Infantry Officer. In Iraq, I served as an Infantry Platoon Leader and the long term impacts of my military service has, by all measures, totally destroyed my life.
I’m completely disabled as a result of severe PTSD. Shopping and going outside in public places is a complete nightmare for me and I haven’t been able to hold a “real” job since 2015. I’m unable to hold a meaningful relationship with a spouse and I’m constantly riddled with intense anxiety and flashbacks. The only relief I get is when I’m lucky enough to not remember my dreams/nightmares when I sleep.
I’ve seen and dealt with a lot is shitty aspects of life. War and combat brings out the darkest parts of our personalities. Killing people left me feeling empty and the cheapness of life made me wonder why I even bother to open my eyes every morning. I went through a period of several years where I spent about 1/3 of a year locked up in a psych ward and I have had several suicide attempts.
However, I’m actually quite content with where I’m at in life. I have two daughters from my previous marriage that I’ve worked hard at maintaining a relationship with who mean everything to me. I also find a lot of joy in a few simple hobbies. I play the piano quite well, I enjoy hiking, and paint murals with a buddy of mine.
I’m not really sure what the difference is between me and you, but I suspect a lot of it might be our attitudes and outlook on life.
To be honest, I find it really admirable you’re working at an animal shelter. I’m literally considering quitting my soul sucking job to do something like this. The only thing holding you back here really is your own perspective.
Can relate, though did data and now do wag. Feels like there are many of us getting crushed by the economy and tech. And It’s not like I haven’t tried, I’ve been brushing up on machine learning years before the most recent marketing wave started, and now just fucking mentally destroyed after some changes and floundering. Anomie and downward economic mobility do the rest for us. What a crock of shit. Wish I had something positive or reassuring to say. Maybe it’s that period before late 30s / early 40s when people slim down after hitting that early-midlife rock bottom.
You’re working, you are not what a man should never be. Every worker deserves respect.
I believe in you. You can turn your life around. I’m 33 and I’m a bartender and a stripper and I often feel lost. I feel stuck as working these 2 jobs barely pays my bills at let’s me take care of my 12 year old daughter. I finally filed out Fasfa online so I can take 1 class at the community College in my town. Start with 1 small thing work from there. I wanna do more but working 2 jobs and being out of high school 14 years has me scared to go back to school even though I’m reallllyy intelligent. You got this. Trust God as well.🙏🏻🖤
You are a good writer. I instantly noticed even before you mentioned you had been a journalist. You could try non-profits that need grant writers, more local news (I personally love local news), tech writing. Check the government site for jobs. They have a WFH designation if that interests you. I hate to see writing talent wasted.
Start out volunteering at non-profits by helping with grant so you can network. Tech writing might be done from home. See what gov jobs are out there. You are a young lad, only 35! You can do this.
Never Give Up. pick yourself up and find something for you to do that you think is interesting to you. you’re 35 you don’t need to have everything figure out at that age most people don’t.
Have hope & Faith ,it’s not over until God says it over. you are young, even if takes take to find your talent ,hey you may be good at writing a book or maybe you can start a podcast your degree can be useful if you make it into something of your own.
Believe in yourself , if you need to go to counseling or see a therapist to talk about your issues if feel that’s the best route.
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you don’t want to stay in depression forever. it’s not healthy
there is a way out , it all starts with thinking what are you good at?, what skills do i have? try out new things changed that mindset of Fear to excitement.
Damn dude at least you got to do local journalism
Why is it over? Clean up your diet, start doing some form of resistance training like weights or calisthenics, and start thinking of opportunities to advance to a better job. You’re the only one holding yourself back.
Hello, Darkness. My old friend, I am the light. This is your end.
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My purpose is to serve as truth and love. This path you’re on will take you to many dark places, both within and without. It’s difficult to know the true benefits of light until you’ve seen/felt/experienced absolute darkness. Please, be strong, for those that will need you more than you could ever know. “It’s always darkest before the dawn.”
You know, I feel similarly sometimes. I messed up in some areas in life regarding relationships—ironically them being the most important value I have.
“I am here to show you that better people are out there”, is what I’d say.
But I think you must think of it this way: arguably, your mindset, your way of looking at things is EVERYTHING. Literally EVERYTHING.
If you think you’ll be defeated—you will be.
I won’t deny you your pain, it’s rough. Your inner voice, is it as critical as the voice used in this post?
Please tell me, which make & model of wheelchair did you choose….?
Are you living life suddenly paralyzed from the neck or waist down?
Have you been crippled by a drunk driver?
Are you stuck in prison for the past x years for a crime you didn’t commit?
I’m asking these to trigger your sense of perspective.
As bad as things are for you, they could obviously be worse.
I’m no genius and no kind of expert. I’m far more blessed than I deserve to be. (I once had a job inspecting sewage collection trucks for licensing, I can relate to shit jobs.)
What are you willing to commit to to change your future? What will you be prepared to do tomorrow? Next week? Next year?
WTF told you your past defines you as a person?
I’m sorry to say no one’s coming to bail you out. If you can learn to trust yourself again you’ll have no one else to let you down.
I have NO idea of how you feel.
I do wish good things & a better life for you.
Best wishes
Some places have a free skilled trades union bootcamp & youll be making way above minimum wage. You already have a physical job so its easy to transition to it and get good benefits.
You could just, acquire some skills.
My guy is pretending that they just magically happen with no work while he smokes up all day.
I’m 34 and kinda in a similar boat. I’m trying to get back to community college and I’m doing therapy. I think there’s hope and I think we can change.
Former journalist means you could easily get hired to teach English in China with housing and everything. In weeks you could literally have a totally different and exciting life.
35? Get it together brother. If you live to 70, you can literally be born today and have the same amount of time that took you to 35. Stop sulking, go workout, and look for some inspiration and maybe mentors.
The book ” 5 people you meet in heaven” is about a man who failed at everything-worked as a carni fixing rides his whole life,. a dead end job, never married or had kids, never made enough money to do anything. He gets to Heaven and meets these 5 people and realizes his purpose on Earth had been to keep children safe. He had done it his whole life and never realized it. His final act on Earth had been running for an out of control ride before it could hurt kids and he had a heart attack.
Well thats a shit attitude. You do realize you have a solid 30-40years of good life ahead of you. I recommend trying to find a better paying job maybe it’s a little more physically demanding than you’d like but it will get you a step up out of poverty until you can find something better paying or that you like more. Don’t give up at the ripe age of 35 you seriously have just barely started your adult life don’t give up now that it gets a little more difficult.Â
Honestly man today I hung out with someone who is successful in all areas of life (and he’s not a toxic alpha male) and I asked him for career advice today. He gave me a lot of good advice, but he also said this to me.
“As long as you’re moving forward, it’s never too late.”
Take his advice.
You’ll get out.Â
My purpose is to make rich people even more rich, while nodding in agreement that there’s no other way, just like every single other person in society every single time you mention this 👍
It’s only over if you say it is. Have you considered being less of a little bitch and actually fixing your life?
Seriously. So many 20 something’s and early 30s here being like “oh no, my life is over!” You’ve got 30-40 more years of productive labor ahead of you. You can get back on your feet and be successful.
Bro what? Go lift some weights. Get sexy. Marry a celebrity who will fund your dreams to become a famous Magician. Actually succeed and do some bad ass magic that changes our reality to including “Mitochlorians” and “The Force”. You’re 35.
There’s still hope. You just gotta put in some work to change it. Call it, “A New Hope.”