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Which of the following goals is most important to you?

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Regarding Purpose...

This whole idea of purpose is one that I began to think about in high school, and have been thinking even more about recently. The more I have thought about it, the less distinct becomes the line between having purpose and being happy. When it comes to finding what you want in life, aren't they the same thing? Having purpose not only motivates you, but also inspires you and brings you joy. Aren't these the same as freedom? Having money will undoubtedly enable you to fulfill whatever your "purpose" may be (and who's to say you only have one purpose?); but purpose, I believe, is the free force that drives your goals. Would you agree that money is an aside to the freedom that purpose creates?