Tuesday, February 18, 2025

Enduring purpose

Following purpose is more work than pursuing pleasure. Yet a devotion to purpose can bring much greater value, particularly over time.

In and of itself, pleasure is desirable, enjoyable, and can be harmless. Yet the constant, unbroken pursuit of pleasure deprives you of opportunities for more valuable and productive activities.

With the future by its very nature filled with uncertainty, it might seem that living for the moment is the smartest choice. There is, however, an even better choice.

You can live in the moment, and indeed live very well in each moment, while also living for an enduring purpose that transcends the moment. You can invest in the future while also finding satisfaction and enjoyment in the present.

No matter how much you possess or experience, no amount of pleasure can sustain you. At some point you will be forced to call upon purpose, and the more of it you’ve seeded into your life, the better.

As you enjoy the blessings of each day, seek ways to employ them toward meaningful, purposeful ends. Give your life the power of endurance that can only come with purpose.

— Ralph Marston

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