How the hell do I know my purpose? my life seems purposeless?
No one has a purpose, you have to find a purpose if you want one. A purpose isn't passed down through the generations like genes. It sounds like you really need to get some self confidence. Start going to the gym (I meet people there all the time) improving your body and conditioning. If you want to make it as an officer (I hear officer training is tougher than regular basic) you will need some muscle and endurance. Quit sitting on your *** feeling sorry for yourself. Spring is right around the corner, go out to the park, get in pick up game of basketball, football, or frisbee. You don't have to be good at sports to join a game (most people aren't). Sports will also help with your leadership skills, which the military looks for in an Officer. You don't need a bachelors degree to become an officer in the military. You can enlist and work your way up through the ranks and they will put you through school. But with that said spending 4 years in college will be a lot faster than enlisting and working your way up. I would talk to a recruiter. They will probably suggest something like the ROTC, which I think would be good for someone in your position.
Feeling like I have no purpose in life?
Well I turn 19 in about a week and graduated HS in May. I'm already in college for massage therapy and I work all the time. Lately I've been feeling purposeless. Like I'm just here to walk the earth. I feel like I'm in things alone these days. I've been thinking a lot and been trying to find positive things about my being but it's not getting easier. First of all I barley have family. They only come around on occasion. I have no friends. I have people at school I chat with and things but I;m not close to anyone or share my life with anyone. I don't remember the last time I had a girls night out or anything. I still have no luck with guys. That always seems to fall apart before my eyes. One good thing I have going is college. Im doing great and I love my program. I just feel like that is my life right now. I'm not depressed at all or sad. Just confused. Just wishing I knew what I was here for. Have you ever felt like this and did you get out of it?
If life has no purpose, what is the point of living?
What's the point of living if there is no purpose?We are all born without being consulted if we want to live. Right from the very beginning we came here not purposely of our own decision. Then growing up in the womb we still do not have a say if we want to complete the nine month ordeal. Pretty much this by default of nature. As far as I can tell no one is complaining.Fast forward as an adult we begin to question if we have a purpose. I believe if you are happy you want to have a purpose to keep being happy. If not you make it your purpose to make yourself happy.In reality we get the most happiness not on purpose. We eat food and savor its flavor, listen to favorite music, read a novel or enjoy art. In all these we do not think at all while enjoying for to do so will ruin the mood.Some people indulge in spiritual meditation to empty the mind and relax. Others refrain from desiring too much and that leads to Nirvana. Christianity teaches to empty oneself and offer ones freewill to God in surrender.My observation tells me that there is more enjoyment and contentment if we can do away with purpose of living and simply live and let live. That in itself will be a purpose. A way to happier life. But the sad thing is we need to work, schedule our time, bring kids to school, walk the dog …etc. and so we make each one of these activities our purpose as a coping mechanism. So if you can’t figure out your purpose in life, it might be a blessing in disguise. Cheer up.
I have no purpose to my life?
If I may, there is a lot of "feel" in there. Sometimes, especially when we are in our teens and 20's, we FEEL a lot of stuff that is not true. We follow those "feelings" instead of thinking, and it gets us "feeling" even worse. You DO have a purpose, you just have not found it yet. Start looking at your life like a treasure hunt--finding that purpose, looking for clues, working hard, staying focused. I know you do not "feel" like doing stuff, but we all need to do what we do not "feel" like, and often that is EXACTLY when things start to click. Trust me ;) Stay in school--you can switch majors down the road, but a degree is really key. If you are fighting with your family, then stop. It is not helping at all, and fighting will increase your "feeling bad". Work on building good relationships with other people. Having a boyfriend often takes up the bulk of our time--time that we would devote to friendships and hobbies and other things. Work on developing more of "you" that does not require him--not because he is not a good guy, but because you need to become more fully you. Since you love kids, and are looking for purpose, why don't you volunteer at a shelter or the church nursery? Visit sick kids in the hospital or sick kids in your church? Tutor children, mentor children? Do something that is not "you focused" but "other people focused"--I GUARANTEE that will help. What is happening with you is too much "staring at your belly button". When you start engaging with other people at church, engaging with those less fortunate than you, you will find a sense of purpose. But you cannot find that sitting only with your boyfriend (again, even if he is a great guy) and fighting with your family. You have to work, not just "feel". :) 19 is a hard age, it really does get better *IF* you work at bettering your life and not wait for your life to just get better. You can do this. :)
How do I overcome feeling lost, aimless, confused and alone?
Hey, hi.You feel lost, aimless, confused and alone. Let's deal with this. Many of us have been in this stage and some of us are even now. It’s okay. It can be undone.You need to know that the phase you're going through right now is just a psychological illusion. And be thankful that you have came across such phase in your life. It makes you learn what life is all about. You'll be stronger than ever before.We often expect a lot to happen from life, people. When those expectations doesn't come true, we tend to feel hopeless and disappointed. Life is in no one’s hand. We need to accept whatever life throws on us. Also, when we believe that life is only meant for achievements and start comparing our life with others, we create chaos in our mind. We need to know that no one here is very well carrying out their destined purposes. Everyone is randomly striving out for what they believe is life.Life is uncertain. People's relations here are mostly based on their needs. So, don’t be serious about anything. Aims are our artifacts. They really don’t exist. Our only reason for existence should be the joy of living every moment. No one is going to carry their aims and achievements to their graves.So, be happy for you have got a life to live. Many are still longing for someone's love. Be compassionate and love people and animals. You won't be alone then. Confusion arises only when one is so involved in sorting out things not knowing things are already sorted down.Cheers.