My purpose is ___________

Q: What is Unity?

A: It’s a movement that interprets what Jesus said on a metaphysical level. Through New Thought, we believe organized religion has misinterpreted the Bible and that God is everywhere and everyone. We all have Christ in us. We also believe in living a healthy lifestyle and not focusing on the negative, only the positive.

Q: Did Unity help you discover your purpose in life?

A: Yes. My purpose is just to be. And as each person begins to think the right thoughts we create an energy. The more people awaken and learn what their purpose is the better things will be. There is a consciousness you gain once you develop your self-awareness.

Q: Thinking positive all the time has to be hard. How do you keep negativity from creeping into your life?

A: You have to look at yourself and ask yourself, ‘How am I reacting and why am I reacting this way?’ The idea is to get out of the negative space. It has really helped how I react to someone talking about politics. I don’t get angry or get into an argument. You just sit back and listen. The biggest test will be when my sister comes to visit. I’ll have to not take things personally and not be on the defensive because she has a way of always being right. My boyfriend says I’m the most grounded person he knows. He’s a screamer because he always feels the need to defend his beliefs. He says I have a calming effect on him.

EDITOR’S NOTE: What’s your purpose in life? What do you believe in, and why? Let us know at gary@akersmediagroup.com

My purpose in life is…

“My purpose in life is serving people. To me, people are the greatest creation God has given us. I love meeting new people who walk into my business. Although I see a great diversity of people, I discover that I have something in common with them no matter where they’re from.”

“I feel that my purpose in life is agriculture and animals. I was in my school’s 4-H and Future Farmers of America clubs. Today, I milk cows and spend lots of time on my family’s farm. I also work for a veterinarian office performing lab work. Farming and animals are what make me the happiest.”

— MAKI AGOSTINI, employed at a veterinary office

“My purpose is being a business owner. That’s what gets me up and going each day. Being a business owner, I’ve learned if you only focus on how much money you’re making, you’ll never get anywhere. You should focus on running a company with honesty and integrity.”

“Nothing is more important in life than my family. I have two children and two grandchildren. My grandchildren bring me so much joy in my life. We travel, spend holidays together and even take cruises together.”

“We are Christians, so our passion in life is honoring and serving God. I am a reading specialist, and my husband, Dan, is a school psychologist. We use our skills to volunteer for Rafiki, a wonderful organization that provides educational and training opportunities for orphans and widows throughout numerous countries in Africa.”