Living with purpose = a higher likelihood of living longer and better
We human beings are meaning-seeking by nature, and it seems we are wired to live for something greater than ourselves. We go the extra mile, volunteer our time, work overtime, and engage in causes that matter to us throughout life. Not only is it good for us to be passionate about something and to belong, but researchers also suggest that you are more likely to live longer because you tend to make better choices (that benefit your health), buffer stress, and thereby reduce inflammation.
Rebecca chair Mission Aviation Fellowship International in Norway, and out of curiosity she interviewed one of the pilots, Eivind. In his context, purpose can go as far as costing your life. Why are one willing to expose oneself to such risk—and for people he or she do not even know?
Eivind explains:
“We continuously assess risk, but we are willing to accept a certain level of it because the mission is so all-encompassing: it is about giving all people an eternal hope and a better life here on earth.”
Not everyone has a job or calling like Eivind’s, but all of us carry some “combustible material” within us that can be ignited by a spark. When that spark catches and becomes a fire, it generates tremendous energy. This energy becomes a driving force that can give us both capacity and direction in life.
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