We’ve Forgotten How to Find Our Purpose — Here’s How to Get It Back

Most people spend their entire lives not knowing their purpose.But there was a time when everyone knew exactly why they were here.Callum the Great and the Lost Art of Finding Your PurposeIn ancient times, there was a man called Callum the Great. He led a large village high in the mountains of what we now call Europe. The village was hard to reach—and easy to defend.Callum trained his warriors relentlessly. They pushed themselves physically and mentally every day, always striving to become better than they were before. But strength alone wasn’t enough.They also learned from the shamans.Because true power didn’t just come from the body—it came from within.The difference between victory and defeat wasn’t just skill. It was self-awareness. It was the ability to look within and be comfortable with who you are.And most importantly, it was knowing your purpose.Finding Your PurposeCallum understood something many people today forget:Not everyone is meant to be the same.A great warrior isn’t meant to be a teacher.A healer isn’t meant to be a fighter.So every person in the village went through a process to discover their true path.They would go out into nature. Alone. In silence.No distractions. No expectations.Just listening.They didn’t try to force answers. They didn’t overthink. They simply allowed their intuition to speak.Sometimes clarity came quickly.Sometimes it took days, weeks, even months.But they trusted the process.The PracticeThey would sit quietly and breathe deeply.They would feel their body relax. Their mind slow down. Their distractions fade away.They imagined their body filled with light.They connected to something greater—nature, ancestors, spirit.And slowly, answers would emerge.A feeling.A pull.A knowing.What They DiscoveredPurpose wasn’t about status, wealth, or external validation.It was simple:* What do you love?* What are you naturally good at?* What makes you feel fulfilled?For Callum, the answer was clear—he was born to lead.Others discovered different paths:* Some became teachers* Some became healers* Some became warriors* Some cared for families* Some worked with animals or the landEvery role mattered. Every person belonged.What We’ve LostThis wasn’t a rare ritual—it was something everyone did.And that’s what we’ve lost in modern life.We’re constantly distracted. Constantly busy. Constantly told what we should do.But rarely do we stop… and listen.This changed how I see my life.I feel incredibly grateful to have found my purpose.And when I truly live it, it gives me a deep sense of fulfilment.Everything changes when you have a purpose.You have a mission. A reason to be here.My purpose is simple:To help others suffer less.And that can show up in many different ways.Sometimes it’s just a conversation.A small act of kindness.Making someone feel seen and heard.Sometimes it’s giving your time—our most valuable gift.Or offering guidance from the heart.There isn’t just one way to live your purpose.There are endless ways.A Simple Way to StartYou don’t need a mountain village to do this.Just find a quiet place. Preferably in nature. Sit. Breathe. Slow down.Let your mind settle.And then listen.Not to what you think you should do.Not to what others expect.But to what feels true.Final ThoughtA life of purpose isn’t complicated.It’s a life of:* Fulfillment* Connection* Love for what you do* Service to othersThat’s where real happiness lives.Create that life for yourself.It’s already within you.“Have you ever felt like you’re not on the right path?”One of the places I feel this connection most strongly is in Africa.Away from constant noise, screens, and distractions… something shifts.You slow down.You become more present.You start to hear yourself more clearly.It’s the closest I’ve felt to that same sense of clarity and connection our ancestors had.That’s one of the reasons I’ve started running small adventure trips there.Not just to see Africa — but to truly experience it.To disconnect from the noise… and reconnect with yourself.This isn’t for everyone, but if that kind of experience is calling you, you can explore the trips here:https://www.colindurrant.co.uk/adventure-trips/Other posts you may enjoy: To hear more, visit colindurrant.substack.com