The one thing all humans have in common is that each of us wants to be happy, says Brother David Steindl-Rast, a monk and interfaith scholar. And happiness, he suggests, is born from gratitude. An inspiring lesson in slowing down, looking where you're going, and above all, being grateful.

Socrates once said, "The unexamined life is not worth living." On the other hand, if all you are doing is examining, it's fair to say that you are not truly living your life purpose.

Have you determined your life purpose? What are you passionate about? Many people spend their entire lives searching for an answer for this question, but it doesn't have to take a lifetime. We are all on this journey together to find more meaning in our life, and many often struggle along this path. You can begin to intentionally live your life in a matter of 5 minutes by honestly answering 5 simple questions:

1. Who are you? State your name. Despite the 8 billion people on this planet, you are unique. Recognize that.
2. What do you do? What do you love to do? What obligations do you have? Are you a parent? Where do you work? What tasks do you complete? What is your future plan? What are you working towards?
   
3. Who do you do that (what you do) for? Who do you serve? Picture those who you serve in your mind.
   
4. What do they (who you serve) want or need (from what you do)? Do you achieve your goals to help others live a better life?
   
5. How do they (who you serve) change as a result (from what you do)? What do the people you serve get out of what you do? How do the people you serve transform?
   

When you honestly answer all of these questions, and put it all together, you can begin to understand your life purpose. Despite the catchy headline, it is best to give this some time, it's your life purpose - start with 5 minutes, then progress to a couple hours per week.

Remember that we are each unique - we each have a unique way of seeing the world. If you are still struggling to find your purpose, start with what brings you joy in life. Ask yourself what you would love to do to provide service to others, because service is what matters most.