The Axis of Purpose

Establishing a life purpose is a way to live in alignment with one’s true values. This chart that examines the balance of purpose in terms of a duel axis.

  • The axis of The Self to The World
  • The axis of Being to Doing


The “Axis of Purpose” will help you evaluate the wholeness of a life purpose or mission. Use the examples below to re- evaluate your purpose, and check for imbalances.

A Purpose with no “Doing”


A Purpose with no “World”


A Purpose with no “Being”


A Purpose with no “Self”


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