A genuine purpose always starts with an impulse. Obstruction of the immediate execution of an impulse converts it into a desire. Nevertheless neither impulse nor desire is itself a purpose. A purpose is an end-view. That is, it involves foresight of the consequences which will result from acting upon impulse. John Dewey
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As it’s said, “We take comfort where we find it.” A true purpose will always start with the impulse to do something. If your impulse is to write a song, then you will write a song. If your impulse is to go for a hike, then you will go for that hike. And, if your impulse is to become great at writing or playing music or hiking, then you will do all of these things until you make it happen. But, none of these actions themselves are the true purpose because they involve things like foresight (the act of seeing the consequences), which is something that only comes after you act upon an impulse.

Source: Experience And Education

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