Sometimes, the idea of having a grand, singular purpose feels like a heavy weight pressing down on our shoulders. When Stephen MacKenna speaks about the lack of purpose being a form of harlotry of the will, it sounds incredibly intense, perhaps even a bit harsh. But if we peel back the poetic layers, I think he is gently reminding us that our energy, our attention, and our very spirit deserve to be given to something meaningful. To drift without intention is to let our most precious resource, our will, be scattered to the wind without any devotion or direction.

In our modern, busy world, it is so easy to fall into a pattern of reactive living. We wake up, check our notifications, respond to demands, and move through the day simply because we have to, rather than because we choose to. We become like leaves caught in a gusty autumn breeze, moving wherever the wind happens to blow us. This kind of existence isn't necessarily bad, but it can leave us feeling hollow and strangely disconnected from our own hearts, as if we are merely spectators in our own lives.

I remember a time when I felt quite lost in this way. I was spending all my energy trying to please everyone else, saying yes to every request and every minor distraction that crossed my path. I was busy, oh so busy, but at the end of each day, I felt completely drained and strangely empty. I had no compass, no North Star to guide my decisions. It wasn't until I sat down in the quiet of my garden and decided to commit my energy to something small, like tending to a single patch of wildflowers, that I felt my will begin to reclaim its strength. By choosing a small purpose, I found my center again.

Finding purpose doesn't mean you need to discover a world-changing mission or a monumental destiny. It simply means deciding that your efforts matter and that you are choosing where to direct your heart. It is about moving from a state of being drifted to a state of being driven by intention. Even the smallest intention, like being a kind friend or a dedicated creator, gives your will a place to rest and a reason to grow.

I want to encourage you today to look at where your energy is going. Are you letting it scatter, or are you giving it to something you truly care about? You don't need to have all the answers right now, but try to pick just one small thing to commit to with all your heart. Let your will find its home.