MKE Week 3 Blog – DMP, DMP, DMP
The Evolution of My Definite Major Purpose: From Rough Draft to Vivid Vision
I have spent more time developing my Definite Major Purpose (DMP) over the past few weeks than ever before, and the experience has been nothing short of transformative. When I first started, my DMP was a jumble of ideas—thoughts about what I wanted to achieve, mixed with vague goals and half-formed dreams.
But as I’ve continued to refine and shape it, my DMP has become more than just words on a page. It’s becoming a real, vivid picture, one that I can see clearly in my mind. And that clarity wasn’t there when I began.
The Early Stages: Overwhelmed by Details
Initially, I felt overwhelmed. The process of sitting down and writing out my DMP brought up so many thoughts, memories, and aspirations that it became difficult to pin down exactly what my purpose was. I had so much to say, so much I wanted to include, that the first few drafts felt cluttered and disorganized.
I wrote down everything I thought was important—the people I wanted to help, the causes I wanted to support, the impact I wanted to have.
But in trying to capture it all, I realized that my vision lacked focus. It felt scattered, as if I was trying to do too much. I was trying to fit too many pieces into a puzzle without a clear picture of what it should look like in the end. This early stage was necessary, though. It forced me to face the fact that defining a purpose requires both passion and precision.
The Turning Point: Cutting Back
As I moved into the second and third weeks of writing my DMP, I knew I had to make some hard decisions. I couldn’t have everything in there. If my DMP was going to be a clear and powerful guide for my life, it needed to be specific, intentional, and above all, concise. This was the moment when I had to start cutting back.
At first, it felt painful to remove certain elements that I thought were important. But the more I refined it, the more I began to see the core of what I truly wanted to achieve. I started asking myself: What is the most important thing here? What is my true purpose? What is the vision that excites me, that pulls me forward?
As I let go of the unnecessary details and focused on the essence of my purpose, something incredible happened. My DMP started to take shape—not just as a collection of ideas, but as a clear, focused vision. It was like carving a sculpture out of stone: slowly chipping away until the form beneath is revealed. And the more I refined it, the more vivid that form became.
Vivid Visualization: Seeing My Purpose Clearly
Now, as I continue to rewrite and refine my DMP, it’s no longer just words on paper. It’s becoming a vivid picture in my mind. I can see the work I’m doing, the people I’m helping, the communities I’m building. I can feel the energy and excitement that comes with living out this purpose.
It’s becoming real, not just in my mind, but in the way I approach my day-to-day life.
This clarity didn’t happen overnight. It has been a process of consistent effort, of writing and rewriting, of cutting back and refining. But with each iteration, my DMP becomes more alive, more vibrant. It is no longer just an idea—it is a living, breathing vision that is guiding my actions, shaping my decisions, and fueling my motivation.
The Power of Persistence
The process of developing my DMP has taught me the power of persistence. Writing it over and over again, even when it felt frustrating, was key to bringing it to life. The more time I spent with it, the clearer and more defined it became. And now, it feels like a compass, always pointing me toward my true north.
If there’s one takeaway from this experience, it’s this: don’t rush the process. Take the time to refine your DMP. Cut back where necessary, and focus on what truly matters. Because when your purpose becomes a vivid picture in your mind, it has the power to transform not just your thoughts but your entire life.
