“True education means more than pursuing a certain course of study. It has to do with the whole person, and with the whole period of existence possible to human beings. It is the harmonious development of the physical, the mental, and the spiritual powers.” (1Ed 9.1)
The Purpose Model provides the foundation for a broader orientation that encompasses all areas of life. Use it to get organized, gauge your strengths & weaknesses, and set objectives in key areas for greater development and enrichment. The goal is to maintain balance between all the disciplines while continually enhancing your life and virtue.
Here is the Model:
- Compass – The God Connection
- Inspiration – Listening to, Meditating on, and Studying God’s Holy Word
- Communion – Praying and Abiding in God’s Presence
- Testimony – Praise & Good Works
- Connection – Relationships in Our World
- Society – communities small and large
- Interpersonal Relationships
- Communication
- Management – Successfulness
- Regulation – Personal management, routine, and responsibilities
- Vocation – your particular contribution to society
- Business – Finances
- Wellbeing – Wholeness in Lifestyle
- Refinement – Beauty, Hygiene, and Deportment
- Fitness – Physical health (nutrition, exercise, sunlight etc.)
- Environment – healthful, attractive, and safe surroundings, & nature
- STEAM – Science/Technology/Engineering/Artistic Science/Mathematics
- Life Science
- Physical Science
- Mathematics
- Activity – Active Rest
- Recreation – hobbies, games, free time
- Excursions – vacations, outings, fieldtrips
- Special Events – Holiday’s, programs, etc.
- Expression – Emotional Release (Art, music, writing etc.)
- Creativity
- Composition
- Performance
- Reflection – Passive Rest
- Introspection – reflection
- Unwinding – emotionally & physically slowing down
- Rest/Sleep – physically & mentally ceasing activity
Coming soon there will be a publication called “The Purpose Model Guidebook” that will explain each Discipline and its three Subjects in detail.
To Apply The Model:
Download the following checklist. See how many of these subjects you enrich yourself with each day. Make goals or come up with activities that help you start doing more in the subjects you often neglect. Use the checklist to check yourself daily.
This is the model En-Live is actuated by. It is the foundation behind our mode of operation and how we seek to pursue our mission in helping others live meaningful lives.