In the rush of life it's easy to put high priority on things like relationships, school, work, money, and materials-- it's natural, they're what we've programmed to focus in on, and they're things that make us as humans feel like we have purpose.

But with all of that, it's even easier to forget to value gratefulness, charity, genuine acts of kindness and experience.

And in my opinion, that's where true purpose is formed and found.

So here's a little reminder, for when it's difficult to see the bigger picture.

Remember that life is short, no matter how long this week seems to drag on - before you know it you're looking back and that sequence of dreadful workdays is long gone, the money has paid the phone bill, for the dates and dinners and overpriced jeans. And you feel fine, no different than the week before and probably not drastically different than the weeks to come.

Remember the feeling of your adrenaline rushing, the wind blowing, the unbelievable sight and satisfying feeling when you make it to the top of mountain that was miles longer than you expected. Remember that you didn't regret the heavy, loud breaths, sweat and burning calfs during the hike, because the reward was breathtaking.

Remember that somebody always has it worse than you do, and while your struggles should never be discounted - we all know how it feels to be in a position of dispair, so give back when you can.

Remember that positivity radiates like a wild fire spreads, and when we give kindness to others, it's contagious entity will rub off on us.

Remember that money comes and goes, that materials are just that - you spend your money on them, and if you share them, you no longer have them...

experiences, on the other-hand can be shared with anybody who's willing to listen to them. Your experiences are something that nobody can take away from you.

Remember that you will have your heart broken, probably many times - but that doesn't mean you should love any less.

The purpose of life is to know yourself, to love youself, to trust yourself and to be yourself - and when you give yourself to the important things that truly make life worth living, you will find peace.