I believe I am happiest when I am pursuing a purpose. That purpose can benefit me or others. The purpose also needs to be honorable, like volunteering at assisted living or substitute teaching. I believe purpose needs to be customized to my strengths, so I can know that I am using my time wisely and reaching my potential. I believe a noble purpose is supported by the majority of people and by people that have come before us. If our ancestors knew what I was doing, I would want them to approve. Most of our ancestors that have created our world and brought us into it have worked hard to make it a place where we could develop and prosper. I want to continue their pattern. A noble purpose has psychological benefits that affect myself and others. Others can be motivated by my good attitude. Experience in pursuing a noble purpose can give me the strength to know that what I am doing is good and a foundation to share with others who want to develop their own pursuits of purpose. Recently, I wrote about the value of creativity to our society. Creativity contrasts competition by allowing great things to be accomplished or built. Creativity involves development, whereas competition may use sabotage. Though both want to succeed, creativity only allows for greatness. In pursuing a noble purpose, creativity partly defines it. A noble purpose is fueled by creative efforts. In conclusion, a happy person pursues a noble purpose and applies creativity. They understand that their life is a representation of those that have come before and can be a support for others in the future. The happiest people give and receive love. They create paths for people to find inspiration.