Looking forward to each of Cat’s visits, knowing I could bring a smile to her face or comfort her, gave me a purpose for being. Even the most solitary humans will keep dogs or cats to reinforce their sense of purpose— someone to provide for, to share experiences with and care for. That was the true foundation of a fulfilling life. Personal, intimate connections were a vital element of living, of thriving. Some men saw wealth or power as their purpose, but those things were merely the tools used to draw people to them, to give them a reason to be wanted. Strip away the societal expectations and over-developed ego and each of us will find that there is only one thing that matters. Our purpose for living. Each man’s purpose might be different, but it was always an essential part of finding fu
