dr. patricia boyle and her colleagues recently conducted a study indicating that having a mission in lifeis meaningful." some volunteer to help those in need. some become mentors, sharing their wisdom and experience. others focus on self-improvement, learning a new language or a new skill. one young man spends months training guide dogs for the visually impaired. a busy young mother finds a few minutes each morning to think of ways she can influence her children for good. a grandma, who can no longer write, makes calls to friends and extended family members on special occasions. each, in his or her own way, finds purpose. and although life can be demanding and tedious at times when we decide to live with purpose, the quality of our life improves. we don't just float; we sail purposefully to our destination. ♪ ♪ ♪ have i done any good in the world today? ♪ ♪ have i helped anyone in need? ♪ ♪ have i cheered up the sad made someone feel glad? ♪ ♪ if not, i have failed indeed. ♪ ♪ ♪ has anyone's burden been lighter today ♪ ♪ because i was willing to share? ♪ ♪ have the sick and the weary been