Article: This is a weighty question, and it may take some time and reflection to decide, but if you can determine what you think the purpose of humanity is, you can scale that idea down and apply it to your own life. For example, you may decide that the purpose of humanity is to help each other thrive in the world. Your own personal purpose can then be to help people in your community thrive, and you can determine what steps you need to take to work towards that. Think about people whom you find truly inspiring. These can be world leaders, historical figures, or people from your own life. Think about why these people are inspirational, and determine specific actions or characteristics they have that you'd like to emulate. . You may want to keep this list in your purpose journal. Remember that you do not have to admire or emulate every aspect of an individualrather, you are using the individual to home in on specific characteristics that you would like to have too. Leaving your personal bubble, or your comfort zone, means having a broader view of the world and the people in it. We tend to be somewhat self-centered in our day-to-day lives, but leaving your bubble gives you the opportunity to view the wider world around you. With this renewed realization of the rest of the world, you can more objectively see your place in the world and evaluate your passions and purpose. Once you have a greater awareness of other people around you, decide how you want to interact with those people. Determine how you would like other people to view you in relation to themselves, and then work to be that person for them. If you are having difficulty assessing yourself, or if you'd like a second opinion, ask some close friends what they think your strengths are. They may offer some insight that you have trouble seeing yourself. For example, you may not realize that your own actions inspire your friends to want to emulate you. A friend might say, "I think you are great at putting a plan into action once it's made, rather than waiting for someone else to get started." You can tie this strength into your purpose. Many people think that their purpose (or their career, or their interests) have to revolve around one thing. But sometimes our passions are about balancing multiple interests that fulfill different aspects of our needs and wants. Realizing that your one purpose (if you choose to limit it to one) can be made up of multiple facets can offer you more flexibility in setting that purpose. For example, if your life's purpose is "to bring happiness to myself and others," you may have the sub-purposes "to feel fulfilled in my work, to be patient with my family, to make my kids laugh, and to listen well to my friends." All of these work towards your greater purpose. The advantage to having multiple facets to your life's purpose is that if one area is lagging or not going well, you won't feel like you're entirely off track. For example, if your work life is not fulfilling, but your home and social lives are, you can still feel like you're working towards happiness. After you have evaluated yourself and expanded your view outside of yourself, decide what you'd like your life's purpose to be. Remember that it's okay if it changes in the future. It's important to have a goal and direction now, even if you alter it later as you change and grow. Once you have decided your purpose, write it down. Post it somewhere that you can read it every day, reminding yourself of what you want in life. You can ask yourself each day if you've done things to work towards that purpose.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Determine the purpose of humanity. Find people who inspire you. Leave your bubble. Ask friends what your strengths are. Stop thinking in absolutes. Set your purpose.
Article: Every cell phone is equipped with an electronic serial number. Depending on the type and model of cell phone you use, your phone's unique number may be called an IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity), MEID (Mobile Equipment Identifier), or ESN (Electronic Serial Number). It's often located on a sticker under the battery, though its location will vary depending on your phone. Find your cell phone's serial/identification number when you first purchase it. Write the number down and keep it in a safe place at home. If you ever lose your phone, you can report your serial/identification number to the police and to your wireless provider. Some online services, such as MissingPhones.org, allow you to register your cell phone with the website. This can help you in the future, should your phone become lost or stolen down the line. In order to register your phone, you'll need the serial number from your device. If you're prone to losing things, you may want to work on reducing the frequency of those losses, no matter what the item may be. Try getting into a habit of leaving things in particular places, which can help you know where to look next time. If you tend to lose your phone at home, try to keep it on a nightstand or coffee table whenever it's not on your person. When your phone is on your person, give it a designated pocket and always check that you have everything when you get up to leave. For example, you might tap your pockets to confirm in a particular order that you've got your keys, wallet, and cell phone. There are certain precautions you can take to assist your efforts in the future, should you lose or misplace your phone again. You can register your phone for a GPS tracking service, either through your wireless provider or through an independent service like AccuTracking or Belon.gs. You can also keep a written record of your phone's serial/identification number in your wallet or at home.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Know your phone's serial number. Register your phone online. Have a designated place for everything. Prepare to avoid future losses.
Article: A little bit of bleach can help kill any mold that may be growing in the bottle. Measure out about half a teaspoon of bleach, and pour it inside the bottle. Cool water helps bleach clean the bottle more effectively than warm or hot water. Pour water into the bottle up to its top line, and shake it to mix the solution together. If the mold is really bad, you may want to leave the solution in the bottle overnight to soak. Screw the cap on, and leave it until the next day. Sometimes just soaking the bottle will remove the mold, but in some cases, you may need to scrub to get all of the mold off. Stick a dish or bottle brush in the bottle, and scrub the areas where there is mold. If there is any mold on the cap or threads, dip a rag or dish brush into the solution, and wipe it around the moldy parts. Pour out the bleach solution into a sink, and rinse with fresh water. If you are worried about ingesting bleach, you may want to rinse it again or put it through the dishwasher. Let it dry completely before using.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Pour bleach into the bottle. Add cool water. Leave the bottle to soak overnight. Scrub away the mold. Rinse.