When that infamous text came informing that missiles were heading toward Maui, my first thought was: This is real; this is it. Closely following by: Am I right with God, my world, my family, my friends? When the answer was a resounding yes, I took a shower and then texted everyone I know, expressing love and gratitude.

For me, being face-to-face with imminent death was an experience of euphoria.

Everyone’s looking for a “high” of some kind. Whether it’s through a rollercoaster ride, having sensational sex or witnessing a breathtaking sunset, we’re on a constant search for that feeling of euphoria.

There are two problems with this externally sourced quest: One, if and when we find it, it’s usually transitory. The rollercoaster ride ends; sex is done and the sunset turns to night sky.

Two, because euphoria is rather uncommon in mundane existence, the hunt becomes addictive. Like craving drugs, we seek that feeling constantly and will do or try anything to replicate it.

Working with clients caught on that futile pursuit, I find that what they’re really seeking is their unique purpose. The calm, empowering, almost inexplicable bliss when they get in touch with why they are here, what their life is about, who they truly are.

Nothing surpasses the exhilaration of unfolding to what we’re meant to do, listening to our heartfelt messages, making a difference even in small ways. That’s when true You-phoria settles in and takes permanent, consistent residence.

Hopefully, you won’t have to experience an existential threat with minutes to live to achieve your euphoria. It might be easier (and safer) to just find your Soul Purpose.

You could also choose to have an attitude adjustment. How? Everything, even the mundane, can be euphoric if you choose to perceive it that way. Or, if you choose to perceive YOU in that way!

Or, just learn to skydive.