Purpose
It is necessary to have a purpose for a family since that would be the way to unite the focus and
action of the individual members of the family.
What could be the purpose
A sample is provided below. In a similar way, each family can derive one.
To Build a happy family which enjoys the journey of life through:
- Seeing the world.
- Celebrating events in life including festivals, anniversaries, achievements and progression.
- Being united with the immediate and extended families.
- Inculcating the pristine values of integrity, transparency, fearlessness and hard work.
- Having the necessary financial and individual health.
Adhering to the tenets of the Hindu faith, and every individual member shall be groomed to be:
- Confident.
- Collaborating with members within and outside the family.
- Caring for each other.
- Balanced to meet the individual, family, and societal needs.
- Cheerful outlook and energy.
The structure
The first part indicates what as a collective the family will do- they would travel to see a lot of places;
celebrate all events; will always place family and be inclusive of extended and immediate family as
well in making key decisions; they would maintain integrity and transparency in their dealings within
and outside the family; be fearless to express views and will not shirk from putting in efforts to reach
their purpose; and build a secure family through financial and health management.
The second part is with regard to each member of the family- each of them will be trained, coached
and groomed to exhibit the qualities mentioned there.
How is to be derived
The steps to derive this are;
1. To hold discussions and deliberations among all members of the family- all adults and in
some cases where appropriate, teens as well.
2. The discussion and deliberation would be around three important questions:
- a. What is the reason for the existence of the family in this earth?
- b. What are the distinctive qualities of the family?
- c. What will be the profile of a typical family member?
Reason for existence- gives the purpose for the family as a whole; we have not been created and put
on earth to eat, sleep, procreate and die. We have been created to leave behind a legacy that the
world would benefit and could cherish. In the example provided, the legacy being left behind is that
of a global traveler, holding together a very large network of families, adhering to the Hindu faith
and celebrating everything that life offers- from the smallest to the biggest.
The distinctive qualities shows the individual traits harmonized with the purpose of the family. They
aid and support the family meeting the purpose. In the illustration, they happen to be- warm and
showing team outlook- with or without the family members; zestful energy to live life on its terms
and be family oriented.
The last gives a form to the character….good to show the symbols representing the values- airplane
and suitcase to show global traveling outlook etc.,