From author Ross White:
In my work as a clinical psychologist, I have supported numerous people who described feeling listless, apathetic, and lost in life. These clients often say they lack a guiding light to direct their efforts. ‘I’m searching for my North Star,’ one recently said. ‘Finding purpose in life’ is a commonly cited reason for seeking support. But years of clinical experience have taught me that trying to ‘find’ purpose can become part of the problem rather than the solution.

Purpose is already present. ‘Forming’ purpose engenders a spirit of abundance rather than scarcity. You can work with what is already there, rather than searching for something that is not.

https://psyche.co/ideas/your-purpose-isnt-something-to-find-its-something-you-form