I began a psychic/healing practice in 1993 - that's 40 years in seeing people. Of the people I have worked with none would have described themselves as ordinary - even with the description of having a job, a family and children. Many people have a mission - they work above and beyond their jobs in what they might consider a small way. They are not seeking recognition, they do - whatever it is that they do because it is both a purpose and a mission. Most of them see this as part of their personality or self. In many people purpose and/or mission is unconsciously expressed.
This has been my observation over 40 years.