I often wonder if there really is a purpose for us in this world. Mothers would say there is, having seen a child laugh, cry, pout or ask questions, having taught a child the basics of life and seeing how that had guided and enriched him. Being a mother myself I definitely agree. Priests and pastors and other religious leaders would too, having seen so much suffering, determined to infuse in all of us that this is the purpose God made us. Doctors, scientists, artists and other renowned intellectuals would assent as well, having shown the beauty of what humanity can do for itself in the guise of art, innovation and understanding the meaning of life.
But for a normal individual, one who goes from day to day working, commuting, preparing a meal for one and laying down to rest for the same cycle tomorrow, often would wonder if there really is a purpose for all that.
Is there a reason for one to go through the same routine? Was there a hint of this life the very minute one is born? Is there a great map of fate with blocked exits to success, full of canceled routes to ones purpose, and the highway of life on detour towards a never endless asphalt of nowhere? Are we helpless from choosing the minute we pop out into the world for there was already a list created who should find purpose in life and who should not?
So many questions that are answered a million different ways depending on who you ask. We make our own destiny, we have choices in life, we are the captain of our own ship, we all have a purpose in life its just a matter of perception as to what, so on and so forth. Answers that both enlighten or confuse you even more. Answers that don't really zero in on what questions you have.
Still, day after day, you go through life, through the same routine, for what is there left to do but to go on. If one stops living because one choose to it means one has given up asking. Meaning the answer is lost forever. If when in death we still have a sense of awareness while floating on the ocean of darkness and silence, we would definitely feel that non-stop nagging and jabbing question. If, indeed, death goes on forever, then the nuisance will follow us until then. Having lived a wretched life without purpose it would be a pity to lead an eternal life of uncertainty and unrest.
I say your reason for living will come. As you go through life, you are molded and prepped for a certain purpose through guidance from people who cares, knowledge you've learned in the early years and your own personal experiences. Who knows that the answer to the question of life had stared you squarely at the face years, months or days ago but you didn't know it. You were too busy waiting and asking, honed in only to your questions, analyzing what you perceived as the answer, and agreeing with your self that it is not the right one.
The answer is not a one chance in a lifetime thing. All human interaction, environmental awareness, and passion for life gives you so many chances to find it. You cannot know what the answer would be for it will be given to you. Be more vigilant and reach within your heart and soul and not just with your mind then you will realize how easy it would be. You can either sashay through life waiting for the answer or drive purposely to find it.
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