Have you ever asked yourself:
Who am I?
Why am I here?
What is my purpose in life?
Is life more than just a brief span of time on earth?
Such questions have baffled the greatest thinkers and philosophers down through the ages. Living, in itself, is not enough. Life, in itself, is not the goal.
Most of us are so busy and caught up in day-to-day existence that we do not have time to think about the purpose of living. It seems that our lives revolve around daily routines and worldly demands rather than striving for fulfilment. Religions preach about true purpose and philosophers have pondered the mystery for centuries. While we mortals just try to live day-to-day, the eternal purpose of life still eludes us. All our pondering, technology and sophistication still haven't solved the fundamental riddle posed by two indelible facts of human existence — life and death. Here, I will attempt to share with you my thoughts on the purpose of living.
We were all createdconscience; and so, can decide what we want to make of our lives. Often, a purpose is imposed on an individual by family, culture, government, or even by individuals who seek to control others for their own satisfaction. As we strive to learn the purpose of our lives here on earth, we must remember that true fulfilment is not found in our outward achievements, but in what we accomplish within ourselves.
