OUR PURPOSE IN LIFE
I was sitting all alone and feeling so abandoned. So orphaned and disowned and this was probably my last drop of dark emotions brought about by the loss of my connections for the last 25 years of my life. To most of you who has read and so kindly encouraged me to move on regarding that episode of my life, thank you all so much. I am ready to face the world. I am me, again, I hope. I have come to terms of the fact that it will not come back. What I lost is something that I can only accept and that I should truly all put it behind me. And so I have.This is a well thought of blog to contemplate why I am here. What truly is the reason why I am here. Was l just selected randomly to be born out of my genetic parents and go through life experiencing all these unprecedented events in my life? For what? For whose purpose and for whom it will benefit and serve?
We all know we are born for a reason. A purpose, and objective, something that gives us the perspective of what define us. To ourselves, our friends, society and the world as a whole.
The question is, were we responsible in setting up the goal, the direction of which we followed through and labored so that we can utilize our knowledge of truly knowing who we are? Was it really us, who created and molded our destiny? Is the layout and blueprint of our journey was a product of someone else other than us? Were we destined to be here? Whether we like it or not, these events successive and progressive through times are but a testament of what was made for us to play? Or did we really put our efforts and our time in creating it for us?
First of all, we all know that nobody came to this world, born upon our own direct effort and energy. We were born as a gift of life from whom we are formed. The genetic imprint of our parents to our being. But my blog today has nothing to do with our biological and genetic element, rather it is a philosophical question as to what amount of responsibility did we play to determine who we are, who we have become? Are there times when we at a certain age and time come to a point of being introspective of who we are? That all the things that happened in our life, is a path and a mold that was really for us? Or is there something that we could have done any better? Or as most of us have done, we live a life that we did put an effort to define who we are and feel fulfilled and contented?
Or if we had a chance to do it all again, what would we change in our life? Taken into account our dreams, youths, ambitions, and what make us who we are to ourselves and to the world as a whole.
Or are you all happy, contented and fulfilled? And that nothing is needed to be changed at all?
Thank you all so much for your contributions..
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Thanks for all your opinions, contributions and comments..
I hope we all had a nice Easter break..
Rita Mero quotes
Of course, being retired is something that completely takes you to a higher level, I hope. It did to me, not in monetary value but just living life so simply.
Thanks Bungalow and take care..
Thanks again.
Yes, now I remember you...we were partner at corner's poetry.
Glad to see you again, I came back to CS, I took a long vacation.
To tell you the truth, I didn't recognize you.
Your name is Manny right?
You have excellent memory, yes I wrote Malala, she's kind of hero to me...and yes, I'm Manny
I used to wonder " what if" but I don't anymore. If one door closes then there's another one to open.
I have quire a few regrets..Id like to have had the chance to change things in hindsight..but guess what..u can't..you can only take what you have done and hopefully change your future.
I truly appreciate your participation as always. Darling friend of mine.
Thanks Ed.
Thanks..
Your memories are with you...but it is still sad to see all those treasured mementos go...as for any regrets...I have a few but if I didn't experience any bad times...I would have never appreciated the good!!...I am now at the stage where I want to be in control of certain things in life...I do not like work at the moment...and willing to change direction...just in the stages of planning...should have done this years ago!!...you only have one life...so here I am making the best of it...or trying at least!!
For me for instance, yes, if I had the chance right now, I would love to change my career and be an astronomer. Study all the wonders of the Universe. That doesn't mean to say that I am not happy with the way my life turned out. Nothing I can't handle that doesn't put a mark of sense of accomplishment in my humble way.
But if I had controlled the 28 billion dollars of donation of The Gates and the Melissa foundation, I would, without a doubt and sense of hesitation, spend it to the 80 percent starving many of the world.
Thanks Ian.
I am not perfect, and by God, I have done less of what I could have capably put myself in a position to do better. But it doesn't mean that those failures, do create even worse effect for me to do good and or better for my community.
Thanks again Ian.
How are you ?
I personally have a lot of things in my past I would like to say I would do/not do places I would go. and things I would say or not say. But hey why should I beat myself up over past events. It would place me in a state of dichotomy. A want for a chance at something that no longer exists. Surely the only result could be a separation from reality.
Count your losses, Gather to you your guiding forces and face the dawn.
I am speaking about now!!!...make hay while the sun shines!!
Perhaps it is an easy way of taking life in stride.
Thanks again friend of mine.
Going back to your control of your life is a product of wisdom having settled through years of exposure to the fragility of life. In all matters of perception, it is the way we examine ourselves from time to time that would definitely create sense of direction sometimes..
Yes a very good attitude is to value our seconds of existence in this life and don't squander it for non essentials..
Thanks my friend..
do change your life, and or your career...if you have to. The good news is that, we do have the capability to do so..
It represent strength. Be on guard always that you are ready whatever lands your ways.
I had once known someone who said. Life is indeed full of dark and good elements, do make the good out of the bad and learn from it.
Thanks and being in a dual or two ways of crossroads create confusion, the very dichotomous breeding of our mind sometimes create confusion of not knowing which direction we have to take.
But strength and resilience do develop in time and age and only because we have exposed ourselves to the forces that make us who we are..
Thanks, my dear Non..
And your changes in life is not needed when all you have to do is accept that they happened.
Thanks my dear..
Glad you are getting back on track and starting to be yourself again. Never let hurt, anger or bitterness change the goodness that`s in your heart...Sometimes you need to look back to see where lifes trails have taken you too. But look forward more to the pathway that is before you. Each junction you come across is your choice. Friends maybe by your sides at these moments to help aid you. Going on a bit now. But no we live and learn as we create the chapters in our book of life.
Whats happened in my past be it for ill or good has made me who I am. Along with my parents that have always been there for me and helped me to become the man I am today.
Pete
I like the looking back and take an accountability of all that happened and hope that it will enlighten us along the way to reaffirm those that we choose to tread are indeed those that we seek..and even then, when we do go astray, as most often do, just look back on that trail and put ourselves back on track..
Thank you so much again Pete.
Are u single ?
Are u lonely ?
Yes of course and it is so nice to be able to pick up ourselves when the storm comes and beat the hell out of us KN>
I had that many a times and yes, I can truly say that strength and resilience come as a result of such an experience.
Thanks again..
Thanks again KN
Even though I am not disappointed where I am at currently in life, I have given your question some deep thought. I think if I knew what I know now about life, when I was a teenager, would have been a major help.
I love both of my parents, but it is amazing how much your upbringing shapes who you become in the future. In adulthood, it is up to ourselves to become educated and self-aware of possible shortcomings we were shown growing. Once these shortcomings are identified, it is time to become your own person and break free from the molds we were cast from.
Hope you are doing well SR....wonderful blog.
I love that, the ability to lookout for some kind of a guide based on past events.
Thanks Johnny.
SR
Thanks Ian
I hate being in a rut...and I hate to be bored...it is good to sit and think for a while...many people who have seen their children grow up and leave are probably thinking what they can do for their community or other endeavors that relate to creating/making a difference...I am not there yet...no children but when I retire...I intend to start a project of some sort that could make a bit of a difference...giving back I guess but it also provides a sense of usefulness (for me) as well...
Let's do it my friend.