Life is meant to be a journey wherein we discover not only the essence of the world we live in, but also, to a certain extent, discover ourselves. While many leave this world satisfied souls, there are several others who continue their existence in doubt, dilemma and therefore, distress. To them, the very question of is there a purpose in life, becomes problematic. For the sake of serenity, it is crucial that one finds such answers.
Many seek solutions in the religious, spiritual or scientific path they choose to follow. Goals are set by the practices of their following. Lifestyles are assumed on this basis too. And more than anything else, the answers to deep questions can often be found in the theories and beliefs of this chosen path.
Following a religious guru, for example, gives many a certain outlook to life and they end up practicing the teachings and ways of that person. This gives a sense of purpose and meaning to their very existence. Any questions that arise are answered by the religious teachings they follow.
Similarly, for those who choose to live by the scientific methods preached and advised by a theory or organization, all logic and reasoning is defined by that very theory. Meanings are searched within the knowledge of that methodical functioning.
This does not imply, however, that each person is born with a certain calling associated with them. There are many, in fact, who spend large parts of their lives wondering what their purpose in this world actually could be. They try and search answers in science, religion, astrology, politics or any other way, but remain lost. Their queries and doubts remain unsolved and life continues to be a mystery to them.
Many such people go on without either caring much about having no purpose, or simply not giving it much weight and value. However, many others get lost in these very musings and in turn, get caught in a web of distress and misery. They may go to such extremes with such thoughts that their very existence may become questionable to them.
Living such a life is actually meaningless. In fact, finding meaning should lie in not finding a belief system, but in finding a calling, a purpose within oneself.
To explain this, let us take the example of a musician, or architect, if you please, who neither believes in any religion nor societal pattern. Now this person may choose to make educating street children his mission in life. His purpose in life may be to provide literacy to those not as privileged as him.
Another such instance can be of an untrained botanist who seeks to find the study of a certain kind of weed very fascinating. She could spend hours, and perhaps years, seeking possibilities of the preservation of these weeds, and thrive in the joys of her research and revelations with a select group of peers.
A meaningfulness does not come upon one at any decided time in life. Neither are people born with it, nor do they necessarily find it as a result of education. The true significance of our lives is almost always found within ourselves.
Many seek solutions in the religious, spiritual or scientific path they choose to follow. Goals are set by the practices of their following. Lifestyles are assumed on this basis too. And more than anything else, the answers to deep questions can often be found in the theories and beliefs of this chosen path.
Following a religious guru, for example, gives many a certain outlook to life and they end up practicing the teachings and ways of that person. This gives a sense of purpose and meaning to their very existence. Any questions that arise are answered by the religious teachings they follow.
Similarly, for those who choose to live by the scientific methods preached and advised by a theory or organization, all logic and reasoning is defined by that very theory. Meanings are searched within the knowledge of that methodical functioning.
This does not imply, however, that each person is born with a certain calling associated with them. There are many, in fact, who spend large parts of their lives wondering what their purpose in this world actually could be. They try and search answers in science, religion, astrology, politics or any other way, but remain lost. Their queries and doubts remain unsolved and life continues to be a mystery to them.
Many such people go on without either caring much about having no purpose, or simply not giving it much weight and value. However, many others get lost in these very musings and in turn, get caught in a web of distress and misery. They may go to such extremes with such thoughts that their very existence may become questionable to them.
Living such a life is actually meaningless. In fact, finding meaning should lie in not finding a belief system, but in finding a calling, a purpose within oneself.
To explain this, let us take the example of a musician, or architect, if you please, who neither believes in any religion nor societal pattern. Now this person may choose to make educating street children his mission in life. His purpose in life may be to provide literacy to those not as privileged as him.
Another such instance can be of an untrained botanist who seeks to find the study of a certain kind of weed very fascinating. She could spend hours, and perhaps years, seeking possibilities of the preservation of these weeds, and thrive in the joys of her research and revelations with a select group of peers.
A meaningfulness does not come upon one at any decided time in life. Neither are people born with it, nor do they necessarily find it as a result of education. The true significance of our lives is almost always found within ourselves.
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