This is not going to be a popular answer but after
months of meditation I realized the sad truth. Nobody is going to like this but
it is true. It could change your life, if you only grasp the sheer magnitude of
it. I expect a lot of downvotes.
First though, let’s understand that humans are
nothing more than one of thousands of different species on this planet. We,
like a bird or a fish or a dog, live here for a period of time and then pass
away. But unlike all other species, we are distinct in one thing: We
contemplate our reason for being and deduce that there must be reason behind
it. Think about it, does a monkey ever ask, “Why am I here?” Does a whale ask
“What is my purpose?” Does a goat think “Have I succeeded, am I happy?” NO! No
other species dwells on such things. They live their lives moment to moment.
They do not plan their meals, they do not set their clocks and create their
schedules, overbooking their time, so that they are constantly rushed. Only
humans do these things. But why?
It is because humans and humans alone are
intelligent enough to believe that there must be more. There must be reason for
this. There must be a purpose. And that’s where we are wrong. Now here’s a
strong statement that is true: Everything about you , your sense of humor, your
intelligence, your creativity, your compassion, your motivation; all of what
makes you YOU, will be forgotten within 2 generations of your death. Your
children will remember your love, and maybe your grandchildren but after them,
you will only be a picture on a wall, or a name in the annals of history. But
what makes you who you are, distinct and unique, will be forgotten forever.
Just like all other species. Sad.
Think about the most famous people you can.
Alexander the Great, Jesus, Hitler, Ghandi…What were they like? Were they rude?
Were they fun to hang out with? Were they happy or depressing? Nobody today
really knows. They only live on in name and only because they were hugely
popular – either famous or infamous. Nearly every single human who has lived
and died is forgotten forever and you will most likely be one of them. That’s a
fact!
So what’s our purpose? So many people want to know
“What is my purpose in life?” The truth is, your purpose is merely to
pro-create to ensure the survival of the human species into the future. In the
same way all other species pro-create to ensure the survival of their species.
To ensure that their genetic codes go on. Because if you don’t pro-create then
all that remains of you will be lost with your death. And your life, as
important as you’ve convinced yourself it was, was pointless.
The harsh reality is this, in the grand scope of
things, most of our contributions are totally meaningless. Do you think that in
1000 years someone will talk about that App you wrote? Or that excel
spreadsheet you filled out? Or that business you ran? Will your name even be
remembered? In most cases it will not be and we will disappear from all of
history and be completely forgotten like so many before us.
So what’s the point then? Why even go on?
The point is this. You are here for a very short
period of time and the fact that you are here is an invaluable gift. So if
there is stuff that’s hurting you; a bad job, a bad relationship, debt, stress…
walk away from it. Don’t let things destroy this precious gift. And don’t buy
into the lie that sitting behind a computer for 8 hours a day for a paycheck is
going to fulfill you. It won’t. That’s a system built on lies. If there is
something you want to do then do it before it is too late. Do it now!
Life will fly by and before you know it, you will be
at the end of it. Don’t get to the end saying “I wish I had done this or that.
I wish I had seen this. I wish…..
Do it when you can! Before it’s too late. Because
life is a gift that can be taken from you at any moment. Treasure it and enjoy
it!
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