The purpose of life

THE PURPOSE OF LIFE

                          "The purpose of life is a life of purpose"

                                                                                              – Robert Bryne.

What is life? As a science person, one may define it as a period of time between the birth and the death. In simple terms, it is the state of being alive. But being alive alone doesn’t serve the purpose of life. The definition of life differs from one person to another and thus its purpose.

          PC: Kamala Krishnan N

                  One may think the life’s purpose is to help others and make them happy while some people think it is to achieve the goals. You may even find some people, like me, who think it is “To eat well, sleep well” and be happy. Which one is exactly right? No one knows…. No one knows the exact purpose of it.

                 Everyone needs an ideal life that has the people they love, happiness, peace, respect, job and last but not the least, money. However, the bitter truth is nobody is living such a life. It has flaws….! Yes, they exist which are visible only to the blind ones i.e., to those who can’t see the happy in their life instead they search for it and complain about their life.

              Flaw in the life is the only thing that can be seen by the blind people. If you think your life has flaws, either accept it or convert it into your strength. Sometimes, it is better to accept it since overcoming one flaw might lead to finding another one, which you will try to overcome again. This goes on in a cascaded manner that finally make you to forget the actual purpose of your life. So, achieving your goals or filling the voids in your life does not serve the life’s purpose.

               The lifespan of butterfly is too short. It flies happily and it enjoys the nectar from the flowers even on the hot sunny day. Watching it fly makes others happy as well. They mesmerize its audience with the beautiful patterns and the attractive colour combinations. They don’t know what is going to happen next or what will happen tomorrow. But they do know the purpose of life is to live it happily. It suits for all the organisms…… sorry…..organisms under Animalia kingdom (I know some biology too!!!).

          

                  Basically what I believe is that life has both brighter and darker sides. Always try to forget the negative parts in the life and remember the positive ones. Achieving your goals is important but not only that, there are several other factors to be concerned about. Make others happy but yourself first. Because, you can't give something that you don't have. You can’t pour water from an empty glass. I know life gives you the hardship, but don’t fall for that.

                Please do comment your opinion on the life’s purpose.

Cherish each and every moment! Be happy :)

 - Kamal