Purpose...

“There's no escaping reason, no denying purpose - because as we both know, without purpose, we would not exist. It is purpose that created us, Purpose that connects us, Purpose that pulls us, that guides us, that drives us; it is purpose that defines, Purpose that binds us.” 

This is a dialogue between Agent Smith and Neo from the Movie the Matrix Reloaded. Here Smith describes one of the finest observations of our lives. 

Purpose...This word can be considered as the most important word which defines our lives. Each and every one of us has a purpose in this life and we are here to find it and fulfill it. Everything we do has a purpose. Without a purpose we can’t understand the actions which we take in our life. But I want to write today is what happens if you can’t understand what is the purpose of your life or somehow you lose the purpose in your life and now wondering what should I do. Without a purpose we all are living a life which will never lead us anywhere. We will be stuck in the vicious circle of life and keep doing the same things again and again and will complain that we are not happy. 

 Just to summarize some general purposes in our lives; when you are student your purpose is to study hard and gain as much knowledge as you can. When in college the purpose is to get a good job. After getting a good job you try to excel in your work and your purpose becomes to gain money and fame. For others the purpose is to get married and start a family and then have a good life; for some others it could be finding their soul mate. But what if you suddenly lose your interest in any of these things; But what if the purpose for which you have given everything, dedicated yourself and got so emotionally and mentally attached to it that you don’t think of anything else anymore in life; what if that purpose fades slowly but surely and one day there is no sign of that purpose in your life. What will you do then? The important thing then is to remind yourself that you have to carry on with life. 

We have to analyze our present scenario and find out what else we can do. Is there any other purpose in our life? Many great leaders in their lives have lost their path and sight but it’s their persistence to continue walking on the path which lead them to their goal and that has given this world great inventions and great achievements. 

 The most important thing is to redefine your life based on the new circumstances. Take up new things, start something new, help others in achieving their dreams. Try to find good in everything. Fill your heart with joy and happiness. Negative emotions and negative feelings will only drain your energy and once you lose your purpose you will have a lot of time free with you and in these times the first guest who will visit you are these negative thoughts and feelings. 

Remember your attitude will define how much you will suffer in these moments of hopelessness and darkness. Soon you will find your purpose, something will come up which will excite you, which will give you the power to dream again. Things will turn in your favor and you will again start on this great Adventure called Life...