Purpose in Life

'The meaning of life is to find your gift. the purpose of life is to give it away"
Pablo Picasso

“If you can't figure out your purpose, figure out your passion. For your passion will lead you right into your purpose.”

― T.D. Jakes

Recently I watched a video about an interview asking people in the street about their purpose in life. In most cases, the interviewees say that their purpose is to be happy or live happily in life. Happiness is the right way to live in life but it is not a purpose in life. It is only a means to an end. When you are happy you are relaxed, you look at life positively and you make others happy too. You work better and you are healthier when you are happy. 

 The big question is, “Do you live to eat, or do you eat to live?” I think the purpose of life is to contribute. We all cannot contribute in a big way like what President Obama has contributed to world peace; but still, we can play our role to contribute in a small way. If you can’t give to society you can at least teach your children to be wiser by sharing your knowledge and experiences. It is still a contribution. The contribution of knowledge, wisdom, and experience of each generation provides valuable insight and enlightenment to a future generation. It does not mean that the life of the future generations will be easier just by applying the knowledge that we have contributed. The fact is that there are always new challenges ahead of us. Life is always changing and is never dull and boring. It is always exciting. It is just that the future generations will be better equipped to face problems and difficulties in life. By contributing you will find life worth living and more meaningful. 

What is your purpose in life? Share your thoughts with us.