Have you observed a stone lying by the roadside? It is there but what do really make of its existence? And so I wonder, what should I make of my day if I spend it just for the sake of it, doing nothing at all. This makes me realise that if there’s no goal, no vision, no mission, no reasons and no purpose in life, , humans are nothing better than objects. Working on our targets, our goals keeps us motivated. This also helps in self validation. It helps one earn respect in society, feel fulfilled. The fact is that with a purpose, any entity becomes important. Take a chair in the room for instance. It serves a purpose and so it holds value.

 

Moreover, one thing that one must remember is that no one is born with a picture perfect destiny rather we have to create it just like a pen which is mere an object but holds value when it writes something worthy. When human emotions get saturated then one starts reacting and not responding which does not reflect the personality. This leads to the realisation of the wake up call to find our purpose and working on it before it is too late. For instance, AI may be all so advanced, but still, it can’t handle emotions while humans are blessed with feelings of understanding, kindness, imagination and utmost potential of execution. There is nothing more powerful on this planet than a man with a purpose. This thought is beautifully expressed as:

If life exists, it’s for a reason , 
Reason that shines through every season
Like water that flows to feed and thrive,
Or parents that help us to stay alive.
Nothing happens with no cause ,
No life is worthy without laws.
Without a goal we are just shells,
A living body but not truly well.
Purpose gives meaning to the heart and soul,
It is the reason we rise and grow old. 
By Mohd Zeeshan Siddique, 
PCCOE, Pune