For the longest time, I've been trying to figure out what the point to life was. Today on the drive to work, it finally hit me.
Let me preface by saying, I've never thought that the point to life was being happy or finding happiness. Or making other people happy. No, happiness isn't what we should strive for...at least in my humble opinion.
What I realized was, most things in life don't last. Life is just made up of moments. The good times don't last...and thank God the bad times don't last either. Maybe you've gone on a really good vacation and you had the most fun you've ever had, but eventually the vacation ends and you're back to work and the doldrum of life. On the other hand, anytime you've felt negative, whether it's embarrassment, anxiety, or panic, that also ends and you go back to feeling normal. The negative moments fade and become nothing but a distant memory.
There's no point in dwelling and letting the bad thoughts consume you, nor is there a point in trying to rinse and repeat doing the things that make you happy because once the activity or moment ends, you're right back to feeling...whatever it is that people feel on a daily basis. It's not a BAD feeling. It's just a state where you're comfortable and maybe a bit dissatisfied with what life has to offer.
I think the point to life is finding the things that do last, holding onto them, and perhaps sharing them with the world. Things like experiences, wisdom, values, good friendships, and family. Your family will always be your family. Lol, sorry for the obviousness but...whatever lasts, is definitely important. And something that I find is just as important, is when you find someone you actually want to start a family with. People often think, family comes first...relationships can be replaced. I understand that logic but when you do find someone who is willing to stick around and be there for you no matter what, despite not really having to, isn't that unfathomable and something to really treasure? What are the odds of that happening? I wouldn't prioritize one over the other, is what I'm trying to say.
Having said that, I'm not going to stop doing the things that make me happy. It definitely makes life more enjoyable. But the reason why people continue to be unhappy despite participating in happy moments is because they do not feel fulfilled with themselves. My response to that would be...find what works for you and do things you can be proud of. Never stop trying. Never stop being noble. If you fail, nobody will remember or care anyway. Leave your mark. Leave behind a legacy. That is the point to life - to share something with the world that will last long after you leave it.
