We come into contact with it at a certain point in life, the so-called ‘dark night of the soul’. A well-known phenomenon in which we ask ourselves what is the purpose of life? Why was I born? What is my purpose on earth? No psychiatrist or psychologist can help you with these kinds of questions. You struggle with yourself, with your thoughts and start to go crazy. In this article you will get answers and thus something to hold on to in order to deal with the most important questions in life.
Just as your body needs nourishment, your soul also needs nourishment. Spiritual nourishment.
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Subjective
Some time ago during my bachelor’s degree in business administration at Erasmus University, I was taught a lot of theory. One of the theories is the goal setting theory. A theory made to become more successful in what you do. Without setting goals you lack focus and direction. However, success is subjective. Because everyone can set certain goals and claim that they have achieved those goals. Just think about it: you have a million euros in your bank account and are seen as successful. But if your goal is to spend as much as possible on the poor, are you still successful? And what if you have achieved all the goals in your life. You have that one nice car, that nice house, a husband and kids. What now?
No control in life
Enjoy people will say. Like we have everything under control. As if we got that well-paid job ourselves. We humans live under the illusion that everything is under our control, which is certainly not the case. We have no influence on external factors. And what about time. And our health? The best example is when you take the plane. You have no control. You put your trust in the pilot and the makers of the plane. But what if something bad happens? The plane’s engine bursts into flames. Or you lose that well-paid job? What then? Are we hoping to look upwards?
Football
The number 1 sport in the Netherlands. Most Dutch people like football. The goal is to score more than the opponent. The higher goal is to become the winner of a competition. And the supreme goal is to call yourself the champion. Then you have passed and you are a real winner. But what about life? How can you succeed if you don’t even know what the purpose in life is?
The main question: what is the purpose of life?
We humans are intelligent enough to know that we are aware that we are alive. That’s why we ask ourselves questions. Unfortunately, we do that less and less these days due to our busy lives. There is simply no time left to think about life. Or do we not want to think for ourselves? You would say that you should make time in your life for important things. So why are we here? And have you ever asked yourself what is the purpose of life? It is the most important question in your life. Without having answered this question you simply cannot continue purposefully. Yet it is striking that this question is ignored by many. Because it’s not a subject in school. It is not a question directly related to religion, politics or philosophy. No, it’s an inner question.
Being reborn
The question affects the way you live. The way you treat people and animals. The question can give you a new perspective on life. You will see that you will become a completely new person because you have understood what life is all about. You will see that every action has a consequence and that you will end up in a place based on your actions. A bicycle will never end up on an airplane runway. If you prefer a certain hip-hop style you will never end up at the top of society. The goal will therefore always determine the final destination. This also has consequences for life after death. The purpose of life is actually like our nose that we see all day long, yet forget to see. Understand the purpose of life and you will see that you will make a complete change in your life.
Soul searching
This is the moment when you start thinking about what you are doing here on earth. Look for your Maker (also read: does God exist?) and discover the reason you are here on earth so that you can fulfill that purpose. So that you can achieve that goal and ultimately be successful. No one knows if he/she will wake up tomorrow. Continuous postponement is therefore not wise, because who knows, you may not be alive tomorrow. Immerse yourself in various religions and judge with an open heart and open mind.
Finally, I want to end with a verse from a religion, something to think about so that you can look for who your Maker is.
Or were they created by nothing, or were they the creators [of themselves]? Or did they create the heavens and the earth? Rather, they are not certain.
Believe that your Maker will guide you for he is in control of everything. Do research into various religions and be guided by Him, because only He can lead you to the truth (Read also: definition of God).