⁣Many people are subconsciously afraid to become more mindful and consider the purpose of
life because they may not know if there is a worthy purpose. Some might argue
that there really is no deeper purpose or meaning of life and that what we are
experiencing now is everything. But we cannot agree with such a pessimistic
view. In the ancient context of meditation, being mindful means that a person
becomes more thoughtful and considers what do I want to achieve in this
lifetime.

Do we ever pause to consider what we want to be the goal of our life? Not what someone else expects us to
do with our life. But rather what is really a worthy goal that adds meaning and
greater value to my existence? There is an unspoken expectation of society and
most people around us that we should pursue what most others around us are
doing. We look at others and see how they spend their time and energy.
Especially with children we can see that they look around for guidance from
others and often just do what others do without understanding if it is good for
them or not.

So, if Iwant to progress in a desirable direction in life, it is absolutely crucial
that I embark on a journey of self discovery. Who am I really? And how should I
be relating to others around me and the world?