LIFE WITHOUT PURPOSE

The greatest tragedy in life is not death, but life without a reason. It is very dangerous to be alive and not know why you were given life. One of the most frustrating experiences is to have time but not know why. From the beginning of man`s history mankind has been grappling with old age questions: why am I here? What is the reason for my existence? What is the meaning of my life? Is there a reason for the universe, the creation and man? These questions are universal. They dig deep within the secret chambers of every human being on earth regardless of their colour, ethnic heritage, socioeconomic status or nationality. However most philosophers have made an attempt to explore these seemingly illusive questions but for what it’s worth they came up with more questions than answers.

One of the deepest craving of the human mind is to find a sense of significance and relevance. The struggle for relevance in life is the ultimate pursuit of man. Conscious or unconscious, admitted or unadmitted, this internal passion is what motivates and drives every human being, either directly or indirectly. It influences his decisions, controls his behaviour and dictates his responses to his environment. This passion makes one race or ethnic group elevate itself above another. It also gives prejudice and causes the fabrication of erroneous perceptions that result in grave injustices and the conception of abominable and inhuman behaviour. This desperate desire to feel important also causes the sacrifice of common sense, good judgement, moral standards and basic human values. Many individuals have sacrificed excellent reputations and years of character building lifestyles for the sake of advancement to a desired position, or a place of recognition and fame in their society or workplace, so they could feel important and worthwhile. 

In essence, this deep desire for a sense of importance, significance and relevance is the cause and motivation of all human behaviour and conflict. This passion for significance knows no boundaries. Therefore one should set forth some essentials principles, precepts and concepts that you must understand as you embark or continue on your journey of discovering your purpose. PURPOSE IS THE ONLY SOURCE OF INDIVIDUAL AND CORPORATE FULFILLMENT. Everyone may know who you are but you may not know why you like that. In other words you haven’t realised your purpose. You will have been driven by the expectations of others that you haven’t discovered your personal reason for being. 

Purpose is the key to life
There are millions today who are busy making a living, but they experience very little of life. If your goal in life is to be wealthy so you can retire, you have embarked on a depressing journey to nowhere. If your vision for life is measured by status, your upkeep will be your downfall. Your vision is buried in your purpose. With knowledge of purpose, life becomes an endless string of activities with little or no significance. Like a rider on a rocking horse, life without purpose makes much motion but no progress.
A lack of purpose and the impending tragedy that results from its absence is not found only in people but in all things. When elements of nature lose their purpose, chaos and destruction are the results. When nations, societies, communities or organisations, friendships, marriages, clubs, churches, countries lose their sense of purpose and significance, then confusion, frustration, discouragement, disillusionment and corporate suicide whether gradual or instant reign. 

Purpose is the master of motivation and the mother of commitment
It is the source of enthusiasm and the womb of perseverance. Purpose gives birth to hope and instils the passion to act. It is the common denominator that gives every creature an element of distinction. The guiding sense of purpose is more than an orientation toward a goal. Rather it is deep awareness that a common vision, we can only exist. We feel no passion for living neither do we have a reason to wake up in the morning. Practical examples we have is Dr Strive and Tsitsi Masiiwa have shown that there are living a purposeful life. We have these role models that we look up to and they nature us to realise our purpose.