Life's Purpose

For each of us, life has a purpose/meaning. If one doesn't believe that there is a purpose to each action then I believe it just your purpose to create opposition and question wonder. A necessary part of life and a part of the overall balance of nature. If you do believe that your life has purpose you see things very optimistically, however, we tend to forget that we believe every action has purpose when we suffer. We miss that suffering is necessary to be happy. That by suffering, we are taking a step that much closer to complete freedom and blissful joy in every aspect of our lives. There are moments of suffering that last months, even years. But no matter what, it always passes and suffering ends. Either temporarily or permanently, is your choice.

When we are aware of what we want and who we are, there is little that stands in your way. Every obstacle, every challenge, is created by yourself. Realize that and you can take steps to detach from it. Detachment from the physical world is the only true was to avoid suffering. By physical world, I mean anything that affects your 5 basic senses. If you choose to be attached, make sure that it's worth your own self because that is exactly what you're giving to that person/thing. There are plenty of people/things that are worth being attached to.(Just make sure you're not trading a dollar for a nickel.)

In conclusion, I believe we have purpose in our lives. I believe that we can't control anything in this life but ourselves and our response to situations/experiences. So regardless of whether or not you choose to better your surroundings or just yourself, it all has an effect on everything in your inner circle. Time is short to those who pay too much attention and too slowly for those who don't pay enough attention. Find the middle, the balance, and there you will find the peace we're all so desperately eating at each other for.

Coming to the Terms

I have progressed so far since the beginning of 2013 and I am so happy to see the doors close on the year. Personal reflection should be as important as new years resolutions. I've gone through the lowest and highest points of 2013, I understand where I went right and where I went wrong. With that I will improve myself beyond my previous limitations and boundaries as never before and further live my life to it's fullest capacity. That is what new years resolutions are all about, right? Improving ourselves and growing, expanding. I hope all of you have a great year and will take all of your new skills from last year and apply them to be better individuals. To those of my friends, I am proud of all of you. I surround myself with the people that motivate and push me, and I am glad you all have stayed close to me. And to those who I don't personally know, this is your chance to be everything you want to be. Take any step that puts you close to your goals and future self. Good luck! Amituofo.

`Ace