How Does Purpose Relate to the Meaning of Life?

We, you and I, are consciousness. It is an awareness of our internal and external environment, and without Purpose, we lack a reference point or an ability to value this life. So Purpose is integral to life, and it helps us understand and make sense of why we are here, living in a physical realm. So why do we choose to suffer?

We, humans, seek a vast array of experiences to answer and define the meaning of life. In concert with Purpose, our lives have a sense of direction and a source of motivation that keeps us moving forward. It is why we strive for something more significant such as making the world a better place. Purpose gives us a sense of fulfilment and joy in our lives.

Now, it has been my experience that many, not all of you, reading the first two paragraphs were accepting of what was being said, yet in the back recesses of your minds, you are patiently waiting to hear about the suffering. 

So what is suffering? Suffering is a choice to mentally and emotionally dive into, explore and pick apart the minutia that makes up the difficult moments of our life. Then to become so immersed in this sorrow that we lose any sense of optimism or hope accompanying Purpose.

In our minds is a gateway called understanding, and beyond it exists many paths that lead to a desired outcome, such as our pain will diminish. Among those paths is one very well-worn path that leads to more suffering. Why? Because we think it is the only path that will lead us to enlightenment. As we walk ever farther, even though we know it will do this, we become lost in an endless array of interconnected difficulties. Confused, we walk farther and encounter more than we can handle or comprehend. 

This well-worn path also leads us to an infinite sea of doubt, and the surest way to be aware of troubled waters are ahead is if we notice we lack optimism. We have, at this point, moved past our original Purpose for walking through the gate.

Powerful distractions such as feelings of hopelessness, emptiness, and despair lead us to suffer, not what we strive for. Remembering our Purpose reveals the telltale signs that lead to feeling meaningless. Purpose helps you remember first to stop and take not one step more. Next, take a deep breath that connects with ourselves and recognize that we are conscious beings, and as such that this path of suffering is leading us nowhere. Then our Purpose will remind us that we sought to understand, find meaning in our lives, and help alleviate suffering. Purpose tells us now is the best time to seek a new approach that will bring value to our goals. One thing for sure is we know that the paths of suffering promised us much and never fulfilled its promises.

This is why Purpose, as a starting point, helps us measure personal growth, offers direction, and acts as a basis for integrating all we value in life. It walks hand in hand with optimism because, in our hearts, we believe that good things do happen and good will ultimately prevail. Feelings of optimism accompany Purpose and help us cope despite difficult circumstances because we know things will eventually improve. We are off the path of understanding if we are not encouraged to continue. Purpose will help us focus on the situation's positive aspects, find meaning in our suffering, or direct us to a supportive path.

Consciousness, our inner light, is the artist that inspires understanding by illuminating our thoughts, feelings, and actions. The art created is an awareness of our Purpose and identity. Consciousness is an essential part of finding and cultivating our life's Purpose. We may encounter difficulties because we are explorers of life, and Purpose will wean those of us from our addiction to suffering. We will experience problems; however, we are no longer attracted to being mired by them. 

So, to escape those endless circles of uncertainty, choose the paths that lead to feeling empowered, that show your positive attributes, who you are and where you are capable. Let those paths be the well-worn routes beyond the gates of understanding. When our Purpose is our guiding light, our life has meaning.

Have you forgotten your life's Purpose? Seek those paths that though initially challenging, bring value. Embrace a life that supports a sense of fulfilment and accomplishment. Purpose exists here.

You will know your Purpose guides you when buoyant thoughts are easily expressed and understood in your outer world. It helps us understand why we choose to be here in this physical place. It directs our lives and shines a light through the confusion of our mental storms. Then, while seeking a vast array of life experiences, Purpose provides answers before we ask questions and helps us define life's meaning. That is why we walk forward with optimism, and it is why we strive for essential things, such as making the world a better place, not by changing the world outside of ourselves but instead by changing the world within.

Everyone's journey is unique, with many paths to finding and expressing Purpose. It is not hiding, it is in the rewards of making positive, meaningful choices, and it is where fulfilling our life's goals meets our joy. 

Amabilidad,
Konchok Dondrup
"Precious Realisation of Purpose"