The Things We Face

Our purpose. It's overwhelmingly not overwhelming. What in the hell are we doing in this world? W're all supposed to do something for the world. And that's one of my biggest motivators. If I don't get up and move, try, step out of my comfort zone... I would never be able to fulfill anything, even if I think there won't be anything worthwhile resulting either way. But I have nothing to lose, so I might as well try.

The problem is the problems. What's good or bad, right or wrong? My definition is that things that make others happy and in turn make me happy are good. Things that maybe make me happy but make others unhappy is bad. This seems like a philosophy that can't go wrong. But how does one stay happy? How can I do good when I don't feel good while doing it?

This is when it's the most difficult to see your purpose for doing things. But that's when it's actually easiest to see a purpose. Because your purpose is nothing at that point except overcoming the pain.

And I hate it. I hate that no gain can be earned without sacrifice and hardship. But you've got to make a choice. If you want something, you have to keep trying to get it, no matter what happens. But sometimes you'll lose things you never thought you would lose. Sometimes, it's your sanity.

At least there's something that's guaranteed from every experience like this. If you're smart enough, you'll learn from your mistakes and grow. If not, others will learn from you.  

Read the warning signs, next time...
Don't follow your heart.