Do you know where you are heading?
In previous years, I usually wondered (still do) what the purpose of my life was/is. You see, I live my life as each day presented. I honestly can't remember being purposeful in living, except passing exams and getting a job.
My thought...
In Lagos, during my commute to work and back, I always marveled at the traffic and how everyone was in a rush somewhere. The competition on the road was crazy. Meditating upon this scenario, it comes to mind that everybody's destination is different just as their starting point. Along the way, you come across those with vehicles that are broken down for different reasons. You also observe people who need to slow down because of the portholes, this also depends on the lane you are. Of course, those who are more familiar with the route know just when to avoid those lanes. Even with your experience sometimes, just when you hoped you could change lanes, you discover, there is no opportunity for you so you end up crawling through the ditch too.
For the racers, there is this smile of accomplishment when you overtake vehicles, and sometimes you also take a glance at those who overtake you; this observation seems to bring out the competitor in you. Some drivers don't even notice you, all eyes for them is on the road until you make them hit the break abruptly.
There are always some vehicles and drivers who stand out because you can't help but notice their unusual color, their sleekness or rickety nature, their speed or recklessness, or confusion.
All this goes on until you get to your exit and join a new race.
What am I rambling about? Maybe LIFE, can be likened to the human and vehicular movement on the road.
You set out with a destination in mind. You already know how long it would take you to get there because you have gone that route before or you got the information from Google Maps or someone. In life, you have to set a goal (I believe this is your purpose). Then you make plans on how to achieve it, just like you make a plan for your trip. How early do you need to leave to arrive at the time you planned? How much do you need to make this trip, do you go in your private vehicle or along with someone or public transport? Do you buy more fuel, or carry a meal?
What am I rambling about? Maybe LIFE, can be likened to the human and vehicular movement on the road.
You set out with a destination in mind. You already know how long it would take you to get there because you have gone that route before or you got the information from Google Maps or someone. In life, you have to set a goal (I believe this is your purpose). Then you make plans on how to achieve it, just like you make a plan for your trip. How early do you need to leave to arrive at the time you planned? How much do you need to make this trip, do you go in your private vehicle or along with someone or public transport? Do you buy more fuel, or carry a meal?
The most important thing, however, is knowing where you are going.
Do you know where you are going?
