Friday, 1 August 2014

Purpose of Life...

 This morning I had a conversation with a good friend who is currently going through a very tough time. I would have loved to get out a magic wand and make all the dark and intense feelings disappear, but unfortunately there is seldom a quick fix solution to circumstances that have come to the boil after simmering for years. We spoke about happiness for a while and focusing on the things that you can control and how you have to move on and keep on living your life despite those unresolved things that are not in your control. It is a relief to know that life is dynamic. Nothing is permanent… not the best or the worst of circumstances… and the pain that she is experiencing right now won’t last either.
Our conversation made me reflect on the purpose of life. Many spiritual gurus claim that the purpose of life is happiness, but my work with people in need over many years has led me to a different conclusion. I honestly don’t think the purpose of life is joy so much as it is to be fully human. I believe we are here to experience life in all its various colors and shades… from the most profound bliss to the darkest depths of despair. We’re here to experience love and loss and change… because that is the very nature of life.
Nothing in the universe is fixed or stagnant. Just think of the seasons. As much as I love rains I don’t expect the weather to remain rainy day in and day out. I welcome the summer and embrace a cool autumn breeze. Winter has its own magic… in fact, one day I might even take a deep breath and go find some snow to play in!
The point is, if we can accept the change in seasons, why do we expect life to be any different? Why do we resist the winters of loss, failure and defeat? Isn't it true that the pain is in the resistance? Once we surrender to whatever reality is in the moment and experience it fully, however painful that may be, it releases its grip and frees us to keep moving, to keep flowing towards new life, love and happiness blossoming in spring.


Song of the moment :
Umm..Ahaa nayi nahi nayi yeh baaten ,yeh baaten hai purani 
kaisi paheli hai yeh ,kaisi paheli zindagaani 
thama ha roka isko kisne ,ha yeh toh behta paani 
umm kaisi paheli hai yeh ,kaisi paheli zindagaani

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5 comments:

  1. Unknown1 August 2014 at 21:51

    Nice blog.....Life is puzzle not every puzzle is intended to be solved. Some are in place to test your limits. Others are, in fact, not puzzles at all...

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  2. the game2 August 2014 at 02:38

    well written priyanka.. it is actually true, when we accept the season why are we not able to accept the changes in life....

    but may be seasons are predictable ( apart from the calamities or the fluctuation because of global warming) , at least we have a warning system to predict them and can be prepared.....

    but strange are the ways of life, it is unpredictable and at times throws surprises and situations at as when least expected.May be that is the beauty of it... the purpose of life is to teach us new experiences and making us learn how to cope up with it....


    p.s. I like you diction a lot.

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  3. Unknown2 August 2014 at 07:03

    beautifully expressed that the change is inevitable and we should accept that ...nice one sista ����

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