Meaning of Life

There is no meaning in life because life itself is the meaning. Where there is no meaning, one must put meaning into it. Life cannot give us meaning so we must enter into life to find its meaning. At the end of the day, the only meaning that will be satisfying is when we give our lives to others especially to the poor and needy. We must constantly find new purpose in life otherwise we are not moving with the times. Our life is changing because situation changes and cannot remain the same all the time. Our children are growing up and they are moving on. We too must move on otherwise we are still living in our past. Hence, it is important to seize the opportunity of making the present meaningful to us. The meaning of life must change. When our children were young, our meaning was to raise and nurture them, give them a good education, support their vision and mission but in time to come, they will also no longer need us. Therefore, it is necessary that we continue to find ourselves through the giving of self to others most in need. As long as we keep on giving and loving, we will find meaning, otherwise we will only wither away and languish in loneliness and meaninglessness when our job as a parent is done. Our children are becoming adults and they would have to be treated as such. They will respect us but we can no longer command them as before because they have their own mind and interests. They will become more like our friends. Moreover, we cannot depend too much on them because they need to make a niche for themselves in their own life.  We would have to let them go. But that does not mean we are doomed. Rather, God is releasing us from such responsibilities and freeing us for other plans that He has for us.  

 

May I listen to the drum that is calling me to a new adventure and respond to that drum to find life and meaning. May God will enlighten me as to what is the next level of life that I am called to move towards so that I can live a truly authentic and meaningful life...