Life

Living life with purpose, meaning, enthusiasm and passion is the dream of everyone. I must attest that it isn’t very easy nor is it too difficult to live a meaningful life. A life based on Values is 100 times better than a life that is focused on the theory of the ideals that are difficult to reach. Ralph Waldo Emerson says, “Who are you speaks so loudly I can’t hear what you’re saying.” Children can learn respect for elders by looking at their parents and can also learn to tell lies when their parents tell them to tell the caller that they aren’t there at home.

When it comes to following values in life, there are no two ways about it. Either one lives a value based life or one doesn’t. Values are something that makes us say ‘Yes’ to somethings and ‘No’ to others. It’s basically something that we are convinced about and are willing to sacrifice our lives for. Hence I believe that if there is something that I place my hard-core belief in, it must be worth it or my life is at stake.

People living Purpose driven lives are much more effective than those who live without any specific purpose. The main difference to notice is that those whose lives are driven by purpose have their energies focused on what they want to do and achieve. Energy when focused has much more power than energy which is not focused. A picturistic example that comes to my mind is that of the magnifying glass which when held at a proper angle has the power to produce fire by channelizing the sunrays.

Viktor Frankl in his book ‘Man’s search for meaning’ writes: “He who has a ‘why’ for which to live, can cope with any ‘how’.” When one finds something in life that one can live for, all the forces within that person come alive to meet this purpose. Rick Warren in his book ‘Purpose Driven Life’ clearly pens down the purpose of life, he writes: “Life is a preparation for eternity. We were made to last forever, and God wants us to be with Him in Heaven.”

Lastly, talking about a life lived with Passion; it is good to be aware that zeal and passion are things that are within us. When one has a clear cut purpose for which to dedicate one’s own life, passion flows automatically to supplement the purpose or meaning filled life. John Mason says: “It is one thing to be living; it is another to be alive. Living alive is living with a lusty thirst and passion for life.” Living fully is a sign of gratitude to God who has given the gift of life.

The book of Ecclesiastes gives a simple formula: “Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might.” Let’s live a VPP life

1.      Value based life

2.      Purpose driven life

3.      Passionate life