For a long time, I've felt that the whole goal of life is to be happy.
Is this correct? Why do we have to go through so many trials and tribulations? Is it possible to obtain happiness in this manner?
That is why we purchase a large number of items that we do not require. We spend time with people we dislike and sometimes go to great lengths to gain their approval.
Why are we going through this? To be honest, I'm not interested in knowing why. I'm not a scientist by any stretch of the imagination. All I know is that in this age of history, culture, media, business, psychology, politics, and information, I need to accomplish something and be useful.
This is, in fact, a fabrication, and Aristotle lied to us when he said:
“The meaning and purpose of life, the entire goal and end of human existence, is happiness.”
I believe we need to consider this quote from a different perspective. Because when you read it, you think the main purpose is happiness.
However, the true question is: How do you find happiness?
Happiness cannot be viewed as a goal in and of itself. As a result, it isn't something that can be accomplished.
Happiness, in my opinion, is merely a by-product of usefulness.
I've always struggled to put this notion into words while discussing it with friends, family, and coworkers. But I'm going to give it a shot on this platform.
Please don't get me wrong. Vacations and shopping are two of my favourite pastimes. To be honest, though, that isn't what gives life its purpose.
When I'm useful, that's when I'm truly delighted. For instance, when I develop something that can be used by others or myself.
I've struggled to convey the concepts of utility and happiness for far too long. However, I recently came across a quotation by Ralph Waldo Emerson that filled in the gaps.
And I didn't notice that until I started paying attention to what I was doing in my life. And that always appears to be a difficult task. However, it's actually quite simple.
Do you follow me? Actually, it's not a big deal. However, doing something beneficial every day contributes to a well-lived life.
I recently finished Laurence Shames and Peter Barton's novel "Fade Not Fade." It's about Peter Barton, the creator of Liberty Media, and how he feels about dying from cancer.
This is an extremely powerful and emotional book that will undoubtedly make you cry. She writes to business school MBA students in the book on how she lived her life and found her calling.
“They were incredibly clever people who would never actually do anything, never contribute to society in a meaningful way, and leave no legacy. This saddened me greatly, because lost potential is always terrible.
This is something we can all agree on. And in his thirties, after discovering this, he founded a multi-million-dollar corporation.
Casey Neistat is another person who is always willing to help. I've been watching his YouTube programme for a year and a half, and he's always trying something new.
He also discusses how he has always desired to do something and how he has done it. On his forearm, he even has a tattoo that says "More."
“Why will you work harder?” most people question. Then they turn on Netflix and relive the glory days of Daredevil.
Being helpful is a state of mind. And, like every other mindset, it begins with a choice. One day, I awoke and wondered, "What am I doing for this world?" Nothing was the answer.
On the same day, I began writing. You can begin by painting, making a product, assisting the elderly, or doing anything else you enjoy.
Take this with a grain of salt. Get it out of your system. Simply do something beneficial. Anything.