Friday, November 17, 2006
When living life is an obligation
Dear fren,
it is with great concern that i write this. On your birthday, you had said that you live your life because of obligation. I do not understand. Although you have tried to explain to me your side of the story, I still cannot phantom why u feel this way.
Initially, I had thought it was due to the departure of a loved one. However, it does not seem to be the case as you have been feeling this way ever since you were born. Why is that? Has life really been that cruel to you? Have you really nothing to live for? As much as I partially understand your feelings due to your background, however, it's not like you have lived in very dire circumstances. You grew up with a family, who provided for you the best they can. They gave you a roof over your head, food to eat and provided for your schooling. Compared to others, given the circumstances, you are still considered to be quite fortunate.
Another greater question would be: to whom are you obligated to live for? It definitely does not seem to be for yourself. So, if this person leaves you, does that mean that you have no purpose on earth? What will you do then? Will you end your life?
Every person has a purpose in life. Be it whether they realise it or not. I sincerely hope that your's is just a case of finding out what your purpose is. Perhaps you should start helping out others by volunteering. You will come to realize that there are many out there who are in worse situations than yourself, but yet, they do not have such a bleak outlook in life like you do. Sometimes you have to help others in order to help yourself.
But more importantly, you should live life for yourself. Life is short. What do you wish to achieve in this lifetime? trust yourself and move on. Don't live in other's hopes, dreams and aspirations, for they will expire once that person dies. But if you live for yourself, you get greater satisfaction and clearer direction.
it is with great concern that i write this. On your birthday, you had said that you live your life because of obligation. I do not understand. Although you have tried to explain to me your side of the story, I still cannot phantom why u feel this way.
Initially, I had thought it was due to the departure of a loved one. However, it does not seem to be the case as you have been feeling this way ever since you were born. Why is that? Has life really been that cruel to you? Have you really nothing to live for? As much as I partially understand your feelings due to your background, however, it's not like you have lived in very dire circumstances. You grew up with a family, who provided for you the best they can. They gave you a roof over your head, food to eat and provided for your schooling. Compared to others, given the circumstances, you are still considered to be quite fortunate.
Another greater question would be: to whom are you obligated to live for? It definitely does not seem to be for yourself. So, if this person leaves you, does that mean that you have no purpose on earth? What will you do then? Will you end your life?
Every person has a purpose in life. Be it whether they realise it or not. I sincerely hope that your's is just a case of finding out what your purpose is. Perhaps you should start helping out others by volunteering. You will come to realize that there are many out there who are in worse situations than yourself, but yet, they do not have such a bleak outlook in life like you do. Sometimes you have to help others in order to help yourself.
But more importantly, you should live life for yourself. Life is short. What do you wish to achieve in this lifetime? trust yourself and move on. Don't live in other's hopes, dreams and aspirations, for they will expire once that person dies. But if you live for yourself, you get greater satisfaction and clearer direction.
# posted by Xallista @ 12:51 AM 
