Do you know who you are?

Ya, it is almost the same thing. One of the core value that I usually take around with me is just remain myself. I would not do anything to let someone love or appreciate me, I will criticize if I think is wrong and I will appreciate what I think is right but not what majority say. I understand life is not just a mere survival but there is ups and downs that I am always ready to face it. Those are just few things that keep me going.

I see, I understand your point now. I cannot disagree with you. Life is a battle for survival. And being yourself is just the key to your happiness. You cannot live a life that is dictated and as what others want you to be. Being appreciated is a very difficult thing as people have different views and outlooks in life. That is why I love your line "just remain myself". Ups and downs will always be there taunting us along the way but, we have no other choice but face them. Right? This is a very nice day. Hope we all have a great day! Thanks Mashnn.

If I may ask and request to you. Can you share what these values and principles are? I may be at the point where I want to inquire peoples experiences and learn from them. There's so much in life that I don't know about and I can afford any mistakes. One wrong decision and I'm done. But still, I really want to hear about your philosophies in life. (If that's what you mean with your values.)

I've been a part of charity group for more than 14 years now. I can't describe the feeling when strangers come to say thanks.. when elders hugs you and kids hold your hands wanting you to stay for another minute. It's not everyday that you will be given the chance to do these things...so...give the best that you can do and live each day like it's the last day of your life.

That's a very fine purpose jaiho. I wish I would be able to be contented in just this alone. I don't know if it's just me or something is really wrong with my head. I like to see it as REVOLUTIONARY than wrong actually. I hate the world norms, that isn't something I wanna follow. So by that, I don't know how to do my part and be a medium of change in this wretched/corrupted world. You're right. We live for others too... We live to be the influence of the good things inside us. THanks Jaiho. You enlightened me of something.

Fourteen years of charity work, wow, you deserve an applause jaiho! No wonder blessings just come to you easy! *Wink. Yes, we've tried it once, reach out program and the smile and happiness of the people is just priceless. Thanking us isn't really necessary back then as I didn't host the program but they insisted. And it feels great to be able to help other people. I would try to do some volunteer work around my locale again. See if I can participate at least close to the fourteen years you've been doing. Whoa.. Thanks just awesome.

There are different manifestations of curiosity of a human being. I too, when I look at the mirror, there's just something. The soul as I've remembered is our true self and that this physical body is of course temporary. But I'm searching my destiny in this world (and by that I mean physical). I've felt that way too, and its not easy. Do you have any idea how to find yourself? Have a nice day. Thanks for you thought by the way.

I do not know how and even why i came to think and be curious about what lies beyond the physical body. For me, though whenever i feel the need to "find" what is missing - which by the way i have no clue either... I would just pray and pray with all my might that God will give me the strength and the knowledge and for him to make me feel that I am what I am and I am complete and whatever i feel missing is that very inner spirit that is within us, after all we are all spiritual beings...

Wow. That was such a powerful faith. Although I can be faithful and all, I cannot deny the fact that I also get mystified and doubtful about it. I just hope spirits do exist. (Yes, I'm not a hundred percent convince that there is a soul) Anyway, I will be praying to God for answers too, that's a very good approach in questions like these. He always reveals himself in a very special way. So, I may have no faith in spirits and souls, but I have faith in God. *Wink. Thanks for your response. You enlightened me.

I still have anxiety disorder. I get panicky, nausea, and it gets hard to breathe. As much as it sucks, I think it took this disorder to help me 'wake up' and reflect on myself. I'm glad I'm not alone either.

You had anxiety disorder back then? How does that feel? I don't think questioning yourself about what you're doing there isn't just a part of your disorder back then, it was somehow destined to happened. See, you found the missing pieces of yourself. Sometimes life needs a break too, to think about things again, to re-plan or come up with a better plan. We are much alike, because I always ask myself this too. I'm happy I wasn't alone.

Maybe you feel like this, because you are still young and single. You have lots of opportunities in life to grab while you are still young. But along the way, you are still lost as to what your real purpose in life is. But maybe once you get to have your own family, your purpose in life will little by little, surface. Always pray for guidance and enlightenment, my friend and slowly you will realize what's your purpose in life.

Maybe so... I may have not found what happiness really is. And by the way, having a family of my own is way out of my to-do list these times. Opportunities come and go when young, yes... maybe. But, it baffles me, what do you mean by "you are still lost along the way"? I will pray for guidance simplyd, that's a very nice suggestion. I will be asking the Lord for my purpose of course... I should be... as He only knows what am I really. Thanks for your response dear. I appreciate it.

I adore how simple you live your life simplyd. How I wish i can be like that too. But to me, life isn't just about handling problems and winning my trophies, and yes, in my age I've seen and experienced the truth and cruelty of this world/life. I didn't post about trials though, I was asking about OUR purpose, our true goal. I don't want to live an EMPTY life, I cannot just live it like that without a specific goal. Because, at the moment... I don't know myself. I mean, it's like, we are TRAINS, and we need a railway. It's like what GOD wants me to do.. its like that. I cannot really thank God (aside from blessings and all) without fulfilling what am I... who I am... what he wants me to become. I hope you see my point. I appreciate your thought though. Thanks and have a nice day.

Although I didn't really get the point of it as you've been vague about it - haha - Yes! I agree with "we are images..." and the challenge of seeking our own purpose and limits can only be revealed fully when we call him for aid.

I wonder what drives you to withstand being alone. In my case, I can never do that. I can never go to a cafeteria eating alone. I'd rather not eat at all. Anyway, about my discussion's question, yes, I partly mean "is that the kind of life you want"... and it seems vague because I cannot figure out if you are happy with it or not. If you want to travel, there is always opportunity, I believe so. Responsibilities wouldn't really hinder if you talk your family out of it and tell them you need some time too.

Yes. There are times like that. When, we were so busy with what we are currently doing and when we pause, suddenly... we'd realized how much were missing and happiness isn't there anymore but stress. We have to give time for ourselves sometimes. Now that it crossed your mind, may I ask if you are happy with your current doings?