Most people search for the purpose of life as if it were a lost treasure, buried within the words of a mystic, the pages of a book, or the sayings of a philosopher. However, in my view, the purpose of life should be determined by the individual. The very question itself is a cosmic irony—each person has their own answer, and mine is merely one possibility. You are welcome to disagree, for it is the spark of dissent that ignites the fire, burning away the rust of stagnant thought and giving birth to new ideas.
Where we are born, in what environment, and to which parents—none of this is within our control. Call it nature’s play or the cruelty of fate, but the reality remains that we arrive in this world without any prior planning. Since we are here, the question arises: should life have a purpose? If it does, well and good; if not, nothing is lost. Some people drift through life like a flowing river, some stand firm like a rebellious rock, while others slip away like sand through the fingers of time. Among them, only those stand out who strive for self-improvement—those who never cease to learn even after formal education ends, who explore philosophy, literature, history, religion, science, music, art, economics, and the intricate hues of life. But remember, knowledge is only effective when it is not superficial, when it penetrates the soul and strengthens the foundations of consciousness. As Nietzsche puts it: “He who has a ‘why’ to live for can bear almost any ‘how’.”
Like other realities of life, sex is also a fundamental truth, one that cannot be ignored without self-deception. However, this relationship must be one of equality—where no one is dominant and no one is subjugated, where emotions are free, and where the body is not merely flesh but a vessel for the whispers of the soul. When a bond is forced, relationships become chains, and chains inevitably breed rebellion. Similarly, the decision to bring a new life into this world should not be driven solely by emotions. The planet is already overpopulated, resources are dwindling, and the Earth is weary. It is not necessary that every child you raise must share your blood; an abandoned child nurtured with love can also be transformed. The survival of humanity depends not only on birth but on proper upbringing.
Life is not meant to be lived in stagnation. To question, to learn, to experiment, and to challenge traditions—this is the essence of true existence. Those who become part of the crowd disappear within it. Paths must be carved, or else time will bury you beneath its dust. The world has only ever given to those who have dared to take; those who lack the courage to seize opportunities remain mere spectators.
