A Meaningful Life

We have all received the gift of life from the Creator. Some of us squander this gift, living aimlessly, while some others lead a truly meaningful life. What accounts for this difference? If we are born with the same basic capacities, what is it that makes people become so different in the way they lead their life?

The basic reason for this is just one—and that is, awareness, or the lack of it.

Some people do not develop the necessary awareness about life and its purpose. They are completely under the influence of others or allow themselves to be totally conditioned by their environment. They live as others tell them to. They seek to fit into their mould, irrespective of whether the mould is right or wrong. The life of such people is devoid of true meaning and purpose. They live like animals, and they die like animals too. They squander the gift of life that God has bestowed them with.

In contrast, some people develop the awareness of life and its purpose. They learn about why God has created them and what sort of life God wants us to lead. They learn about God’s creation plan. They reflect on themselves and the world. They learn to distinguish between right and wrong. They are strict about living ethically. The life of such people is truly meaningful. And their death is truly meaningful too.