Contest; What a Life?

Going through list of piled up contest by @disconnect. It happens that this particular contest organize by @sahmie got my attention as I could easily reflect on the topic What A Life?

Hence, my interest to enter the contest and should you want to share your thought too. Below is the contest link.👇

https://steemit.com/hive-147599/@sahmie/contest-alert-what-a-life

What A Life?

What a Life? I will want you to reflect on this question through life Between "Purpose and Paycheck" well, lest you couldn't think much. I will break it down piece by piece in the full article below.

1 What is the meaning of life?

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You might want to agree with me the meaning of life is one of those questions that seems to evolve as you grow and been shape base on your very reality of life triumph and challenges. While for others, it’s the pursuit of happiness and in this context, many religious group will uphold this narrative. For others, it’s about making a difference and this will be attributed to rational beings out there. Personally, I believe life is about connection, how we relate to ourselves, to others and to the world around us. It’s about learning, loving, growing and leaving the world just a little better than we found it and that's it for me. Life isn’t just about existing which I believe no one will want to live in such condition. it’s about becoming: becoming more aware, more compassionate, more purposeful. The meaning of life, in its simplest form, is to live meaningfully.

2 What does a fulfilling life mean to you?

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To me o a fulfilling life, is one where I can live in alignment with my values and my reason is simple; value is what define a man. So, if I live for my values, what else matter? That's true fulfillment. It doesn’t mean being rich or famous, but waking up with peace in my heart and joy in my daily routine. It’s about engaging in work that matters to me, maintaining relationships that uplift me and having the courage to be authentic. Fulfillment is not about perfection, of course no one is perfect though many look up to it but it’s about presence. It’s in the quiet moments, the deep conversations, the small wins, just as i hope i earn a booming vote from curator01 and the freedom to be fully myself without shame or fear.

3 To you, what are the biggest challenges to living a good life?

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The biggest challenges to living a good life often come from both within(our individual self) and around us(the society that judge us). Internally, we battle fear, self-doubt and the pressure to be accepted or be successful and the funny thing is that you create this challenges for yourself

Externally, the society throws at us inequality, toxic expectations, constant distractions and a culture that often values status over sincerity. Thousand of us grow up pursing goals that aren’t even ours but b ecause the society told us what success should look like. To free yourself from all that and choosing what truly matters to ourselves is one of the hardest but most rewarding steps toward a good life.

4 How important is it to have a purpose in life?

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I once said to myself, what will life be without a purpose and I get the answer one day after I got stalked in a situation I needed to sort out and for the mean time, I needed to float until I get settled.
I was sorrowful and fill with pointless ambition.
So, having a purpose in life is like having a compass in the middle of a storm just like my situation explain up there. Purpose will guide you and It gives you direction when everything else feels uncertain. Purpose doesn’t have to be something grand or world-changing, it can be as simple as raising kind children, sharing your art or being a voice for those unheard. When there is purpose, we don’t just survive alone but we thrive. Purpose fuels resilience, helps us endure pain and adds depth to our existence and to be rooted for something worth living for. Purpose is the difference between drifting and driving.

5 How can we make the most of our time on Earth?

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In as much as people might hold different views. I believe, to make the most of our time on Earth will be by living with intention because intention is a foresight that analysis all things before embarking on any. You will always know the worth of your intention before pursuing anything. The worth will let you know if to go for it or not. Time is our most limited resource and every moment we waste on regret or fear is a moment we can never get back. So, to live fully, we must learn to be present, forgive easily, say what matters and to spend time with people who inspire us. Life isn’t about rushing to the finish line as peer pressure might trick you into. It’s about embracing the journey, learning from the detours and appreciating the view along the way. In the end, the most meaningful lives are not the longest but they are the most well-lived.

I invite @nsijoro @waterjoe @zulbahri to participate in the contest.