My first post after joining SCMHRD. A serious one. Thought of writing on this topic after filling up the M & M application form.
Life is harsh. In today’s world 5 senses are not enough…!! Now we have to worry about sense of humor, sense of purpose, sense of having senses.. bla bla bla..
Most people around seem to be carrying out their daily lives in a predetermined sequence of actions to earn their livelihood, raise their families, make some money, et al. How many people really execute their lives with a sense of purpose and mission? Does life have a greater meaning, a goal, a serious sense of purpose, for most people?
I think not even educated and professional folks seem to be having a comprehensive vision on what they wish to achieve in life. Recently I was reminded of this when I saw the question on future plans and vision in Mahindra & Mahindra application form for my summer placements. Organizations seem to be wanting to find out which applicants have a higher sense of purpose in life, which one of them have really thought through what they wish to do with their lives, is there any role envisaged for a service to the society at large, etc., This set me thinking, as I was also searching for a meaning in life’s greater landscape.
I read an article “For too many unenlightened people, life has no meaning, no ever-present goal that gives them daily purpose. But for a person who wakes up every morning with an acute itch, what to do next is self-evident”.
During the placements till now, I observed one thing. People are desperate for an internship. They don’t care which company they are going to, what they will be doing there…!! These are the people which don’t think of future. They are least bothered about it. I call them “Future Parasites” on their parents.
Having a sense of purpose is more critical than just feeling good. One may dress well, have the right kind of diet, work-out to maintain a trim figure, engage in social networking at parties, etc., but I think all of this and more are not the same as developing, focusing and maintaining a clear sense of direction and purpose in life. By doing so, I would not be surprised if one also feels good and achieves good health. Meaning appears to be more important than Form. Coming together they would be a potent combination for success and fulfillment in life. It also leads to happiness in whatever you set out to do in life.
One’s sense of purpose is very important to leverage and maximize one’s potential, creativity, and imagination. It helps to focus intensely at life’s problems and opportunities and helps one to make the right move forward. Think of the power of purpose! If only you can align and focus your energies and passion going after the purpose in life!! You could achieve what an Einstein achieved in his life. Never defocus from your greater sense of purpose in life.
Have a wonderful week ahead, folks!
And write down your Statement of Purpose right away, if you don’t have one as yet!!
