Ever try to find yourself? It's kinda hard work. Everyday millions, if not billions of people across the world are in the never ending search for finding out who they are. Not what they do, what they know, who they love, but who they really are. The question of meaning and purpose of why we're here will never end. The cool thing is, there is no answer. It's a quest to consistently be curious. To always ask questions, and to be open. It can take people decades to answer this question, if they ever do.
These people are easily recognizable in life. The confidence they show is unprecedented. An attitude towards life that is rarely seen. The few percent of the world that has answered this question are the lucky ones. They are the ones who teach, who lead, who organize change and reform. They are truly the role models for this scared society of ours.
It can be a religious leader, a teacher, a friend, a student, or an enemy. Title's don't matter to these people anymore. The label of how they put food on the table means nothing to them. They have found try happiness, and they found it in solitude and consistency.
My professor today walked into our classroom 10 minutes late and asked us to set all of our belongings on the floor. The man is very knowledgeable and interesting, so I didn't question his motives, I just set my books aside. He started to talk for the next 90 minutes on teachers and their role in our society. He explained how a teacher should be aware of who they are, and what they are actually teaching. A book can be read, and a test can be taken, but this does not show true knowledge of a certain subject matter. Instead, being able to understand the larger concept in life. Knowing that a "subject" does not have a start or a finish. It blends in with everything we do in life. One subject melts into another, and another, and another, until you reach the subject of life. The reason we are here, and why we want to learn. I understood this like I have nothing else in my life. I realized not to try to be someone I'm not, and not to try to live up to somebody else's standards. You will NEVER be that person, so it's probably better to start your own adventure sooner, rather then later.
Remember the notorious W.W.J.D. bracelets? Lord, did I hate those things. Even being a Christian believer, I never grasped that concept. Sure, it is a great idea to think in the mindset of a peaceful individual, but you will NEVER be Jesus Christ. Wondering what someone else would do is just foolish, wonder what YOU should do. It could help you find true meaning in life, and really reveal your true colors.
It's just food for thought, nothing more nothing less.
"When searching for your soul, never ask someone to help." - Teroki Matsyuhatmu
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