Why were you born?
Learn
So, what is the point of living?
Why were you born?
There has to be a simple answer that later becomes complicated—just like everything else.
The simple answer is this: you came to planet Earth to learn.
Another way to say it is that you came to be involved with life.
That’s the simple part. Then it gets complicated.
You came to learn how to think for yourself, rather than doing what everyone tells you to do.
You came to make mistakes and learn from them—not to keep repeating the same dumb decisions over and over.
You came to learn Who am I?
You came to learn What do I want?
You came to learn What do I want to be when I grow up?
You even came to learn how to die.
That’s a lot of learning. How are you doing with all that?
You also came to learn how to read, write, and speak, so you can share your wisdom with others—maybe forever.
You came to learn certain lessons that are uniquely yours and, in doing so, become a star in your own way or a particular kind of success.
You came to live your life in your own unique style—not to copy anyone or compete with anyone, but simply to be yourself.
You came to learn how to live within the society of planet Earth and enjoy every moment of it.
You came to learn how to remember where you came from and where you are going, and to never be afraid to try anything.
You came to learn about love—what it is, how to be it, and how to never feel lonely.
You came to learn about friendship and integrity, and how not to be a dick.
You came to learn how to be in the right place at the right time—to be lucky and fortunate.
You came to learn how to trust your first impression, if you can figure out which one was actually the first.
That’s a lot of learning.
If you think of planet Earth as a school—and it is—then this is the curriculum. You get to choose the lessons you study:
Learn
Be involved
Improve — yourself
Clarify
Believe
Each of these words must be defined by you. Ask yourself:
What did I come to planet Earth to learn?
What did I come to planet Earth to be involved in?
What can I improve in myself?
What do I need to clarify?
What do I really believe about myself and the world I live in?
This is a good start.
The simple answer—learn—wants to become complicated.
But it must remain simple.
Tomas Burke
www.spiritual-pilgrim.com