That is my one true goal.
(and ofcourse being a doctor)

I think a lot of it depends on what you mean by purpose. You might look at a goal and purpose as the same thing, but I’m not sure if I would look at it that way myself.

I mean, I definitely have long term goals and short term goals. One of my goals right now is to become a physician – but I don’t believe that being a physician is necessarily my “purpose”.

Personally, when I think of the word purpose, I kind of associate it more with the idea of “what is my place on this earth?” or “what am I meant to do?”.

But for sure, you’re definitely right that if you believe something is your purpose that you will probably work harder at it. I just don’t know if I can think that way, or if I want to think that way.

A lot of it is perspective and personal, and I don’t think it’s right or wrong to think one or the other.

To be honest, two weeks before Christmas I was still struggling with my university application. Like many high school students, I didn’t know which field to choose. Until recently, I have discovered one area I am interested in, but haven’t thought about before. Interestingly enough, I was filled with energy and strength immediately after, because a brand new life begins when you find a purpose.

Why not try to find a purpose if it’s harmless?

You’re right, we all view life and our purpose (if we believe we have one) differently, and no one can really say our views are right or wrong.

For me, I just want to live. And by that, I mean I want to be able to experience as many different things as possible.

Is that a purpose? A meaning of life?

I don’t know. Then again, does it even matter whether you believe you have a purpose? I mean, it’s just a label.

I think it’s great if people have direction in their lives, and I think believing you have a purpose helps define that direction.

That being said I don’t think believing you have a purpose is necessary to lead a fulfilling life, it’s just one of those things that might add something to your life if you choose to let it.

Now I’m just rambling, hope I made some sense =)

For me personally, I definitely see joy and happiness as very important aspects for a fulfilling life.

Maybe that’s just my selfish human nature speaking, but I really don’t see the point in doing something unless you see yourself gaining short term or long term happiness.

That being said, it’s my belief that we can be happy by making positive impacts – we just need to figure out what types of positive activities make us happy.

Unfortanately, nature is designed to be abstract, almost nothing in nature is absolute (even gravity is fluctuating in different locations on earth). As for love, can love can be scientifically proven? I believe the answer is no, because love is an instinct feeling.

Also, I think everyone has a different meaning of life. Those meanings are always changing too. However, I always believe there is a bigger plan although I can’t see, touch, or taste it. But I try to FEEL it.

p.s. I really like your writings, Joshua.

Keep exploring the life, Joshua, and I’m sure you will succeed in everything you are doing.

Thanks a bunch! =)