If you've randomly found this website, you're probably asking the same questions that I often find myself asking.
That age-old question: what's the point of it all?
I used to be all brave, not even fearing the big "D" word - death. I acted like I got it all figured out. But somewhere down the line, something must have happened. I started asking questions. Like, why's that person being so rude to me? Why do I even care so much about impressing other people? Why are people so entitled? Do they see me as beneath them? Are they talking behind my back? Am I really that person I portray myself as? Why am I easily angered? Why do we even come into this world just to, well, check out eventually?
What happens after this life?
I've got my own theories now, gathered from a handful of books I've skimmed through, from online videos and podcasts, real-life stories from people I've crossed paths with, and well, a gut feeling.
What I hold now
Nobody's got this life thing all figured out. And even if you meet people who exude an "I've got it all figured out" vibe, it's often best to let them be. Sometimes, it's wiser to play along and chuckle - agreeing on the surface doesn't mean you have to buy the whole package.
I've also started doubting the voices in my head that claim to know what others talk about me. There's a 50-50 chance they're way off so I've been reminding myself to opt for the higher road instead.
People can be so darn different and it's no one's fault - it all comes down to upbringing and life experiences. My truth may not be their truth. The irony? I've often judged others for their rudeness, self-entitlement and the way they demand respect. I've come to realize that I've got a bit of that monster in me too.
It has been quite a relief to understand myself better now. I am tired of trying to be everybody's favorite. But I'll be honest, I haven't completely mastered it yet. The ups and downs are still there, and sometimes it still gets the best of me. I've turned to podcasts to save me from sleepless nights, feeding my brain with the kind of content that truly charges my soul.
And life after death? I wish I knew. I'm sorry, I do not have the answer. But I am keen for a chat if you are.
Nobody has got it all figured out, so do yourself a favor and stop trying to crack the code.
Instead, live. Live your life. Move forward, keep exploring this world. Help as much people as you can. Spread love, spread kindness. For now, that's the purpose I find in our existence.
Wait...did we just crack the code??
Oh boy, life is, as they say, a beautiful mess.
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