What's My Purpose in Life?

Good day, amazing friends! It's @rufajane, your friend who shares the same interests as you. I'm back with another blog post this week. Enjoy reading.....  ***This pictures are from Pinterest*** ***Future?*** Ugh, this word again. I find it very hard to answer when someone asks me about my future, like, what am I supposed to answer When I was in elementary school, I immediately replied that I wanted to be a TEACHER someday when asked what course I would pursue. Yes, perhaps it's because my mother is also a teacher. So I truly loved her commitment to teaching others. "I want to be like her. I wish to instill good morals in the kids. I want to teach children what is correct." This is always my answer whenever someone asks me why I want to become a teacher. Until I was in grade 10, teaching was my chosen course, and I even chose it during our career guidance.  *But still...* I got confused about what I wanted to be when I grew up. It's quite difficult for me to choose. However, when I was in senior high, I changed my mind. I do not want to be a teacher anymore. Because I want to be a LAWYER. What a significant change, right? My father enjoys watching Senate debates and has studied law (although on his own). So that is why I aspire to become one. "I want to help others find justice. I want to deal with injustices. I want to stop the corruption." haha hilarious, right? But, believe me, it's true. My love for law keeps growing day by day, and I still imagine myself as a lawyer someday. Some people claim that being a lawyer was a natural fit for me because I excel at public speaking. Some have suggested that I employ my public speaking skills as a teacher. So I became confused between the two.  *But then things change...* I've gotten a lot more practical. I believe that being a lawyer takes more time than being a teacher. There are numerous advantages to taking education classes. Since I reached senior high, all I've wanted to do was get practical professional employment. So, from teacher to lawyer, then back to teacher. I was quite uncertain about my future.  ***My father crafted this Gavel for me*** I worry so much about my future that I frequently ask myself, "What is my life's purpose? Indeed, the terms "Future" and "Purpose" had just a passing connection in my mind. There is a purpose when there is a future; otherwise, there is no purpose. Isn't that confusing? However, my mind is constantly busy and confused.  ***My lovely and supportive parents*** So I renew my aspiration to become a teacher while also pursuing a career as a professional writer. Consequently, I have concentrated on enhancing my writing skills. Since my introduction to Hive, I have written daily, challenging myself to manage my time effectively despite my commitments as a student. Additionally, I find inspiration and motivation in reading quotes that propel me forward.  ***Edited through Canvas*** ***“Raise your words, not voice. It is rain that grows flowers, not thunder” — Rumi*** I originally came across this quote while I was in junior high. It was the occasion when I joined an extemporaneous contest. It was my first time, so I was understandably scared. When I told my teacher about my feelings, she read me this quote. She stated that you do not have to say your views loudly in front of the audience to capture the judges' hearts; rather, it is your words that will do. And it hits me. I realize how much effort I have put into becoming a competent public speaker, but I was unable to determine the simplest way to do it. **So why do I tell you about this?** Because it is related to the future I am talking about. Finding a job that is appropriate for you wasn't easy but it's not the hardest part. The hardest part of being a human is that there are cases in which we can encounter different people with different personalities in the future regardless of our jobs. Instead of being caught up with them, we should learn to develop a strong personality and stand without raising our voices.  ***Edited through Canvas*** **So FUTURE? or PURPOSE?** In life, choosing which path to take is one of the hardest parts. It's as if you are confused about choosing your fate and lifetime situation. But with what we do in the present, it affects our future. I have come to realize that choosing careers is not the issue here. What I'm trying to say is that no matter what, we are created to do what makes us happy, including choosing a career path. We find a job that we will love, but at the end of the day, it is just a JOB. We are so bothered with overthinking about our future, and there is nothing wrong with that.  ***Edited through Canvas*** But the idea that it overpowers every aspect of our lives is somewhat disturbing. It matters in our perspectives and is purely subjective. But there might be an underlying factor in this problem. Whatever the case, just hold what you believe is right for you in the future because, in the end, it is you who works for that job.  ***Me as a challenge acceptor during our career guidance*** As for me, I have learned that there are some times when life can be confusing and contradicting. And I choose to follow my heart in this case (but not all the time). Because to enjoy the job I have found, I must learn to love it first. So if you ask me again “What is my purpose in life?”. I would say.... “to find a job that makes me happy and to serve others well, including God.”  ***Edited through Canvas*** That was all for my blog. I hope you enjoyed reading it. So what are your thoughts about this? Do you feel the same way?