What have I accomplished? What have I contributed to the humanity of this world? Beginning of this year, my eldest son insisted that both my husband and I should go and watch this movie by Ben Stiller The Secret Life of Walter Mitty. It was really an eye opener to me. Life is indeed an adventure if you really want it to be. As our life is filled with various mundane obligations, we have failed to have sense of purpose in life. The motto of LIFE magazine captured my attention because it appeared regularly in this movie: "To see the world, things dangerous to come to, to see behind walls, draw closer, to find each other and to feel. That is the purpose of life" It makes me think again what the purpose in my life is. I should hold on to it tightly and let my purpose in life lead me on an adventure. For life is "amazing, worthwhile and magical in its own way" God must have created us for a purpose. There must be a reason why we are here in this world. Revisit our purpose. Articulate it, own it and let it guide us to an adventure. Yet, while engaging opportunities and pursue purpose, never forget to submit everything to Allah. At the same time, enjoy the journey, pause to look around us, be aware of the people surrounding us, hear the birds singing or stop to smell the flowers too. Hmm... Life is so great!
