I feel that when a person can truly become to know themselves their will is the strongest. One can become happy enough with themselves to want to better their lives. And, so, suddenly having goals, and purpose, and strong opinions simply make up the person you are. Naturally, one can associate these thoughts as being meaningful which is just another ingredient one can add to happiness.
I think everyone should question their current selves. I believe that is the first step to take to become aware of your existence. Question they way you think, your current opinions, your state of health, your place in the community or in the world. Love yourself and respect your neighbors enough to be cheerful and kind. Forget misplaced embarrassment, shame, and pity and get to place yourself as a proud individual. Goals, purpose, and meaning come from an undeniable will that wield happiness in any person who acknowledges their place in this world.
"having strong opinions, goals, and Purpose requires an individual's free will" -
ReplyDeleteUnless the determinists & fatalists are right, and some of us (through no fault or credit) just happen to be more opinionated and more driven than others. THat's entirely possible. But I agree with you, the world makes a lot more sense if strong wills sometimes make a difference.
And I also agree with you and Kurt Vonnegut, who said "Welcome to earth, babies... One rule: you've got to be kind."
Yes I do believe some people are naturally less or more opinionated and willed. For those who are pulled along life unhappy would likely benefit or maybe contribute greatly if they spent time to think for themselves. The fun thing about being human is we can actively change ourselves at will and with time. Either way, yes, being kind should be practiced by everyone.
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