I've been thinking a lot about this question recently. Life is very short, and when I'm old and in my last days, I want to be able to look back and say that my life mattered. That I didn't just waste it. That I did justice to the opportunities I was given and contributed something valuable to improve this world.
I've been reading about Stoicism and one of the things that has resonated with me is that Marcus Aurelius defines our primary occupation as being good to our fellow humans and helping others.
As someone currently pursuing a degree in a healthcare profession, I plan to help others by using my education into providing care to those who lack it, mentoring others who want to enter my field, and volunteering in the community areas outside my field (cancer runs/walks, food pantries, that sort of thing).
I also intend to give my life meaning by not over consuming or wasting my resources, but rather by efficiently using them and contributing the rest to those less fortunate than myself.
Those are just some of my thoughts so far. I was wondering you would say is your purpose in life.
Submitted May 28, 2018 at 04:17PM by Thegoat1112 https://ift.tt/2sgwiMh
