This came to me today when I was interacting with someone close to me. This person told me, that much of why they fall back into old habits is that they don't know what to do with their life. A pain I know all too well. When you get right down to it, we're just here. Whether we came here from some divine deity or some lucky miracle of science, where we come from is always gonna be one of life's mysteries no matter what we believe. We can only see a small glimpse of it, but it's just enough to motivate us into what we want or need to do.

However the biggest mystery, something that has always trumped even the most spiritual and logical people is the ultimate questions:

1. What are we?
2. Why are we here?
3. What is our purpose?

Me, it took me 27 years to realize my own purpose, but it wasn't easy. I went by what those in and out of my circle tell me, based on their views in life and when I think I got it figured out, they tell me I'm doing it wrong. Then I do things my way, based on my own beliefs and views of the world and I still get the same response, that I'm still doing it wrong. So I was basically damned if I do and damned if I don't.

But then I figured it out. In terms of living life, we need to balance our wants and needs as well as the wants and needs of those we care about. Those we shouldn't care about fuck them. Be yourself, but at the same time, allow those in your own circles to be themselves, even if it's shit you don't agree with. That's what we are, we think free and we're allow that freedom to guide us to where we want in world life. But that's only scratching the surface.

In terms of why we are here, that's a question you have to both answer yourself and receive guidance from those that know you closely. Friends, family, lovers, you name it. Although many dismiss it as cliché talk, there is a reason why they view you as special. They watched you grow up, they helped raise you and shape you to the person you wanted to be for your sake and theirs and if they're true companions, no matter what they disagree with, they stick with you no matter what. That's why you're here, they kept you alive. Like the saying goes "It takes a village to raise a child."

In terms of what our purpose is. This one was tricky for me, but it can be divided into three follow up questions:

1. What can you do?
2. Are you able to help yourself and others?
3. Will whatever you do in life make you happy?

If you can answer these questions, you found your purpose. I have some of my answers:

1. What can I do? I am book smart, street smart, a spiritual guide, a musician, an author and an all around crazy yet good man. And I try to apply that to all aspects of my life both personal and professional.
2. Am I able to help myself and others? I'm able to survive long enough to help others, but if there's no one in need of help, it helps me take the time to help myself better.
3. Will whatever I do in life make me happy? Well so far things I've been doing so far have made me happier. Made me worry less about the woes of the world and allowed me to worry about myself more and those in my circle. The more things get ok, the happier I get.

And that's the point. Everything else simply falls into place, once you figure that out.

Should you be able to answer that you only have one question you can answer:

What can you do with your life?

Until then, take care, stay safe and stay tuned for more.