What is the purpose of our life?

The greatest pain comes from hurting ourselves. We cannot confront external enemies when we are too weak to care for our own souls. Each of us has different weaknesses that we often fail to acknowledge or address. However, when we learn to transform our weaknesses into strengths, we can overcome any external temptation or challenge. This is the essence of being human.

The solution to our challenges and shortcomings can only be achieved through an accurate diagnosis. If I have pain in my heart but consult a neurologist, I won’t be able to find a cure. We are human, and humans make mistakes. Some believe that we are inherently sinful and cannot overcome these sins through our own efforts. We need someone with a special ability to help cleanse us and remove our sins.

Human beings are mortal, and everyone will eventually pass away. We often waste our energy and time pursuing things that aren’t essential for our growth as individuals. Striving for material possessions isn’t the cure for our human experience. The true purpose of life should be to seek a genuine understanding of our flaws and weaknesses—those elements of our souls that define our humanity.

Everything else becomes meaningless if we are ignorant and out of harmony within ourselves—mind, heart, and spirit. We should strive for a sound mind, a sound body, a sound spirit, and a sound heart. We often lack the awareness and strength to resist harmful influences that can affect our minds, hearts, and spirits.
Nayyar Abbas's passion is writing. He earned a bachelor's degree in Economics and Political Science and a master's in Development Studies in Peace and Conflict. He writes about economics, politics, religion, philosophy, and peace. His aim is to highlight classical liberal ideas of economics, politics, and identity changes in a fast-transforming world.

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