I am not sure why we are here. Really I don’t know.
“What is life? Does it matter why we are here? If we knew would we act differently? Would we care less about the way we are, or would we care more? Would we invest more into the world if we really knew the meaning of life? Would we be kinder?”
Some people kind of go through life not really wondering, just living, existing, happy enough to keep on keepin’ on. Others mediate or set out on quests, or sabbaticals searching for answers, for a forrest, an ocean, or a God to speak to them.
Whatever we believe affects the way we act, if we believe in Karma then we try harder to be good to others, or if we believe in sin then we try hard to avoid it, on the other hand if we believe life has no consequences then we are more likely to take risks or even misbehave.
Whatever you believe is yours and yours alone to believe. I have taken many walks alone in my thoughts, I even did this from a very young age. I would sit alone on the large stack of wood for our open fire, or climb to the top of a tree and just think. I would walk through the trees on the land where our holiday home was and just think, consider life and my purpose in the world. I was a deep thinker, probably why I am a writer now, my mind has always worked over time. Sometimes I saw it as a curse, nights I would lay awake with an over active imagination, or worrying about things. Other times I see it as a gift, after all it helps me write.
I have wondered many times why I am here, what purpose am I meant to serve. I know I serve one to my family and my friends, but is there a bigger purpose? Are we meant to bring more to the world than just being a really good daughter, wife, friend, parent?
Like I said what you believe is personal, but I have come to wonder if part of my purpose is to write, to share what I feel and think, and hope that it inspires or brings comfort to others. When I work on my novel I do so because I love to write and I have stories alive in my mind, characters and places I want my readers to discover, but when I write my blog it is different. It is real life, it is deeply personal. I share parts of my mind that aren’t always easy to share. I do it because I want to reach you, I want to help you to know you are amazing and worthy of love and light in your life. I also want you to see me follow my passion and be inspired to follow yours whatever that may be. I want you to let go of your fear the way I have let go of mine, and let the world see the real you and see your gifts.
But it is more than that, I write these personal thoughts and feelings because you have give me the courage to do so. Yes in the beginning it was me, I had to take the leap and put myself out there online for everyone to see, but you gave me the courage to continue, by reading my words, by subscribing to my blog, linking up to my linky, leaving heartfelt comments on my blog, tweeting me or following and commenting on my Instagram feed you give me the strength to keep putting myself out there. Your kindness, compassion and friendship has made me believe that I am making a difference just by being me. You have given me that gift!
I am proud of myself for opening up, and for believing in myself enough to write this blog, but I am forever grateful to all of you who read my words! I remember once I received a comment on my blog from a lady who told me how much she enjoys reading my blog with her morning coffee and that comment has always stayed with me. It is so hard to imagine someone actually sitting on the other side of the world and of all the things she could be doing she is reading my little blog, I felt so honoured.
I waited a long time to write, as a child I did it all the time, but as an adult I didn’t. If you have a passion, if you have a little voice begging you to follow a dream then don’t hold back, whether you believe in having a purpose or not it doesn’t matter, just know it is never to late to follow your dreams or rekindle a childhood passion. We all have gifts, and when we share them we not only change our lives, but the lives of others too. Believe in yourself and never stop!!!
Thank you to everyone who supports my blog, you continue to inspire me everyday.
Thanks for joining me, love Mac xx
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A very deep post here. I haven’t wondered this question for a long time. It’s true with our busy life and the media, we never stand back and reflect like you do! I will today thanks to your post!
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thank you so much for your comment, I am glad it has made you reflect
It’s like you took the words right out of my mouth! Everything you said, from being a deeper thinker since childhood, to wondering what the bigger purpose is. Are you a Cancer Mackenzie? Even if you aren’t, well done! We seem to come from the same star or something, LOL! #mg
yes I am!
It’s a very difficult question to ask because there are little to no real answers. We really must strive to make the most out of our lives for our selves and our children. I do think it’s dad when some just keep on keepin on as to say. We only live once we need to do be proud of what we achieve and do in our hearts what’s needed for us like you did with your writing and thoughts #mg
I like what you say about needing to be proud, I think we do need to feel that way xx
I feel a lot like you Mackenzie. The more I blog the more inspired I am to tell more, give more & the more I’m inspired by my readers & followers. It really is an amazing thing this blogging! Going off on my own to think is something I haven’t done in a long time – probably too long! Thank you for hosting #MG
yes it becomes such a joy and so fulfilling, knowing that we can make a difference is a great feeling
I love this post! I always think Im not really fulfilling myself… that there is something I should be doing, but I have no idea what?! yes, I love being a mum and wife and I have an amazing life, but I always get an feeling of “theres more…” if that makes sense? I busy myself with other things so I won’t look to far into it, but maybe I should… hmm, food for thought! #mg
yes you really should, I felt the same I had an amazing life yet I was somehow lost, and had that feeling of missing something. Writing my novel has been so fulfilling, going back to writing and following my dreams has made me a lot happier.
That is such an inspiring and beautifully written post. Sometimes life is so busy that we don’t take the time to reflect. Reflection is so important and one of those things to reflect on is, as you so rightly say, why are we here? This gives us a structure to our hectic lives, whatever our personal answer to that question is. I agree with your comments about writing and getting positivity from others. Thank you for hosting. Alison x #mg
Oh thank you so much Alison, I think reflecting and listening to our inner voice is so important, I spent too long not doing so and have learnt that we really do need to follow our dreams xx
And you inspire many of us to carry on and encourage us along the way. This is a lovely reflective post Mac, thank you for hosting xx
oh thank you my lovely friend xx
Swinging by for #fartglitter too – your post really got me thinking, thank you
thank you x
A lovely and inspiring post, I think that some of us were born to do great things and others were born to do great things that maybe go unnoticed. I have always struggled to find anything more fulfilling to me than my children. They were why I was brought in this world, I am not the most confident of people and tend to sit and reflect on my own. I blog because I love it and its my own little piece I can be me and do more with my time and accomplish something. Opening myself up to a whole new world is a big step for me, your blog gives me encouragement to carry on pushing myself and walking forward. Truly a lovely piece. #mg
oh thank you I am so glad it has encouraged you! I agree nothing beats being a mum!
Hello! It’s always a pleasure to read your posts and thank you for sharing your thoughts for us to read. It’s an interesting topic and something that I wonder myself, particularly when things have gone wrong. A bit of a knee jerk reaction I think on my part. #MG
I think we need to reflect when we are feeling unsure, don’t rush it, let the answers come xx
I tend to shy away from the big questions and probably fall more into the ‘keep on keeping on’ camp. Like you it took me a while to get back to writing as an adult. I’m glad we both did!
#fartglitter
me too, I love your blog xx
Such a lovely post…I often wonder if we are here just to be or if we’re here because there is a higher, more divine purpose. As there is no definitive answer we can only strive to be the best versions of ourselves. Love your writing…keep it up! x
thank you so much, and yes we do just have to strive to be the best us we can be xx
Thank you for being such an inspiration for all of us, MG!
Even though we are so far away, I feel the connection through your writing.
Have a great week and thanks for hosting!
Thank you Debbie I feel the same xx
I’ve often thought of bigger purposes and legacies. I do not have children, so I know that I will not leave a direct legacy. But, through my profession in working with children, I hope to leave a small, quiet legacy. I’m not much for pomp and circumstance and I really do not enjoy direct attention, so leaving a small, quiet mark on the world is more my speed. I have come to the conclusion that everyone has a purpose, but here’s the catch – some have purposes that are big and bold and noticed by the masses, some have purposes that are small and quiet and discreet, and, there are some whose purpose in life will never be realized for whatever reason.
Have a good week, Mackenzie!
I love your take on the world and I love your blog, I think you touch more people than you realise, your quiet way is beautiful, as you are xx
I also wrote a lot as a youngster but set it aside for years. I’m glad that I found a motivation to get back to it. I’ve never been a deep philosopher type. I think that happiness comes from taking each day as it comes and making the most of it, not searching for some higher purpose that may never be found. Everybody has their own path, however, and I’d never think to say that mine is the way to go #mg
I think it is true that there is no one way to go, we all have to figure it out for ourselves and refrain from being too judgemental. Glad you refund your writing!
Very deep and thought provoking post. I sometimes take time to really think like this and I don’t think there is one set answer. #mg xx
I don’t think so either, but it does make me think.
This really inspired me. It’s so true, only now after an many hurdles am I in a space I feel free in, feel me in. It’s great that you use your blog to find your path, love it #mg
thanks lovely, I am so happy you are in a good place!
I am glad to have found you, and glad you have found your purpose! Keep on with it-you have a gift. I spend a lot of time pondering and I think, writing is new for me and it is the right thing. It feels good. Sticking to this path for a while! Thansk Mack! #mg
Glad you are feeling good about it and sticking with it! Thank you so much for the compliment too xx
You know I’m a huge fan Mackenzie and I also know how deeply you have bared your heart and soul over the last year that I have known you. I was never a deep thinker but as I’ve become older and hopefully a little wiser and I’m losing more loved ones I do wonder what my purpose is. I think that part of my purpose, like yours is to help others understand who they are and what they want from life. This is such a beautiful piece of writing, I can’t wait to read your novel. PS I’ve been rather scatty lately with organising my FIL’s funeral and my MIL is also in hospital. Life is tough but everyone experiences this and I know that it will get better we just have to work through it at the moment. Hope you are enjoying your new home. xx
Thank you lovely, I am so glad to have you in my life! I know how much you do inspire others. Take care honey, life can be tough, but make sure you look after YOU too xx
Awww a lovely post. I too have an over active mind and at times I’ve probably over thought to the point of hurting myself! I know this question has crossed my mind several times. Thanks for hosting #mg
yes I over think! It can make life harder when we do that too much can’t it. Take care and thank you so much for popping over to my blog xx
Your posts are so insightful. I believe we each have a purpose and that is to live and God will guide us through. Sometimes our purpose is to be an amazing parent and sometimes it’s to be a driven career woman or even an inspirational person. We always eventually find our niche and every now and then this will change. It’s wonderful when you find your purpose, but don’t worry if you get a little side-tracked, life always throws obstacles in the way. And that’s so lovely that you’re someones morning read. Keep writing as you inspire many lovely people x #mg
Thank you lovely. You give some great advice here xx
I love this post, so wonderfully honest and deep as always. I think I waited a long time to discover my purpose in life, and perhaps in some ways I am still learning, but I know that my purpose was to be a mother, to write, and to spread awareness of the issues close to my heart. Thanks for sharing. #mg
The way you share yourself so honestly is without a doubt so helpful to so many women and men! You inspire me more than I can tell you xx
Such a good point – I think since I’ve become a mum, I haven’t really thought about my purpose. It feels like a learning curve that keeps changing and changing…I love your posts, they really make me think deeply. Thanks for sharing x #stayclassymama
Absolutely our passions can change, it’s a matter of checking in now and again to see if we are still truly happy.
Ohh this post has both inspired me and got my brain ticking away. I try not to think about the whole ‘why are we here’ thing, I feel like if I started thinking about it I would just been contemplating it forever as really I don’t think we will ever know. I am happy just being happy and having a lovely family. I always loved writing as a child too and apart from academic writing through high school and uni it wasn’t until I started writing my blog last year that I got back into it. Great post and love your blog xx #mg
So true, it will always be a never ending search, makes me wonder though
Today I wondered a lot about life and it’s purpose. Why study so hard to have to give up a career? Why have children to see them suffer? Why get married to often be apart? Sorry…bad day and yes writing helps to some extent.
I remember when the the terrorist attacks happened in America thinking maybe I shouldn’t start a family, what world would my children be born into? It is hard sometimes to not question all the suffering, but we have to refocus on the positives and do what we can do to make this world a better place. Bad days suck, take care lovely xx
Always thought provoking!
Belief is a tricky thing. With reflection beliefs can shift and change as we incorporate more understanding of the world around us and our impact on it as much as its impact on us.
I’m less fixed in my beliefs but not in a way that abandons my core values. I come across as cynical and sceptical (and I am) but underlying that is a more hopeful belief that people are capable of change and not all things are fixed or inevitable.
#StayClassyMama
When I miscarried over and over and was told it was meant to be I wanted to smash people in the face! I don’t believe things are meant to be when they are so awful and unfair, I don’t know why things happen, all I know is I have to be the best person I can be, and follow my passions
Really inspiring and heartfelt post! Thank you for linking this post up to the #AnythingGoes linky.
Janet
This is lovely – so positive! I’m glad you are feeling confident in your writing because this a great read! I have no idea what the purpose of life is, even if there is indeed one! BUT I have learned that worrying and stressing help no man and we should try to live a life in which we are happy #stayclassymama
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