BOOKLET 2
Wanting Life
Chapter 1: Looking for Life Chapter 2: Why we do not find Life Chapter 3: How we can find Life
Chapter 1: Looking for Life
When I was a young boy, I wanted very much to find meaning in life. I sought to be happy, but within my heart there was a sense of loneliness and I knew that something was missing. Although at times I felt very happy, I was not deeply at peace.
I was looking for life but I could not find the kind of life that would bring deep satisfaction to my heart. During those days, I knew that some things were more meaningful. One thing that was precious to me was the relationship of love within the family. There were many of us in my family and I was very close to my family. Such a relationship of love brought happiness and meaning to my life. I was very sad and I cried when there were serious quarrels in the family.
One day, some of my school friends decided to camp for a few days at the beach. I found the time with them to be exciting as we stayed in small tents and watched hermit crabs at the beach. However, within one day, I felt very homesick and wanted very much to return home. We were not far from home, yet I could not bear to be away for a while. I felt lonely as I was separated from my family. As a child, I often wished that my whole family would always live together and care for one another, as one happy family.
Animals also relate with one another.
Is there a difference in meaning in the way we relate ?
God has created us such that we know that there is much meaning in life if there is love and kindness in our relating with one another.
When I was young, my older family members brought me to watch cinema shows from time to time. During such times, I was moved by the stories that showed love and concern for people. I felt very sad for those who were going through suffering and especially those who were badly treated by others. I was especially angry with those who bullied other people in order to get what they wanted. I wanted very much to be able to help those who were going through difficult times. In my heart, I knew that love and concern for others was very meaningful. If I could be good in my heart, I would find true meaning.
What are you looking for in life?
Have you thought about what it is that will bring more meaning to your life?
If you are able to get the things you enjoy in this world, do you think that you will be fully satisfied?
If in life you have no meaningful goal
You will find no meaning in your soul