own interpretations. I had so many questions about religion, but I was told you shouldn’t question God. I started to feel like religion was too restricted and placed you in a box. Tere was something in me that felt the religion I was taught was not for me. It did not fulfil the truth I was seeking, in a sense. I started researching religions and ancient beliefs. I got into metaphysics, theology, and astronomy which was already a hobby of mine. I began to find connections and similarities in the beliefs, religions, and such. Tey differ, but all religions have doctrines or principles to live by. Tese principles define how to live noble and honest, act justly and selflessly towards others, respect and appreciate nature or what “God” created for us and to be kind to one another. Tey also speak of the wisdom to overcome the temptations that surround us to do otherwise. Tis is how I chose to live my life, to be in balance with all around me while maintaining a virtuous character. I fall short sometimes but I try my best to be the best version of myself everyday and to be an example of kindness and charity. It is not easy, and my patience is constantly assessed, but it is all part of the purpose; to learn to dwell in harmony despite adversity.


In finding my purpose I followed what felt right to me. I do believe there is truth in religion, but I chose not to be confined to one belief, when all contribute to moral value in its own ways. I believe this is a part of life’s purpose, to develop our moral values. People lack moral codes these days. Tey value things and use people when it should be the other way around. Everyone is so consumed with material gain that they tend to overlook the things in life that are priceless. Tat is why I believe people are created differently. Few of us are able to see through the veil and realize life is more than what society


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compels us to believe. Our worth is not in our possessions, but in ourselves. Our journey through this life is to learn to be above these worldly things, and once you realize that you walk a different path than the majority. Te majority are trapped in the matrix. Tey are donkeys chasing the carrot, living fast and gaining the world while losing themselves. Seeking your truth and standing by what you believe in can be a lonely journey, but well worth it. Although our journeys are unique, it all starts with what you choose to believe in. Whether you choose to believe in something or choose that there is nothing to believe in, it is all a belief and that gives you purpose.


I often wonder, if life ended tomorrow would I be at peace with the person I was, and the way I lived my life here on Earth? Death will always be a part of life, no matter what man does to try to avoid it, it is inevitable. It is not to be feared for all things to come to an end, but death is not our final destination. We depart from the physical aspect of our being, but energy and spirit never die. Just like electricity (which we are made up of as well), it flows back to the source and is reused. As I mentioned earlier, I believe in reincarnation and energy transformation. When one life ends another begins, not to say we are stuck in a cycle forever. I believe there are several dimensions and things we do not know about and possibly we just move on to another place in the universe. Or for those who have yet to learn to evolve beyond basic human nature will repeat the cycle. It is similar to spirits that are attached to physical places and have yet to move on. If these spirits can linger after death, there must obviously be something beyond the grave. But we as the living will not know until it is our time to find out. If we are not sure of the meaning of life, how can we ponder death?


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