The Path We Walk: Finding Meaning When the End Isn't Clear
Sometimes, we have dreams and things we really want to achieve. We work hard, step by step, trying our best. It feels like we're going to a certain place, a "destination." But sometimes, the final success or where we end up is not completely in our hands. Maybe a higher power or just life itself has a bigger plan.
Think of it like walking a path. We have a direction, and we try our best to keep going. But we might not see the very end of the path. The important thing is the walking itself, the things we learn and see along the way. It's like cooking a delicious meal. The joy isn't just eating it at the end, but also in chopping the vegetables, smelling the spices, and the whole process of making it.
When we think of a "destination without destination," it means that the journey, our hard work, and how we grow as people are very important, maybe even more important than just reaching one final point. Even if we don't know exactly where we'll end up, the effort we put in and the person we become during the journey have their own value.
It's like planting a small seed. We take care of it, give it water and sunlight. We hope it will grow into a big tree with flowers or fruits. But we don't control everything. The weather, the soil – many things play a part. Our job is to keep caring for the seed, to do our best. The growing itself is a beautiful process, even before we see the final tree.
So, even when the final success feels like it's in the hands of fate, our hard work and our journey matter a lot. And in this journey, sometimes having rules or limits can actually help us. Think of a young child learning to draw. If they can draw anywhere on a giant wall, it might feel overwhelming. But if they have a piece of paper with edges – boundaries that set you free – they can focus their creativity and make something beautiful within those lines. Similarly, in our lives, certain disciplines and ways of doing things can actually help us grow stronger and achieve more, even when the ultimate destination isn't fully known to us.
Cornel Stifen Costa, May 10, 2025
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