Pondering on this question and I realized that it is one of the most important questions this generation must answer and consider. Most people especially the young in this generation do not even know the reason why they are alive or why they want to live. Away from religious facts and thesis, why do we really want to live or better put, 'why are we alive'. To answer this question, some things are to be considered which includes purpose, ambition, passion, etc.
Of all these factors, I consider purpose as the most important. What is your purpose on earth? Why do you want to live? Do you want to live because you're afraid of death forgetting that it is inevitable? What do you wish to achieve during your stay on earth? Are you living a life that you can boast of? All of these and more.
Now, let's dive into the main subject. Firstly, we all need to acknowledge the fact that nothing lasts forever. That position you're occupying now, the life you're living, the respect you earn, amongst other things were enjoyed by some people previously. Some of them have been long forgotten while some names are etched in fresh memories and continue to blossom like they never left.
Purpose can be described as a...