This post has no concern with my academics yet. So I'm writing this down out of pure personal interest.
Lately I've been boggled with reality. It is as if life is slapping me on the face and insisting me to open my eyes.
"What does it mean to live? And what is my purpose for even existing as a human being?"
Almost a term ago, I've met one of the most popular philosophy professors at school. I attended one of his talks in basic philosophy. The remnants of his opinions still remain in my head as I lament to them. It's really dreadful and intimidating. Sorrow wrapped me as I witness them bash over my faith and laugh at it. After his seminar, I was speechless - not because I was awed but because I was shaken and rocked out of confusion. For the first time in my life, I was trembling; desperate for an answer to the question above.
I'm only a human being. I have my weaknesses, too. One of them is that I get swayed easily by older people because I always assume they have more experience than me.
After another term of recovery, I realized that there is no absolute certainty for everything. But I need to make my own stand as a mature individual. Maybe I could never prove to you that my faith as a Christian is the generic "truth". I've never been good with arguments. I can only show how it has molded me into the person I am right now and leave you the final impression.
So what's with the title, you ask? Simple. As an IT student, I never expected such a basic reminder from my laptop would hit me like a truck.
"Sync in progress. Do not disconnect."
It is my faith; my philosophy. As I connect to it(sync/synchronize), I must consistently remind myself not to disconnect; else I'll restart all over again. And that's exactly what happened.
We could go over an endless debate with the beginning and the end. But regardless, one thing is for sure: Life is all about creating memories. Make them plentiful, fruitful, and meaningful.
"Curiosity killed the cat."
"Curiosity killed the cat."
If you're like me, my deepest prayers and concern go to you as I write this down. May you find in life what you've been searching for. Know that whatever path you choose in this life crusade, always remember not to lose hope. Because the saddest thing that could ever happen in life is losing hope itself. Nothing is more dreadful than journeying a path of unknown cul-de-sac. Your dreams, fulfill them. It takes time, but build relationships with the people around you. Be aware of the significance of time and create memories with your friends that would last forever.
These weaknesses and vulnerabilities exist to remind us of our own limitations. Yet, at the same time, remind us that we're open for grace. A friend of mine once quoted that "the human mind could only think so much but it's still limited to its senses."
"If you're not busy being born, you're busy dying." -from the movie, It's Kind of a Funny Story
"If you're not busy being born, you're busy dying." -from the movie, It's Kind of a Funny Story
In the end, you are the author of your life. You have the option to believe over an Omnipotent being. He eases my fears. That's all I can say. Just be happy and do whatever you love. Finally, remember not to disconnect. ;)
