How you respond to life and the way you choose to live often reveals what is truly in control of your existence. The astonishing thing about life is that its deepest lessons are often hidden in the ordinary events we encounter every single day. ❤️
When a child is born, he or she enters the world naked and without possessions—not even a name. Parents, who already exist in the world, provide clothing, identity, and beliefs to guide that child, even while they themselves may still be trying to understand life. ❤️
It is fascinating how we assume we know better simply because we arrived earlier. Yet, how certain are we that being here first truly means knowing more?
The irony of life appears when we spend years acquiring material possessions, only to eventually leave this world with nothing. Even before our eyes, life quietly reminds us that nothing we possess is truly ours forever. ❤️
Yet despite this clear message, many people continue to sacrifice their lives chasing things that may ultimately be irrelevant.
Some argue that because we exist, there must be a purpose and meaning to life. Others insist that life has no real meaning—after all, everyone will die someday—so why should love, charity, or care even matter? ❤️
To begin understanding life more deeply, we may need to separate our thoughts from the events themselves. Death, for instance, may not necessarily be the end of life. When we detach our interpretation of death—based on the roles, activities, or positions of the deceased—we may begin to see it instead as a transition into another level of existence. ❤️
The pain, grief, and emotions we feel are often shaped more by our interpretation of events than by the events themselves. Recognizing life as a continuum can encourage us to live in a way that leaves meaningful footprints—touching hearts, uplifting others, and making a positive mark on the soil of the earth before our own transition. ❤️
This reflection does not dismiss the deep pain of losing a loved one. Rather, it invites us to understand that the hurt, regrets, and emotions we experience are closely connected to the thoughts we attach to such events. ❤️
Consider this question for a moment: if you went to sleep and never woke up, would you even know that you had died? Think about that for a while.
My point is this: the energy that governs your life will determine the quality of your existence. It will also reveal how purposeful your life can become. ❤️
The lowest energy is sex.
Is casual sex or sexual fantasy the dominant focus of your thoughts? Is sexuality more important to you than character or personality? Those who master and properly channel their sexual energy often live lives worthy of admiration. Whatever controls you can easily become your god. ❤️
The second energy is food (gluttony).
Do you eat to live, or do you live to eat? ❤️
The third energy is power.
This reflects your position and influence in different areas of life. What do you represent? What kind of person are you becoming through the authority or responsibilities you hold? ❤️
The balancing force is love.
Love forms the foundation of true humanity. Without it, we risk descending into purely instinctive living. Animals can show love toward their kind, their owners, and other animals, yet they have no restraint over their instincts. Sadly, some humans live in much the same way today. ❤️
Beyond these are higher energies: expression, intuition, and wisdom—qualities that elevate human existence and guide us toward deeper purpose. ❤️
Therefore, it is important to ask yourself honestly: Who is truly in charge of your life?
To live a purposeful life, strive to cultivate love for yourself and for others. Learn to control the lower impulses of the self while consistently rising into your higher self. ❤️
Your existence was not an accident. You are an intentional creation—live up to that truth. ❤️
I remain your friend and brother,
Maazi Onuora Obodoechi
Pen it down. 