The Realization of Our Insignificance and the Freedom to Live with Purpose

Last night, I had a realization that, although I’ve known for years, truly sank in for the first time in a very long time. I felt the shoes of millions who came before me and millions who are to come, everywhere and everyone felt the same. I became deeply aware of how insignificant I am in the grand scope of existence, in the context equivalence with the rest of existance. But this realization didn’t come with feelings of despair — it was beautiful, brought with it a sense of peace and freedom and love. Love with understanding to us: those who get consumed by the system of expression we've encompassed ourselves in. Remember, the opposite of depression is expression, and there is out there an entire world for you to use as a playground to run and let the body be free with peace and respect to the sacredness of nature.

Lately, I’ve been tuning in to different levels of consciousness, expanding my awareness, and recognizing that developing our awareness is a key part of our spiritual journey. As I've gone through life, I've become more aware of different levels of consciousness that I have experienced. This realization both fascinates and worries me, because it makes me reflect on how, at times, I have made decisions without fully feeling and understanding them. If this is the case for me, I can only imagine how others might be making choices that affect others, often without the empathy that comes from a deeper sense of awareness and consciousness. I believe it should be a part of all educational systems to develope consciousness and awareness and a system of communication within that permits us to express ourselves synergystically with the rest. "Express" meaning all kinds of activity endorsed by the body: movement, speach, dressing, facial expressions, anything and everything in general. This lack of awareness can be harmful, both for the development of the individual and for the humanity. Cleansing the body and mind is a process that nurtures our growth. Detoxifying our thoughts, habits, and attachments is a sacred practice that allows us to connect with the essence of life itself.

As I reflect on the 7 billion people who share this world with me, I realize that we each carry our own unique stories, aspirations, and experiences. I am one among many, and in this vast ocean of humanity, it’s very easy to get caught up in the illusion that we need to “be someone.” The truth, however, is that we are not here to "be someone", but to be ourselves, and our purpose extends far beyond individual recognition .

One of the wisest decisions we can make is to let go of the desire to be someone, to travel <freely, and to dedicate ourselves to what truly matters: our loved ones, our passions, and our shared human journey. To release the pressure of societal expectations is to step into the flow of life, where we can experience the beauty of the present moment without the weight of the world on our shoulders.

This thought isn’t disempowering—on the contrary, it is empowering. It reminds us that we are part of something much greater, and our true power lies in how we choose to live with purpose, rather than the chase for recognition.

We all have the opportunity to drop unnecessary weights and travel through life with lightness. Life is a journey, and it’s about embracing the path with open arms, free from the fear and burden that society often places on us. Nietzsche’s famous words, 'When you stare into the abyss, the abyss stares back at you,' resonate deeply with me. Even when you may reach a level of consciousness that makes you feel a deep, fatherly love and empathy for everyone and everything, it’s important to remember that we must still cleanse and nurture our minds bodies and souls carefully in the life we live. In this world, we are all part of a societal construct that has been created for harmonious interactions, but we must be mindful of the dynamics at play, that they are dynamics and that the opposite of depression is expression, and strive for personal growth within it - without losing ourselves to it. We often face challenges that seem insurmountable, but when we align ourselves with our higher purpose, we realize that we are more than capable of overcoming all types of suffering with lightness and with grace. You may ask, what is this higher purpose? I believe it is awakening.

I have always believed that my journey in this life is to create positive change - to help make this world a better place. I want to contribute not out of obligation or expectation, but out of love and a deep desire to serve others which is also serving myself. I have pursued this with the belief that I can use the power of education, economics, politics, philosophy, law, and leadership to make an impact. But along the way, I realized that the very act of striving for success can sometimes trap us in a state of blindness and fogginness that don't let us see the world around us properly, with unnecessary suffering, keeping us from truly living in the present moment. Healing yourself is healing the world, and it takes a lot of courage to look inside without filters, specially for us men whom many haven't been in touch with themselves in a healthy and proper communication system.

The realization that I am part of something much greater, and that most of our problems are in our mind, has allowed my heart to return to a place of peace. Whatever has to happen will - awakening. I understand that suffering is not something to be avoided like running away from it, but something to transcend by acknowledging it and as you stare into a cloud, it eventually fades away - but also you can realize how your suffering is really optional, because it is, and you have to believe it first in order to realize it fully. There is joy in watching colors. It is not about ignoring challenges, but about embracing them with the understanding that we are capable of living with lightness, even in the face of adversity.

Living with lightness doesn’t mean abandoning our goals or responsibilities. In fact, it may actually help us embrace those "responsibilities" more wholeheartedly. It’s about letting go of the heavy expectations we place on ourselves, which often come with a sense of guilt or negativity when we don’t meet them. We’ve been conditioned by societal norms - especially through education - to feel bad when we fail, when we fail an exam we are grounded. But this conditioning is unnecessary. We can train ourselves to see failure as part of our growth, understanding that moving forward — "growth" — is not about good or bad, maybe about recognition and retrospection to with a smile adapt, about embracing the journey with authenticity and an open heart. It’s about staying grounded in the present moment, knowing that we are all interconnected, and that every action we take, no matter how small, contributes to the larger tapestry of life.

In the end, our purpose is not to strive for recognition, but to align ourselves with the flow of life, to be true to ourselves, and to contribute to the greater good. We are not here to be someone; you are here to be you, who are you have you thought? You are life. We are here to experience life in all its beauty, to serve others, and to love deeply. This is the purpose we are all called to follow. Love is what transcends and enlightens everything.

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