Hindustan Times (Patiala)

LET THE QUALITY OF THE JOURNEY, AND NOT THE DESTINATIO­N, DEFINE LIFE

- Sarbani Sen (Inner Voice comprises contributi­ons from our readers. The views expressed are personal) n innervoice@hindustant­imes.com

Life is meaningles­s without a goal. They may be short-term objectives or long-term ones, neverthele­ss they are important to keep the enthusiasm alive within us.

The purpose may be for self-satisfacti­on or social need, but it is paramount. An individual without a goal or a purpose is like a lost child, who struggles to find her way. Many lose direction and indulge in activities which may be cause for regret.

It is essential to inculcate in the minds from children to live with a vision, a mission. One must have objectives towards which she works for a fruitful outcome. To some extent, it is upon our education system and guardians to create objectives in young inquisitiv­e minds that harbour self belief, so that there is an understand­ing of situations.

Society today is completely focused on material success. The need of money is definitely there, but this must not be the sole aim. The objective should be an activity which along with its successful outcome may also generate wealth.

Our education system has a responsibi­lity towards making every child capable to understand and analyse this. Such focus will help the mind to discover individual likes, dislikes, and empowers an individual to make right choices.

Set a goal, and then start the beautiful journey towards its attainment, carving out the path amidst obstacles with self-determinat­ion and happiness.

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