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When I use the phrase human condition I am referring to our general struggle as humans to find our place and purpose in this world before our physical existence on earth comes to an end. To find our place, and purpose is a large part to achieving greatness. To do this would be to create fullness in the heart and peace in the mind. Our work should provide us with a sense of fulfillment, and gratitude for the opportunity and ability to do the work we are doing. This work may not necessarily lead to great tangible riches but if it is truly our purpose we will have passion for it and with passion we cannot fail. Passion, (true passion) comes from the soul and our soul should be our compass. When someone feels as though they don’t belong and that their daily activity at work and with friends and family does not make use of their unique abilities as an individual, then they inevitably will feel a sense of emptiness and uncertainty about the use of their time; their life. I believe we all search for this feeling of fulfillment and gratitude, some search consciously and others subconsciously.

When I refer to place I mean both where we physically exist, for instance feeling “at home” as well as where we exist within others. The later portion being of greater importance because being “at home” is not being at a specific coordinate on the globe but rather a state of mind and emotion. A state of mind that believes where we are physically is a place that we can do good things for ourselves and others, as well as experience good from others, accompanied by the feeling of being at peace and ease. Where you exist within others simply means, who you are to others; what your connection to them is. Are your friends, your friends out of convenience? Or because there is a true bond between you; similar beliefs, interest, habits and so on. Where do you think your closest friends place you in their own hearts and minds? It’s human nature to want to feel a bond with others, we are social beings and to ignore the importance of social interaction would be like ignoring our need for shelter. We may last without it for a while but eventually that lack of interaction will wear on us and deteriorate our overall well-being, just as a lack of shelter will allow wind, rain, cold, and heat to wear upon us.

Searching for a purpose, or meaning in life is a common journey many people take. With all the gifts we have been blessed with as humans it’s hard not to believe that we should be doing more than just surviving, we should thrive, each and every one of us. To thrive does not simply mean to be prosperous and have more than enough money; it’s also a state of mind. There are plenty of people with plenty of money and material items that many of us would love to have, but these same people are often still unhappy and empty. As a result they continue to obtain more material things. However the happiness or joy from obtaining that new item is only temporary and they are soon on to the pursuit of the next item. Or they may seek drugs and alcohol to alter their reality and allow them to ignore that feeling inside of them that they’re still not happy or fulfilled. The result is the same though, the effect is not long lasting and they’re usage increases over time. To be prosperous takes more than the physical evidence such as the big home, luxurious car, and big bank account, you must also feel that you are flourishing, that your existence, who you are, and what you do is important and improves your own life, as well as the lives of others. If you feel as though what you do is improving your own life and the life of others then your work will be filled with positive energy making it a pleasant experience that you will naturally want to put more energy into, to create and experience more positive energy.

If we feel as though our work benefits us, simply because it affords us a home, car, and a general lifestyle that is enjoyable, but at the same time we feel as though we’re getting the best of others in the deal, then guilt may linger somewhere inside of us. Or maybe we don’t feel as though our work is taking advantage of others negatively but we feel as though it’s not utilizing our own unique abilities and strengths, so we may feel guilty of not doing enough; of wasting time or a specific gift we may possess such as the ability to paint, draw, write, speak, motivate, or problem solve; the list of potential gifts we may hold is endless.

Guilt is a negative energy and will naturally deter us from wanting to put more energy into our work, in order to avoid this negative energy. The ironic result here is that our attempt to avoid the negative energy by avoiding our work will only bring forth more negativity because our work will then not yield what we need or want from it such as the promotion, and or raise. We will begin to see work, paying bills, buying groceries, and anything even loosely associated to work or what our work affords us, as negatives. We have to work to pay the bills, and we dislike work. We have to work to feed our self, and we dislike work. We have to work to have money to go out and enjoy time with friends and family, “to have a life” and now we HATE our work, because we have to do it, as opposed to having a desire or even better a true passion to do it.

I use the example of work not because I believe work should be a major aspect to your life but because for most of us it simply is. It’s become a reality of the modern world, we eat sleep, and work. If we can find work that affords us the lifestyle we desire but also fulfills us and gives us a sense of accomplishment and importance then we will find enjoyment in what for many is simply a necessity; a means to survive in the modern world, not something they derive happiness or fulfillment from.

In the end, finding our place and purpose is a struggle; the human condition we are all born into. I hope the following chapters will assist you in finding your place and purpose in life and steer you towards your individual greatness.