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What is more to life?


There is one big question I have that I can’t stop looking for the answer until now. “What is more to life?” I think I’m not the only one who keeps asking this because I saw some videos on youtube and listened to some podcasts talking about the same question. I thought by consuming them I would at least get some ideas what the answer is. It turned out I can’t really relate myself to their answers or opinions. I think the answer to this question is very personal and subjective. I kind of know the general idea what the answer is but I just haven’t found what really clicks to me. So here I am in search for it.

Other than life cycle most people on earth follow, what is there in life? Some people said, “You should travel to find the answer!” I did. But travelling for me here is not associated with vacation or travelling to touristy places. When you travel to some famous crowded attractions and all you see is people having fun, I don’t think you learn something meaningful. I like to spend time talking with people in new places even with strangers (p.s. when I’m comfortable). By doing that I could at least get some ideas and new things from them. I did that when I moved to Denpasar-Bali a few weeks ago. I did learn a lot from my conversations with a young mother and an old lady. The unique thing from talking to strangers is they are open to you and you are also open to them. There was this one moment when the old lady told me what’s precious in her life. She said something about health and time. Wealth doesn’t guarantee our happiness. She told me her life story and I was a bit taken a back. This is it! I could learn from her.

From that point I know that to find the answer I have to learn from people around me. That’s why I really like observing the city where I live now. If I have a chance, I talk to some people I meet. I think as I get older, tourism places and popular attractions (except museums and historical sites) don’t interest me anymore. They are indeed visually pleasing but I can’t learn what I want to know there. I like strolling into town and see how people are doing. By doing that I can get the real picture of their lifestyle and how they live their life. Just like what I did last time with my new good friend from Canggu. She introduced me to the youngsters’ world here. I was quite surprised with my finding. I never really thought most youngsters I saw live a very glamorous lifestyle with trendy motorbikes, iphones, fashion items, and make up. I thought they will be more cultural since it’s Bali. It got me really curious about the reason why they live that way. Well, it’s gonna take forever to ask them one by one. I guess I have slight ideas why. At least I know now.

“What is more to life?” Is it about wealth? Power? Fame? Position? I don’t think any of them is my answer. Since I’m not sure myself so I think my journey to find the answer hasn’t done yet. How about you? What is more to life for you?



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