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If I had to describe my life so far in three words, they would be purpose, persistence and decision. These are words that best describe my life right now. Each of these words shows something important I’ve been going through and learning from and they reflect important parts of my journey so far.

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The first and most important word to me is ***purpose***, having a reason for what I do. 
Purpose to me it’s about knowing that I’m not just going through life without direction, but that I’m working towards something meaningful. Over time, I’ve started thinking more about what really matters to me, what kind of life I want, how I can use my skills and talent, and how I can make a difference in my generation. 

I want to live a life that has meaning, not just for myself, but also for others. I always have this believe that my existence on earth is for a purpose which I need to accomplish.

Purpose helps me stay on track when I feel lost or tired, it gives me focus, and hope. Without purpose, it’s easy for me to feel like nothing matters but with a sense of purpose, even the small steps I take feel important to me. 

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The second word which is ***persistence*** is something that has been a part of me. The spirit of not giving up, even when things are hard. I make sure to stay focused on my tasks, on my goals and to push myself to improve. I don't mind straining myself and depriving myself of pleasure sometimes, provided that thing I want to do or achieve is very important to me and can add value to my life. 

I make sure that I keep going whether it’s in my studies or working or trying something new, I try to stay strong and keep moving forward. I’ve been trying to grow a skill lately (data analysis) and I must say, it hasn’t always been easy. Sometimes I feel tired and exhausted, but I keep going. I' ve faced challenges and moments when I felt like stopping, but persistence keeps me going. It helps me complete my tasks, stay consistent, and believe that the results will come if I don’t quit. Persistence is a big part of who I am now.

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The last word is ***decision***. Life is full of decisions and the ones I’ve made recently have shaped who I am today. After graduating from the higher institution, I knew I needed to become independent,  I knew I couldn’t always depend on my family. I started thinking seriously about how I wanted to live my life, not just for myself, but also for how I can support my family. One big decision I made was moving out of the family house to another state where I thought I could find better chances to grow and engage in doing something. Making these choices hasn’t been easy especially living my home to a new environment, but this decision have helped me become more responsible and independent. My life is full of making decisions that will improve myself.


So far, these three words define my life and I’m happy with how far I’ve come. I’m still growing, but I’m doing it with purpose. I feel okay with where I am in life. I’m not perfect, but I’m trying. I’m happy that I’ve stayed strong, made choices, and live a life of purpose. Of course, there are still things I want to improve on, learn more, do better and grow even more in the future.

Many thanks to @galenpk for the weekend experience initiative and thank you for reading.

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