When You Are Living But Already Dead.

By: Divinelove Udorji

Ridiculous as it may sound for a human to be dead while still alive, but it is very true and possible. In the words of Mark Twain "life isn't about living alone but about living with a purpose and affecting others in our own little ways". A life that is without purpose, plans and direction is equal to a dead life. A life that has stopped believing in itself and its inner strength. A life that has failed to forget the mistakes of yesterday and has given up on the possibilities of tomorrow. A life that has certified itself useless or good for nothing. A life that is unable to work toward actualizing its potentials and live up to it. A life that isn't relevant to people around it. A life that hasn't discovered its purpose of living, is a walking dead. 

In order to live a purposeful life five key factors must be put in place, which are:

1. Trust And Believe In God:

Most importantly you need to believe in God, pray and have faith, as everything a man is and has comes from God, there is nothing a can ever achieve without God. Put God first.

2. Discovering Your Talent And Purpose In Life:

Martin Luther King Jr. once said, "if a man hasn't discovered something that he will die for, then he isn't fit to live". You need to discover your talent and purpose in life. Your talent is that natural aptitude or skill that is embedded in you. It could be writing, dancing, singing, acting, drawing, etc. Most times an hobby is misrepresented to be a talent, just like having a passion for football doesn't necessarily make football your talent. These days the passion for football has made so many youth believe football is their talent. They end up devoting many years into playing of football only to realise much later that been a footballer isn't actually their purpose in life. Learn to discover that thing you are passionate about and follow it diligently and passionately it could be a humanitarian cause or volunteering.

3. Believe In Yourself:

If you want to become your best, you need to believe your are the best. Don't rule yourself out, do not castigate, deface or demoralise yourself. Always believe if Mr or Miss "A" can do it, you to can do it. Even though they say all fingers are not equal, but every human is created equal by God, therefore there is no limit to what you can achieve. 

4. Be Determined And Focused:

Determination and focus is another important factor when it comes to chasing your dreams or aspirations. Determination is the force that keeps you going. It is the force that keeps you moving even when all odds are against you. Very often individuals have given up to soon and some had given up when they were about reaching their peak. Always remember that a quitter never wins and a winner never quits.

5. Conceive And Be Open To Innovative Ideas:

Creative ideas are what the world revolves around. Do not always do things the conventional way everyone does it, learn to do things in a different way and you would be seen as been unique. Today its somebody's idea to sell garri in sachets. Most trendy fashion wears are made by those who didn't want to dress like every other person.

Learn to aim for the moon for if you don't reach it, you would definitely land a star.......