Day 29: Goals for the Future

June 14, 2022

Ever since we gained consciousness of the reality of the world, we tend to set goals whether long-term or short-term. Goals can also be likened to dreams. For me, the only difference is that some goals can be achieved in a short period. These are what we call short-term goals.

Goals for me are my dreams. Something that I want to achieve in the future and something that I'm willing to work hard for. It can be finishing a degree in college, building my dream house and so on.

When I was a kid, all of my goals includes acquiring material things. None of those is for the betterment of my mind and soul. Most are just stuff that satisfies worldly needs.

As I age, I learned that there is more valuable in life than material wealth. There is more to life other than fame and money. That peace and contentment are much more pricey than a brand new house and lot and car combined.

My goal originally is to graduate from college which I'm glad that I can tick off my list by the grace of God. Next is to land a decent job, something that I can practice in my profession. I believe I'm on my way there and I'm claiming it.

Another goal of mine is to build a house for my parents. It is our family's collective goal and we all work and grind to achieve it. I would also love to provide something that can give a monthly income for my ageing parents. Another one is to send my little brother to college too.

The list goes on... And I think it never ends. I guess that's how life works. When we achieve a goal, we tend to set new ones. Humans have this innate characteristic to ask for more and that is okay. What is not right is when you do evil just to satisfy your thirst for wanting more. Healthy competition isn't always bad at all. If you think you can still do better to achieve more then go for it. The world is waiting for you so explore.

My goals are still the same up to this date. I just have a few additions like retiring early, doing something to contribute to the community, living somewhere no one knows me and raising wonderful kids if I ever been given a chance. I would want to pull off parenting and being a wife gracefully. I wanted to be the neighbor that everyone loves to have, the tita whom my niece and nephews would want to run into. I want to be that faithful friend that everyone loves.

Someday soon, I hope I get to achieve my goals and it would be extra wonderful if my parents would witness me winning in life. I'm sure they'll be the proudest. I'm praying that God will grant me that prayer. And if I run out of motivation and enthusiasm to work for my goals, I hope I would be reminded of how I set them and the reason for working to achieve them. Life would always be better sometime in the future. There is always something good waiting for us at the next bend. So, lets keep on keeping on.

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