How I Found My Life’s True Purpose

My struggle, my story, my salvation

Purpose
noun
the reason for which something is done or created or for which something exists.

During my high school years, I went through an existential crisis. I spent a lot of time contemplating my life and questioning my purpose. I struggled to find meaning and was unable to answer life’s greatest question: what am I here for?

As my peers formed groups, made meaningful connections, and socialized about their interests and desires — I was the class ‘loser’ and a complete loner.

I didn’t have any friends. I spent almost all my free time (i.e., spare time and lunch break) in the library, reading books, and doing my homework.

I never talked to anyone and avoided any situation that involved talking to other people.

But what about group projects?

I would do them alone. Or at least, I tried to.

There were a few teachers that would be furious with this and either coerce me into joining a group by bullying me in a subtle manner.

For example, my Grade 12 English teacher would make comments like this:

“Remember class — this is a group assignment. This means you have to work with other people if you want…