Purposeless

When I first learned

The idea that

Life is Purposeless

I was a bit disappointed and resistant

I was brought up to believe

That my purpose was to worship god

And dedicate my life to his teachings

But early in my adult life I fell

Out of favor with the tradition of religion

And the purpose I had inherited

No longer fit my perspective about life

The idea of life being purposeless

Came with a feeling of hopelessness

But once I let it sink in

It began to feel like empowerment

To know that life is purposeless

And that the only purpose it will ever

Have is the purpose I choose to give it

Opens up a world of possibilities

To what purpose will I dedicate my life this year?

This month?

This week?

This day?

This hour?

This minute?

This is freedom
This is responsibility
This is power