As young people, we are both the recipients and donors of great amounts of time and energy in the pursuit of success, or the mastery of our lives. Being able to master our lives means using the abilities gained from our education and experiences in a manner that produces continuous and significant outcomes. However, is mastering life the same thing as living it? Or, to put it simply, is it true that we lose important memories and experiences by building our lives around achieving our goals?
Goals and structure are the lifeblood of progress and growth. So as individuals standing at the edge of an enormous period of growth, building a productive and organised life is important in securing a bright future. On the other hand, it is always easy for us to forget that maintaining structure is not just about being goal-oriented, it means that we have the ability to recognise each aspect of our lives and devote an appropriate amount of time to it. Sadhguru, a yogic master and spiritual supporter once said, “There is no such thing as work-life balance – it is all life. The balance has to be within you.”