MY MISSION IN LIFE

My Mission in Life

“You’re borne. You grow old. Then you die.”

That’s what Marty, the angel of death, said in the film ‘Click.’ Well, it bugs me! I wish life was that simple but we all know it isn’t. In Islam, Muslims will be asked this question on the Day of Judgment, “How did you spend your life?” So, I guess each one of us was sent to this earth with a mission. How should we know what it is! Wouldn’t it be wiser if a set of instructions was attached on an infant’s wrist instead of a name tag? Fulfilling his destiny would have been easier.

As such, I am bound to create my own mission in life. The poem ‘Invictus’ ends with these lines “I am the master of my soul, I am the captain of my fate.” Why not? Having a mission is like setting your goal in life. This would be my compass as I travel through the wild jungle called life. It would provide the focus and the guidance I need so as not to wander in the wrong direction. Hence, I should hitch my wagon to the sky. This way, even if I fail to hit the target precisely but still close to it. In any case, I should expect the unexpected because there are lots of detours and humps ahead. Good luck to me!

I aim to graduate from college in four years. My desired campus when I took the SASE was MSU main but to avoid my barkada I tried to squeeze myself here in MSU-IIT campus. Accordingly, instead of pursuing my preferred course, Bachelor in Secondary Education major in English, I had to enroll in whatever slot that was still open for students in my case. Nonetheless, I am grateful that I was given a second chance. Beggars cannot be choosers, right? That is why I shouldn’t waste this opportunity. “Doors are closed for us to open them.”

I was not born with a silver spoon in my mouth. I am not ashamed to admit that I come from a very humble family. Both my parents are minimum wage earners. We live by the necessities and abstain from the whimsical, the fancy. It’s simply because we couldn’t afford them. I am proud to say however that our education is top priority to both my parents. We may not be used to festive meals but our parents sent us to private schools both in the Elementary and Secondary levels. They keep reminding us that quality education is the only legacy they could leave us. How could I disappoint them then when I see how hard they labored to provide our needs?

Next, my other mission is to land myself a job after I graduate. I promise to shoulder the expenses of our youngest sister who is still in preschool now. We are only three siblings, by the way, and our gap is almost twelve years. I want to spoil her! I plan to send her to private school, buy her fashionable clothes, and exciting toys. This would be my way of showing my gratitude to my parents for their sacrifices. Then both my parents could relax quite a bit. I pray to God for the strength to withstand all temptations so that I could fulfill this mission.

Moreover, I want to build my dream house. It should be spacious enough to accommodate my parents and my immediate family. Presently, we are residing in our grandparents’ house in Marawi City. Two other families are living in the same house. My Titos and Titas with their children live with us. You know the typical clannish culture of the Maranaos. Well, that will soon change when I build my own house. Our family would then move out and enjoy the privacy we never had. I will choose a location that would be conducive to blissful family living. Perhaps, a modern subdivision outside the polluted city with clean fresh air and much grassy space for children to play would be great.

Lastly, to ensure that I succeed in my mission in life I should put God in the center of my life. Nothing is impossible with God. I should pray to him for strength and guidance. I offer all the things I do for his greater grace and glory. By God’s will, I shall achieve my mission in life - my dreams. It may not be my destiny for nobody can tell what the future holds but at least I once had a dream. Besides, aren’t dreams for free?