Life often tests us with challenges that feel unbearable. There are moments when everything seems to collapse at once—financial worries, job insecurity, emotional exhaustion. In such times, the question arises: what is the point of all this? Why continue when each effort seems to be met with resistance?
This is the very struggle shared by Brian, who said:
“Life likes to beat me down. My hours at work are cut in half. I’m always worried about money. Every time I try, life throws more at me. I don’t know what to do anymore, but I can’t keep living like this. All I am doing is struggling all the time. I’m starting to wonder what the point is anymore. I should just stay in bed.”
These words echo a pain that many people silently carry. It is not just about reduced work hours or money. At its core, it is about the absence of meaning, the lack of joy in living. And this is where the search for what you truly love becomes essential.
The Real Problem: Loss of Meaning
Brian’s situation highlights something deeper than external struggles. His hours at work are cut, but the real problem is not the hours—it is that he does not enjoy his job. When you do not enjoy something, no matter how many hours you spend on it, it drains you instead of energizing you.
If you are in a job that you do not love, ask yourself: Why am I still here? Most often, the answer is money. And while money is necessary, it cannot be the sole reason for how you spend the majority of your life.
When you spend day after day in something that kills your spirit, your energy collapses, your productivity diminishes, and even your financial worries grow heavier. On the other hand, when you do what you love, your entire being aligns. Energy, attention, creativity—all flow in one direction.
Step One: Discover What You Love
The first step is to ask yourself: What do I truly love doing?
Do not confuse this with fleeting pleasures or distractions. This is about something that you can invest six to eight hours in daily, something where your effort produces valuable output and contribution.
For example, if you love painting, then begin cultivating that art. Even if it starts as a hobby, dedicate two to three hours every day to it, side by side with your current work. Over time, your skills and creations will grow, and you can explore business aspects—selling your paintings, contacting online retailers, or partnering with shops.
This applies to any field—music, writing, teaching, gardening, designing, or even problem-solving in technical areas. If you pour consistent energy into what you love, it will eventually open pathways for livelihood.
Why Output Matters
When you do something you love, your output naturally carries value. People can see and feel the difference. But when you are stuck in work you dislike, your energy is fragmented, and the output reflects that emptiness.
The world recognizes authentic energy. When your work comes from love, it resonates, attracts attention, and finds its own audience. Therefore, to create valuable output, you must first align with love in what you do.
Step Two: Accept Reduced Work as a Gift
If your job hours are cut in half, do not see it only as a punishment. See it as life giving you more space to explore what you love.
Use the free hours to create something meaningful. It is better to earn a little less from a job you dislike while simultaneously building something you love, rather than staying trapped in endless frustration.
When you begin to love what you do, even financial worries gradually resolve. Money flows towards authentic creation because it is infused with energy, focus, and joy.
The State of Flow
Doing what you love brings you into flow. Flow is that state where stress disappears and time dissolves. You become so absorbed that everything happens naturally and effortlessly.
When you live in flow, not only is your work enriched, but every other aspect of life improves. Money, relationships, and well-being begin to harmonize. Flow is a natural byproduct of love.
Step Three: Strengthen Body and Energy
Alongside discovering what you love, it is crucial to care for the body and mind. When the body is weak or stagnant, even inspiration feels heavy.
That is why I suggest at least 30 minutes of physical exercise every day. It can be yoga, running, walking, push-ups, or any form of cardiovascular movement. The key is to infuse your system with prana, life energy.
As blood circulation improves and energy flows, you feel alive. This vitality then supports your creativity and clarity in finding what you love.
Step Four: Calm the Mind
The mind, when restless, keeps you trapped in fear and doubt. Therefore, daily practice of meditation or simple breathing is essential.
Begin by watching your breath—just three to five breaths at first. Notice the inhalation, notice the exhalation. Gradually increase to 15 or 20 breaths, spread throughout the day.
This practice disconnects you from the constant chatter of the mind and reconnects you with yourself. From this space of presence, clarity about what you love naturally emerges.
Bringing It All Together
So, how do you find what you love?
- Acknowledge the problem: Recognize that the real issue is not external circumstances but the lack of meaning in what you do.
- Discover your passion: Identify something you can invest six to eight hours in daily with joy.
- Use current struggles as fuel: Reduced work hours are an opportunity to redirect your time toward what you love.
- Create valuable output: Love-infused work always carries energy that others recognize.
- Strengthen body and mind: Through daily exercise and breathwork, keep your system vibrant and free of stress.
- Enter flow: When you align with what you love, life becomes effortless, and money and opportunities naturally follow.
Final Words to Brian—and to You
Brian, your struggle is not meaningless. It is a wake-up call from life. Instead of surrendering to despair, use this as the turning point.
Do not stop trying. Instead, stop trying in the wrong direction. Begin walking in the direction of love. When you invest in what you love, energy returns, joy returns, and purpose is restored.
To all who feel like Brian—trapped, exhausted, wondering about the point of it all—remember: the point of life is not to suffer through meaningless tasks. The point is to discover love in action.
Take small steps today. Pick up the brush, the pen, the tool, the practice. Give it your time. Nourish your body, calm your mind, and direct your energy towards creation.
Soon, you will see how life, instead of beating you down, begins to support you. Flow will replace struggle, and love will replace despair.
This is how you find what you love. This is how you find yourself.
