April 11, 2025
The Purpose of Life
This is a perspective from a woman in her late 20s, sitting with quiet questions that have followed her for years:
What is the purpose of life? Why are we here?
I’ve finally arrived at a personal answer:
We live to experience the world.
I’m not sure if that’s the right answer — if such a thing even exists. Maybe one day I’ll change my mind. Because life itself is a journey of becoming, and our thoughts are always in motion.
But for now, let me explain how I came to this conclusion.
A shift from princess to perseverance
I was once called a “little princess” — growing up in comfort, supported both emotionally and materially. I studied hard, performed well, and became that familiar figure in Vietnamese culture:
“con nhà người ta” — the kid parents compare their children to.
But then, everything collapsed.
Due to a failed business, my family went into debt. We had to sell everything we owned. My father, crushed by the failure, fell into unemployment and silence. My mother, strong as ever, opened a small shop just to survive.
There were days I didn’t want to go home. The look in my mother’s eyes — the weight of financial worry — and my father’s quiet shame… it was hard to bear.
But we made it through.
Thanks to the kindness of people around us, we paid off every debt. Today, we’re starting again from scratch. We bought a tiny piece of land. It’s not much, but to us, it’s a miracle. It’s joy.
And more than anything, it brought us together.
My younger brother — he’s my rock. Our bond grew stronger in hardship, and now, people often admire the closeness between us. I’m proud of him. I’m proud of us.
Abundance ≠ Connection
I also lived with my uncle’s family for a time. They’re very wealthy. Everything the children needed was provided: clothes, toys, food, education… except for time.
The parents were always busy making money. The kids were mostly raised by nannies — emotionally distant, indifferent to their mom and dad.
It made me realize:
Every family has its own hidden struggle.
Money can’t replace presence.
And no one’s life is perfect — we just learn to walk through the mess and keep going.
So what’s the point?
We often hear conflicting advice:
“You only live once, go enjoy everything!”
“Save money while you’re young, think of the future!”
They sound like two sides of a war, don’t they?
But I believe:
Everyone gets to choose what happiness means for them.
Whether it’s travel, savings, art, parenting, or quiet evenings — it’s valid.
As long as it’s legal and true to you — that’s all that matters.
Because our choices are shaped by where we came from, what we’ve seen, and who we’ve loved.
So…
Be brave.
Listen to yourself.
Live a life you can call your own.
And if you ever feel like sharing your thoughts with someone, feel free to message me.
This space is for mutual support — not judgment.
Let’s grow together.
The Purpose of Life
This is athe perspective from a woman in her late 20s, sitting with quiet questions that have followed her for years:
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What is the purpose of life?
Why are we here?
I’ve finally arrived at a personal answer: We live to experience the world.
I’m not sure if that’s the right answer — if there even is such a thing even exists.
"if there even is such a thing" sounds more natural, however both are correct
Maybe one day I’ll change my mind.
Because life itself is a journey of becoming, and our thoughts are always in motion.
But for now, let me explain how I came to this conclusion.
A shift from princess to perseverance
¶: I was once called a “little princess” — growing up in comfort, supported both emotionally and materially.
I studied hard, performed well, and became that familiar figure in Vietnamese culture:
¶¶
¶
“con nhà người ta” — the kidchild that parents compare their own children to.
But then, everything collapsed.
Due to a failed business, my family wentfell into debt.
We had to sell everything we owned.
My father, crushed by the failure, fellsank into unemployment and silence.
"sank into" feels more metaphorical and conveys a deeper sense of being overwhelmed
My mother, as strong as ever, opened a small shop just to survive.
There were days when I didn’t want to go home.
The look in my mother’s eyes — the weight of financial worry — and my father’s quiet shame… it was hard to bear.
But we made it through.
Thanks to the kindness of people around us, we paid off every debt.
Today, we’re starting againover from scratch.
We bought a tiny piece of land.
It’s not much, but to us, it’s feels like a miracle.
"feels like" adds a sense of emotional resonance
It’s joy.
And more than anything, it brought us together.
My younger brother — he’s my rock.
Our bond grew stronger inthrough hardship, and now, people often admire the closeness between us.
I’m proud of him.
I’m proud of us.
Abundance ≠ Connection I also lived with my uncle’s family for a time.
They’re very wealthy.
Everything the children needed was provided: clothes, toys, food, education… except for time.
The parents were always busy makearning money.
The kids were mostly raised by nannies — emotionally distant, and indifferent to their mom and dad.
It made me realize: Every family has its own hidden struggle.
Money can’t replace presence.
And no one’s life is perfect — we just learn to walk through the mess and keep going.
So what’s the point?
We often hear conflicting advice: “You only live once, go enjoy everything!” “Save money while you’re young, think of the future!” They sound like two sides of a war, don’t they?
But I believe: Everyone gets to choose what happiness means for them.
Whether it’s travel, savings, art, parenting, or quiet evenings — it’s all valid.
As long as it’s legal and true to you — that’s all that matters.
Because oOur choices are shaped by where we came from, what we’ve seen, and who we’ve loved.
So… Be brave.
Listen to yourself.
Live a life you can call your own.
And if you ever feel like sharing your thoughts with someone, feel free to message me.
This space is for mutual support — not judgment.
Let’s grow together.
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Wow, the text is really impactful and very clear with the message! I really liked your writing it is concise and straightforward! Your English is really good - my edits are just small nuances that can enhance your writing but overall it sounds great!
I studied hard, performed well, and became that familiar figure in Vietnamese culture:
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“con nhà người ta” — the kid parents compare their children to.
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Excellent job! You write beautifully. I am glad you came out of that situation.
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So what’s the point? This sentence has been marked as perfect! |
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We often hear conflicting advice: “You only live once, go enjoy everything!” “Save money while you’re young, think of the future!” They sound like two sides of a war, don’t they? This sentence has been marked as perfect! |
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But I believe: Everyone gets to choose what happiness means for them. This sentence has been marked as perfect! |
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Whether it’s travel, savings, art, parenting, or quiet evenings — it’s valid. Whether it’s travel, savings, art, parenting, or quiet evenings — it’s all valid. |
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As long as it’s legal and true to you — that’s all that matters. This sentence has been marked as perfect! |
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Because our choices are shaped by where we came from, what we’ve seen, and who we’ve loved.
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So… Be brave. This sentence has been marked as perfect! |
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Listen to yourself. This sentence has been marked as perfect! |
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Live a life you can call your own. This sentence has been marked as perfect! |
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And if you ever feel like sharing your thoughts with someone, feel free to message me. This sentence has been marked as perfect! |
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This space is for mutual support — not judgment. This sentence has been marked as perfect! |
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Let’s grow together. This sentence has been marked as perfect! |
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💸 Abundance ≠ Connection I also lived with my uncle’s family for a time. |
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💭 So what’s the point? |
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The Purpose of Life This sentence has been marked as perfect! |
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✨ So… Be brave. |
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This is a perspective from a woman in her late 20s, sitting with quiet questions that have followed her for years: What is the purpose of life? This is |
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Why are we here? This sentence has been marked as perfect! |
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I’ve finally arrived at a personal answer: We live to experience the world. This sentence has been marked as perfect! |
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I’m not sure if that’s the right answer — if such a thing even exists. I’m not sure if that’s the right answer — if there even is such a thing "if there even is such a thing" sounds more natural, however both are correct |
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Maybe one day I’ll change my mind. This sentence has been marked as perfect! |
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Because life itself is a journey of becoming, and our thoughts are always in motion. This sentence has been marked as perfect! |
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But for now, let me explain how I came to this conclusion. This sentence has been marked as perfect! |
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A shift from princess to perseverance I was once called a “little princess” — growing up in comfort, supported both emotionally and materially. A shift from princess to perseverance |
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I studied hard, performed well, and became that familiar figure in Vietnamese culture: “con nhà người ta” — the kid parents compare their children to. I studied hard, performed well, and became that familiar figure in Vietnamese culture: I studied hard, performed well, and became that familiar figure in Vietnamese culture: |
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But then, everything collapsed. This sentence has been marked as perfect! |
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Due to a failed business, my family went into debt. Due to a failed business, my family |
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We had to sell everything we owned. This sentence has been marked as perfect! |
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My father, crushed by the failure, fell into unemployment and silence. My father, crushed by the failure, "sank into" feels more metaphorical and conveys a deeper sense of being overwhelmed |
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My mother, strong as ever, opened a small shop just to survive. My mother, as strong as ever, opened a small shop just to survive. |
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There were days I didn’t want to go home. There were days when I didn’t want to go home. |
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The look in my mother’s eyes — the weight of financial worry — and my father’s quiet shame… it was hard to bear. This sentence has been marked as perfect! |
|
But we made it through. This sentence has been marked as perfect! |
|
Thanks to the kindness of people around us, we paid off every debt. This sentence has been marked as perfect! |
|
Today, we’re starting again from scratch. Today, we’re starting |
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We bought a tiny piece of land. This sentence has been marked as perfect! |
|
It’s not much, but to us, it’s a miracle. It’s not much, but to us, it "feels like" adds a sense of emotional resonance |
|
It’s joy. This sentence has been marked as perfect! |
|
And more than anything, it brought us together. This sentence has been marked as perfect! |
|
My younger brother — he’s my rock. This sentence has been marked as perfect! |
|
Our bond grew stronger in hardship, and now, people often admire the closeness between us. Our bond grew stronger |
|
I’m proud of him. This sentence has been marked as perfect! |
|
I’m proud of us. This sentence has been marked as perfect! |
|
Abundance ≠ Connection I also lived with my uncle’s family for a time. This sentence has been marked as perfect! |
|
They’re very wealthy. This sentence has been marked as perfect! |
|
Everything the children needed was provided: clothes, toys, food, education… except for time. This sentence has been marked as perfect! |
|
The parents were always busy making money. The parents were always busy |
|
The kids were mostly raised by nannies — emotionally distant, indifferent to their mom and dad. The kids were mostly raised by nannies — emotionally distant |
|
It made me realize: Every family has its own hidden struggle. This sentence has been marked as perfect! |
|
Money can’t replace presence. This sentence has been marked as perfect! |
|
And no one’s life is perfect — we just learn to walk through the mess and keep going. This sentence has been marked as perfect! |
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🏡 A shift from princess to perseverance I was once called a “little princess” — growing up in comfort, supported both emotionally and materially. |
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