realizing that the most precious currency is time, will shape the worth of our existence. We exchange our time every day in return for money, gratification, pleasure—name it.

Spending this scarce resource needs to have meaning. It is within us to decide how we exchange it and for what; it is ours and ours alone to make that decision.

In a free market, we strive for a good return on investment (ROI), but often times we might get lost and fail to see the bigger picture. In our continuous pursuit of happiness, we may find ourselves in contexts that appear at first meaningless. The truth is, only we can create meaning out of what we do. Even the most mundane routine task has a reason to exist and carries with it meaning. We just need to remind ourselves of that reason.

Everything we do eventually contributes to a greater purpose, bringing a change in our world. Sometimes we fail to see it or forget about that purpose. A shift in our perspective might gradually change our well-being for the better.

So when you find yourself in a situation that seems meaningless, try to be still for a moment, listen, observe, and seek to understand. You might be surprised by what unfolds.