Since the day of birth, people have embarked on the journey of struggle. Then, what exactly is the ultimate meaning of a person’s lifelong struggle?

Some people say it is wealth and status. In order to accumulate more material wealth, people work hard and strive for progress. To attain a higher status, people keep competing and strive to be the best. However, when wealth and status reach a certain level, people often find that these are not the real ultimate meanings. Wealth may bring temporary satisfaction, but it cannot fill the inner void; status may enable one to earn the respect of others, but it may also plunge one into endless strife and exhaustion.

Some also say that it is about achievements and honors. Through unremitting efforts, one achieves brilliant accomplishments and wins praise from the public. However, achievements and honors are transient after all. As time passes, they will gradually lose their luster.

Actually, the ultimate meaning of a person’s lifelong struggle lies in growth and contribution.

The process of struggle is a continuous process of growth. When facing difficulties and challenges, we learn to be tenacious and brave; when experiencing failures and setbacks, we understand reflection and progress; in our interactions with others, we gain understanding and tolerance. Through struggle, we constantly improve our abilities and qualities and become better people.

Contribution, on the other hand, is giving back our growth to society and others. When we use our wisdom and strength to help those in need and contribute to the progress of society, we will experience a true sense of satisfaction and happiness.

People struggle throughout their lives not to chase after illusory wealth and status, nor to pursue short – lived achievements and honors, but to achieve self – growth, to contribute to society, and to make the world a better place because of our existence. This is the ultimate meaning of a lifetime of struggle.