The courage to question the true meaning of life, and the story of an individual's transformation

Questions about modern society and happiness

Modern society is constantly changing, and individuals are becoming increasingly smaller within the relentless competition. We live our lives clinging to high salaries, stable jobs, and social status under the name of 'success.' However, beneath all these achievements, there suddenly arises a quiet question: "Am I truly happy right now?" Technology and information have opened up countless possibilities for us, but paradoxically, we find ourselves wandering amidst greater anxiety and alienation. In the landscape of this fierce era, Mr. Lee's life approaches us quietly yet with a strong resonance, like a small wave brushed by the wind. His journey was not glamorous, but that makes it even more genuine.

The traditional success of Mr. Lee

Mr. Lee worked for about seven years at a prominent accounting firm in Korea, earning an annual salary of 100 million won, living what anyone would call a "successful life." Personal circumstances, including his mother's illness and his parents' expectations, led him down the path of a professional career, and he pursued that path with utmost diligence. However, one day, amidst the monotony of repetition, a single question suddenly arose and shook his heart: "Is this life truly mine?" Behind the facade of stability and achievement, an unspeakable emptiness and doubts about himself were growing. That feeling became a weight he could no longer ignore and marked a turning point that changed the direction of his life.

Courageous choice

His choice was not an escape, but a form of courage. Breaking free from a safe framework, he decided to live a life guided not by the standards of the world, but by his own heart. Astonishingly, the job he chose was to clean the bathrooms in a hospital. While some could not understand him, he confronted the essence of life within that simple task. In the rhythm of daily cleaning, he experienced tranquility and self-esteem, discovering the 'value of existence' unrelated to social status.

Awakening to the Essence of Life

The experience was an awakening that transcended simple labor. It was because I felt with my whole being that true happiness does not come from external evaluations or conditions, but starts from within oneself. He learned the truth that one can invest care even in small tasks, and that one can discover oneself even in the ordinary moments of everyday life. It was a realization that was much more valuable and profound than any dazzling achievement.

New Questions and Practices of Life

After that, he began to question his life again. 'When do I feel most alive?' That question soon led to action, and based on his experiences, he started life coaching, offering people guidance on living a true life. His coaching is not just about motivation but helps to change one's perspective and attitude toward oneself. He now says, 'Happiness is not something decided by others it is a process of creating it for oneself.'

The message of Lee's life

The life of Mr. Lee presents us with a clear message. First, the standard of success is not determined by others, but rather by a genuine reconciliation with oneself. Second, living a life that pursues external achievements without inner peace ultimately leads to losing oneself. Third, small choices and actions can truly be the seeds of real change. His story poses questions that each of us must pause and consider in our own lives. 'What am I living for?' And when we confront this question honestly, we can finally take the first step toward finding our own path.

Life and Hope as a Truthful Person

Mr. Lee now wishes to live not as a 'successful person' but as a genuine person. Through his journey, he conveys hope to others and becomes a small light for those living in uncertain times. His transformation is not a special tale of heroism. It is simply another name for the potential that we all hold. At this very moment, change can begin. It does not need to be perfect or grand.

The process of walking your own path

This story tells us. True success is the peace that I allow myself, not what others do, and the value of life lies in the ‘process of walking that path.’ Your path belongs solely to you and is not anyone else's, and you can take that first step right now.