There Is No Point

In a recent yoga class, my teacher spoke about the space in between—the pauses, the emptiness, the quiet. Humans tend to focus on the “stuff” that fills space—our tasks, achievements, and milestones. But what if we shifted our attention to the space itself?

He had written about this idea, and someone asked him, "What’s the point?" His response? There is no point. Just like the space around us, maybe we don’t always need a purpose, a meaning, or a goal. Perhaps the magic lies in the spaces we so often overlook.

Why Do We Always Need a Point?

From an early age, we are conditioned to believe that everything we do must have a purpose. Productivity is praised. Goals give us direction. Success is measured by progress. The question "What’s the point?" is ingrained in us, as if anything without a clear objective is somehow less valuable.

But what if simply living is the point?

What if the laughter over coffee, the stillness of a sunrise, the feeling of grass under our feet—what if these seemingly “pointless” moments hold more meaning than we give them credit for? What if life is not just about the milestones but about experiencing all facets—the joy, the sadness, the uncertainty, the wonder—without constantly trying to label or measure them?

The Chase for Achievements

We are wired to strive. We set goals, reach for the next promotion, chase higher revenue, complete projects, and sign clients. It feels good to accomplish things; over time, we start to tie our worth to these external markers of success.

But what happens when things don’t go our way? When the deal falls through, when the goal remains just out of reach? If our identity is wrapped up in achievement, disappointment can quickly spiral into self-doubt. We start to believe that if we aren’t winning, we aren’t enough.

A More Balanced Way

I’m not suggesting we abandon our ambitions. Goals are beautiful, and progress is fulfilling. But what if we held them a little more lightly? What if we didn’t let the “stuff” define us?

What if we permitted ourselves to be in the space between—to rest, breathe, and feel life as it unfolds rather than always trying to shape it into something “useful”?

When we embrace the moment and stillness, progress and pause, we step into a more neutral, grounded way of living. We begin to experience life fully, not just in the highs of achievement but in the quiet, in-between spaces, too.

Because maybe the most significant freedom comes when we stop asking, “What’s the point?” and realize that being here—fully present—is the point.

When we soften into life, we open ourselves to the magic that was always there—waiting!

I’d love to hear your thoughts.