My purpose is to make exciting music, and I feel like I'll be

Hear, O seekers of purpose, the words of The Weeknd, who declared: “My purpose is to make exciting music, and I feel like I’ll be doing that for the rest of my life, so there’s no pressure.” These words carry a fragrance of freedom, for they reveal the secret of a soul that has found its calling. In them, he speaks of purpose, the divine compass of existence, and of music, the vessel through which his spirit flows. When a man discovers that his life is anchored in purpose rather than in fleeting demands, the weight of pressure falls away, and he walks in peace even amidst the storms of expectation.

For behold, the root of all anxiety lies in wandering without direction, in chasing applause rather than truth. But when one knows, as The Weeknd proclaims, that his destiny is to create exciting music, then the path is clear, and fear loses its hold. Purpose transforms labor into joy, discipline into devotion, and the passing of years into a lifelong song. A man who works for riches or fame may tire and falter; but a man who works for his calling has strength renewed each day, for he is nourished by the very work itself.

Consider the life of Johann Sebastian Bach, who centuries ago dedicated himself to music as an offering to God and man. He labored in obscurity, without great wealth or worldly acclaim, yet he wrote with joy, declaring that all music should be “to the glory of God and the refreshment of the soul.” Because he lived in his purpose, there was no crushing pressure to please the world—only the steadfast work of creation. And though he died without earthly riches, his songs became immortal, echoing through cathedrals, concert halls, and hearts for generations.

Mark this truth: those who live by purpose cannot be enslaved by the demands of men. The warrior who fights only for applause may tremble when the crowd jeers, but the one who fights for his cause stands unshaken. So too with the artist, the scholar, the leader—when the heart beats with purpose, no burden is too heavy, no criticism too sharp, no obstacle too great. For his labor is not measured by the fleeting scales of others but by the eternal measure of his calling.

And yet, let us not mistake purpose for ease. The Weeknd’s words remind us that though the journey of music is lifelong, it is not a chain but a joy. To walk in purpose is not to avoid hardship, but to find strength in hardship, and to transform toil into triumph. The one who sings because he must, because it is in his very blood, cannot be silenced by failure or fear. His life becomes like a river, flowing ever onward, carrying him toward the sea of fulfillment.

The lesson is plain: discover your purpose, and you will discover your freedom. Ask yourself: What gift has been placed within me? What work excites my spirit and gives me life? When you find it, cling to it, and let it shape the course of your days. Do not labor for the fleeting applause of the crowd, nor chase riches that turn to dust, but anchor yourself in that which you were born to do. For when you live in your purpose, there is no pressure—only the joy of the journey.

Practical wisdom calls for this: spend time in stillness, reflecting upon your passions and strengths. Write them down, and begin to shape your life around them. Practice your gift daily, not as a burden but as a joy. Surround yourself with those who honor your calling, not those who belittle it. And when fear whispers of failure, remind yourself: “I walk in my purpose; I cannot be broken.”

Thus, beloved, remember the wisdom of The Weeknd: when life is lived as an endless offering of exciting music, or whatever gift you bear, the weight of expectation fades, and freedom is yours. For a soul anchored in purpose cannot be crushed by pressure—it is lifted instead by the eternal song it was born to sing.