MINDFULNESS VIDEO SERIES (3): WHAT IS THE REAL MEANING OF MINDFULNESS

In the ancient context of meditation, being mindful means that a person becomes more thoughtful and considers what do I want to achieve in this lifetime.
Do we ever pause to consider what we want to be the goal of our life? Not what someone else expects us to do with our life. But rather what is really a worthy goal that adds meaning and greater value to my existence? There is an unspoken expectation of society and most people around us that we should pursue what most others around us are doing. We look at others and see how they spend their time and energy. Especially with children we can see that they look around for guidance from others and often just do what others do without understanding if it is good for them or not.
So, if I want to progress in a desirable direction in life, it is absolutely crucial that I embark on a journey of self discovery. Who am I really? And how should I be relating to others around me and the world?