However, enlightenment is a journey, not a destination. And self-realization is the starting point or entrance to this journey. The final worth of enlightenment is determined by the person. Obtaining enlightenment and then doing nothing with it will not go you very far. The only way to find out if this path is for you is to walk on it. As you learn more about yourself, your journey will lead you toward greater understanding and awareness. This is the aim of every step you take along the path. When you reach the end of the path, you will have realized enlightenment/Buddha nature/God consciousness. Only you can decide what to do with this information. Some people choose to remain enlightened, while others return to the material world to help others follow their own paths as teachers or leaders. Either way, personal realization is important because it indicates that you are able to see yourself and your life from an unbiased perspective, which is essential for evolving as a human being.