In one sentence or less: What is the purpose of life?
In one sentence or less: What is the purpose of life?
I found this thread on old forums, and i'm reviving it.
http://tti.fragland.net/forums/viewtopic.php?t=2555
State in one sentence what the purpose of life is
as the old thread says, it may be helpful to first identify "meaning", and what "life" is.
http://tti.fragland.net/forums/viewtopic.php?t=2555
State in one sentence what the purpose of life is
as the old thread says, it may be helpful to first identify "meaning", and what "life" is.
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The purpose of life is a test to see who deserves ever-lasting happiness.... or maybe life is a test of our patience... or maybe one great waste of time. Either way, sex and booze is cool, getting ganked is not
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The purpose of the short 80 - 90 year life we know as a human's on earth is to prepare for the afterlife, which is much, much longer.
"This is only the beginning." - Ghandi
"The purpose of my ministry is to see people die with smiles on their faces." - Mother Teresa
"Radiant beings are we. Not this crude flesh you see." - Bhudda
"And to the one who doubled his talents the Master said, 'Well done, good and faithful servant. You have proven yourself faithful over little, now I will make you ruler over much. Enter into the joyous kingdom of your Master.'" - Jesus Christ
"If there is no afterlife, and you prepare for it, you've lost nothing but rather might have lived a more selfless and generous life that benefitted all those around you. If there is an afterlife, and you don't prepare for it, there will be Hell to pay." - Unknown
"This is only the beginning." - Ghandi
"The purpose of my ministry is to see people die with smiles on their faces." - Mother Teresa
"Radiant beings are we. Not this crude flesh you see." - Bhudda
"And to the one who doubled his talents the Master said, 'Well done, good and faithful servant. You have proven yourself faithful over little, now I will make you ruler over much. Enter into the joyous kingdom of your Master.'" - Jesus Christ
"If there is no afterlife, and you prepare for it, you've lost nothing but rather might have lived a more selfless and generous life that benefitted all those around you. If there is an afterlife, and you don't prepare for it, there will be Hell to pay." - Unknown
- Max Delorian
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Hmmm...
I think that the purpose of life is to be yourself. That's everything! Can you do that? However, that which should be the easiest is the most difficult thing to do.
I am not sure if everyone will know what I am talking about, since to be yourself you have to know yourself. Learning about yourself will most likely involve facing your fears, questioning your beliefs and letting go of the past. Since everybody is suffering in this world, on a different levels of course, but suffering non the less, it is a very hard thing to do. Most of us live in the past and therefore perceive the present through the experiences of the past. If paid close attention to one's strong reactions and understanding the reasoning, an unpleasant incident can be turned into wisdom, liberation of the self and most importantly knowledge about the self.
Sorry, couldn't resist this contemplation.
Mirash
I am not sure if everyone will know what I am talking about, since to be yourself you have to know yourself. Learning about yourself will most likely involve facing your fears, questioning your beliefs and letting go of the past. Since everybody is suffering in this world, on a different levels of course, but suffering non the less, it is a very hard thing to do. Most of us live in the past and therefore perceive the present through the experiences of the past. If paid close attention to one's strong reactions and understanding the reasoning, an unpleasant incident can be turned into wisdom, liberation of the self and most importantly knowledge about the self.
Sorry, couldn't resist this contemplation.
Mirash
"The truth will set you free."
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- Talur Lokarn
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Agreed.gain, evolve, and transfere information
To gain, evolve and transfere information (experiences, knowledge, manners, etc.) for the purpose of perfecting your species.
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Hotspur: "Why, so can I, or so can any man; But will they come when you do call for them."
Hotspur: "Why, so can I, or so can any man; But will they come when you do call for them."
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