The purpose of life

Iolo · Nov 28, 2011

clarkfford said:
I am wondering if getting free from illusion is an illusion in itself. Illusions within illusions. That said, I am not sure we ever wake up from our dreams/nightmares... or even that it is desirable. What you are talking about is consciousness which despite our best efforts remains a mystery shrouded within a mystery...

It can be called the monkey mind. It certainly makes a lot of distracting noise. Illusions are always mysterious till seen through, I think. I concentrate on breathing in and breathing out. It is enough purpose for me. And yes, waking up is difficult: most of us never get there.

dojo · Feb 2, 2012

Bettering myself, get a family, support my family, try to be a good person, travel and see the world. And, when I can, try to make a difference.

James · Feb 19, 2012

I like dojo's answer. The purpose of life is not just to reproduce but to send specific genes into the next generation.

Life may be an interacting tapestry with each part furthering the interests of the whole. Living well benefits the individual and all of life. Also God.

AK Gandy · Feb 19, 2012

"Purpose of life?"

To keep breathing of course.

RoccoR · Feb 19, 2012

AK Gandy,

I like this.

AK Gandy said:
"Purpose of life?"

To keep breathing of course.

(COMMENT)

I always thought that I was meant to be cannon fodder and a door mat so that others may appear more successful.

v/r
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kowalskil · Feb 20, 2012

dojo said:
Bettering myself, get a family, support my family, try to be a good person, travel and see the world. And, when I can, try to make a difference.

Yes, Dojo, this is a good example of the individual purpose of life.

Ludwik Kowalski (see Wikipedia)
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James · Feb 21, 2012

Breathing is good.

Being cannon fodder etc... so that others may appear more successful could be good survival strategy. Its like an auto race. A driver hangs back and lets the flashier leaders eliminate themselves. Surviving by attrition. Is that what you mean?

ROSMO · Sep 22, 2012

Life is just a moment that you are aware of it. That moment just past and past. Just be aware and enjoy that particular moment.

ROSMO · Sep 22, 2012

It should only be the living in unconditionaal love and no judgements.

ROSMO · Sep 22, 2012

kowalskil said:
I agree. In fact, not everything has a purpose, except from the point of view of a designer. What is the purpose of an earthquake? What is the purpose snow? What is the purpose of a lion? What is the purpose of sickness. We know what the consequences are, in such cases, not purposes. I am talking about things in our material world, not in out spiritual world.
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Ludwik Kowalski (see Wikipedia)

Our purpose is to serve the pupose of others in the same dimension and wave.

zoldos · Sep 23, 2012

My purpose for life is to take care of my soul mate. Without her, I am nothing....

clax · Sep 23, 2012

The purpose of life is what you make it.

zoldos · Sep 23, 2012

clax said:
The purpose of life is what you make it.

I can dig it.

James · Sep 24, 2012

Yes, our primary purpose is to send our genes to the next generation. However, as sentient beings, we know that improving conditions for others also has a genetic purpose. We insure the propagation of genes almost like ours, and they may continue if ours don't a few generations hence.

For example, anyone who has blue eyes is my distant cousin. We are all descended from a single mutation north of the Black Sea eight to ten thousand years ago.

As thinking people with free will, we add other purposes and goals as we age.

James · Sep 24, 2012

When I was in the service, my goal during hard times was to stay alive. Later, it was to raise our children. Now, it is to help our poor neighbors and to leave historical stories for others to read someday.

ROSMO · Oct 1, 2012

Pupose of life is to realise and feel who we really are. Feel and experience every moments which are always different from the other moments.

zoldos · Oct 3, 2012

ROSMO said:
Pupose of life is to realise and feel who we really are. Feel and experience every moments which are always different from the other moments.

Sounds pretty cool.

Nemo · Nov 14, 2012

What is the Purpose of Life? The philosopher said that the purpose of life is to search for the truth. The poet said that the purpose of life is to live. The preacher said that the purpose of this life is to prepare one for the next life. And the gravedigger said that the purpose of life, in the end, is to keep him in business.

tecoyah · Nov 14, 2012

Sex

It creates happiness
It creates genetic diversity
It creates peace
It makes living worthwhile

reader · Nov 15, 2012

No one knows. According to many physicist and biologist humans live in chaos, maybe there is no purpose. But doubtless, they are ignoring the idea of a God's presence while making their job.

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