Let’s skip unnecessary, fluffy language for a moment and delve straight into (what I believe is) the “answer.” It’s arduous and seemingly impossible to grasp what the meaning of existence is because the question itself lacks a solidified foundation of authority. Why is it so important? Because we choose it, or at the very least, choose to assign it to our lives. Meaning is why our species has continued to thrive as long as it has. It yields a divine momentum and a rationalization to keep moving forward: intellectually, physically, and sometimes spiritually. We are creatures with an unbound sense for curiosity, reason, and connecting with those infinite pieces of the universe. Perhaps that is what separates us from other animals; a …show more content…
We are social creatures by nature, and without social structures like families it would be hard to define if there truly was a purpose without it. Breaking down the image of human existence revolves around connecting with the coexisting creatures encompassing our life, if not emotionally, at least biologically. The meaning behind human existence functions in the way that it does because our society and its components react similarly to that of strategic, clockwork machinery; each proponent (person) acting out its own distinct purpose. Which follows with the latter, emphasizing the world behind our eyelids: the ego, intellect, one’s own spirit. Our own existence is so defined by internal excavation of the self, as well as understanding our true individualistic nature and what that propels us into the inevitable conclusion that sums up one’s entire life. Attending to the difference in questions proves to be difficult because it brings to light whether we should define meaning by our own experiences or through the avenue of our species as a whole. Human meaning digresses back into the questions regarding the laws of nature. If humans have some sort of applied meaning, then why shouldn’t animals? We are in a constant state of evolution. Is meaning simply an extension of that? If given the time and space to advance themselves, couldn’t all species at some point be able to provide
As humans, it’s in our nature to look for the meaning in our lives. Our minds are very complex and allow us the gift but also the despair of contemplating our existence and purpose in this world. Nowadays, it’s common for us to go on journeys to find the purpose of one’s life and to discover themselves and find direction for their future. In the article “Authentic purpose: the spiritual infrastructure of life” by Corey L.M. Keyes, Keyes explores the reason on why finding a purpose has become so key to one’s health and the different ways that we find purpose in our lives.
All human beings share the innate attraction to gather in groups and fear alienation. It seems that as humanity has developed, so has our global community. For example, what do modern-day New York and Ancient Egypt share in common? These places represent large gatherings of individuals who came together to find protection and comfort in numbers. However, one downfall to this human instinct is that in many grand communities that span the globe today, the importance of the individual is often lost. Every life is like a drop in the ocean of the earth’s seven billion people. However, I believe a truly purposeful life is one that has carved out its own stream as an individual while also contributing to the larger ocean, its source. My purpose, as
The meaning of life has been a subject discussed by humankind for countless generations: “why are we here?” “what is life all about?” “what is the point of existence?”. And answers range from achieving pure bliss, to 42. But what if there is no true meaning?
The Question of Meaning/Purpose- (Why does mankind exist? Why do I exist?). We exist because God wants us to have a personal relationship with Him, John 17-3. He, as our creator, wants people to believe and follow in the path of Jesus Christ. God created Adam and Eve and wanted them to multiply. Their result of following orders is the world full of people today.
If something like an object or living being exists it then has a purpose for existing, but finding out this purpose seems almost impossible. The concept that people live for a purpose is strange, and if so what would this purpose be? A story called The Nine Billion Names of God, by Arthur C. Clarke offers a purpose for the human race to accomplish.
What better way to know if something will work than actually trying it? For most, due to constraints such as limited time and resources; companies and people can’t commit to every idea that comes to them. They have to evaluate the ideas and determine if they’re worthwhile to act on. A big determiner is the question will it work? Now, you can use all the math equations out there, and hire the top analysts and experts to predict if it’ll work. Or you can do a little ooch with the idea and see what happens. While it may sound funny, even childish, ooching is a valuable method for testing our ideas and theories. By ooching the theories with mini experiments, we can gain invaluable information before we commit to the
When people ask what the meaning of life is, they are usually asking an objective value based question. Phrased better: what is the meaning of life, ultimately? But, there are no good answers to metaphysical value based questions. Look at some other value based questions. Why is there something rather than nothing? Why do people have to die? Why does everything change? Why do people and animals suffer? There just simply aren't answers to these questions.
I believe we are more than just ordinary humans living without a purpose. I believe we are stories. I’ve been alive for 16 years. Over the course of my, currently, short life, I have experienced thousands of stories. All the little things in life can be turned into a page of my memory.memoir. In every book;, there is plot, character, conflict, scene, and setting. If you think about it, our lives are kind of like books, and we’re the stories. As we go on with the plot of life we encounter many characters (some relevant and some not), we face many conflicts, we travel across many scenes, and we move throughout copious amounts of settings.
Many people believe that there is a reason that they are on earth. People think their reason is greater than anybody else’s reason. They think that they are on earth to save the human race. They have huge ideas of how they are going to change the world. Some people’s purpose may not be that big, their purpose may just be to have a child. This purpose that people have is what keeps them going. A plan that they want to make themselves or where they live better. This “meaning of life” is often why people strive to make themselves the best they can be. Even though many people won’t achieve this great purpose they have for themselves, they put in so much effort to try. In the book Man’s Search for Meaning Viktor Frankl’s meaning for life is his wife. I believe my meaning of life is to have a family. Changing ourselves, suffering to get to a goal, multiple people taking blame, and living life to the fullest are some things humans have to go through to achieve what they want.
For me having a continues schedule is very helpful for me because I am a very organized person. I like to know things ahead of time of time so planning is a big thing for me so I try to keep my schedule somewhat the same. The list of activates I have put down are very much something I do every week. Unless I am sick or ill I always do these things no matter how tired I am.
Has the idea of galaxies lurking millions of light years away undiscovered, ever bother you?How about the fact that fish endlessly swim in the ocean until the day they no longer can swim ?Why birds soar endlessly in the skies for miles, never questioning the reason for their trip. Every piece of matter has an origin, and has a place. Everyday, events unfold, things change, and our atmosphere moves- on the ultimate basis of the process that is life. Man is aware of his presence on earth. But very little does man question his presence. What is our purpose on the grand stage that is life? In order to truly live and to reach the state of unconditional happiness, one mustn’t experience their lives day by day without questioning their
Since the dawn of human life, people have eternally been searching for the purpose of existence. Humans are innately curious beings, and are blessed to have the capabilities of higher thought processes. Humans use these thought processes to ponder the question of existence. Unfortunately, the evolution of man has not brought the human race any closer to actualizing its purpose on earth. In fact, this issue is such that the more one feels he or she understands it, the more questions concerning it arise. This problem perpetuates itself by the confusion of religion and spirituality, and the roles they hold in society. As the human race evolves, it feels the need to designate structure to its world. As
This whole concept seems rather grim, with a guarantee that if every American upgrades, no one really does. Shouldn’t each and every person be educated? Isn’t being an educated person so important that it can’t be lost? And won’t an entire country of educated people only improve it? Of course education is important, but people aren’t all going to learn the same way, or even the same things.The truth of the matter is that not every single person is going to be making six figures, and society needs all kinds of workers to properly function. The technicians, the electricians, the teachers, the actors, the mechanics, the lawyers, the plumbers, and even fast food workers contribute to society. Some people are natural leaders, and will more
Everything in life has a purpose for their existence, and each human being is valued for