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    The idea, concept, and practices of religion have never really been something that is of importance to me during my life. For the longest time I did not identify as any certain or specific religion and when asked I would simply state how I was not a religious person. It was not until high school when I discovered the religion of Agnosticism. In our English class we had to research different religions and our group received Agnosticism. Before then I had never heard of that religion, but after learning

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    so far. Camus’s claims about the absurd life have really provoked my thinking. Many people can use the expression that “life is absurd”, but Camus tackles it very differently. He says that there is a disconnect in what we want from the world (meaning, stability, reasons, etc.), and what we are going to find in life (no purpose, chaos). He claims that there are three ways to live life. The first involves taking a leap of faith and finding meaning and purpose in God or something else beyond this world

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    Epigraphs In Into the Wild In order to escape the restrictions of society, people seek adventure and thrills that provide excitement and freedom in their life. The exhilaration of doing something new and exciting is an experience everyone wants to have. To live a life of freedom and excitement, Chris McCandless, a well educated young man, left his old life behind. He gave up all of his belongings, created a new identity for himself, and made important friendships along the way. In Into the Wild by Jon

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    matter of a few years, one’s life is dictated and the routine of the working man, or woman, is set. Happiness is illustrated through new cars, nice clothes, and the newest phone available on the market—but what is not seen is serenity within one’s self. Thoreau describes the ability to find the true sense and meaning of happiness without all of the materialistic barriers that seem to serve as its guidelines. In Thoreau’s Walden, people are proclaimed for not living life to its full ability by impassively

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    Thesis: The effectiveness of communication will begin with a purpose and plan in meeting the spiritual need of a congregation. The project will serve as a purpose to enhance the congregation’s growth in a deeper knowledge of God. This project will serve as purpose to connect with sound and creative ways of communicating through an informative description of healthy communication. Synopsis The purpose of life is found in our relationship with God and others during this lifetime. Communication done

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    make me realize when looking at my future career, I need to ask myself, “What will make me happy for the rest of my life?” and not “What will make me rich?” Daniel Pink the author of Drive makes a solid, science built point regarding motivation 3.0 in his book. For the 21st century, we are in need of more people that allow themselves to have autonomy, purpose and mastery in their life. To become successful and achieve happiness in their careers. Able to look at my future career as a specialist instructor/teacher

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    To live a good life is the proposed goal of everyone and anyone on the planet who has not yet lost their will to live. As living beings native to this beautiful green Earth it is the intrinsic of the human species to not only survive but to pursue the highest quality of life available. In nature it more desirable from the lion to entrap an elephant than a gazelle, simply because while both result in the pride being fed, the elephant will feed them more comfortably. In nature it is never simply about

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    one must first properly learn about reflection. Reflection describes the different aspects of teleological order which allows one to understand deliberation more clearly. Teleology is defined as the rational account of purpose. The purpose is twofold; there

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    Many believe that Buddhism goes beyong religon and commonly refer to it as a ‘way of life’ (A Five Minuet Introduction, n.d.). Generally, a Buddhist path includes leading a moral lift, being mindful and aware of thoughts and actions, and developing wisdom and understading (A Five Minute Intrdocutoion, n.d.). Poplular in western countries, Buddhism has answers to several problems in modern materialistic socities (Five Minute Introduction, n.d.). Furthermore, Buddhism involves a deep undersanding

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    part of my definition says, “to aid [the believer] in their search for fulfillment and purpose in life." The previous section and this section of my definition go hand-in-hand as they emphasize the meaning of life. People tend to seek out their purpose in life and in almost every religion there is a purpose that help drive people in times of darkness and light. I find that religion needs to have this meaning of life aspect to help followers live on and fulfill their lives no matter what they believe

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