I'm sorry to hear about your Dad. I can understand why you'd be upset, so I'm not giving you a Warning. But, please, no more Posts like this. Thanks.
I think I'm done.
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People have often asked the existential question, "What is the meaning or purpose of life?" Defining the meaning of our existence perhaps can be answered in scientific or even simplistic terms: one could say that we're sentient organisms (bipedal, carbon-based, oxygen-breathing primates) inhabiting a large biosphere and contributing to both the development and destruction of the ecosystem. If people really want to know "the meaning of life," I say check the dictionary for definitions.
But I believe the more important underlying issue is not so much the meaning of life as it is the purpose of our existence. Once again, our purpose can generally be defined by who we are and what we do. I firmly believe that everyone has a purpose (or even several purposes) in this life, although not everyone may be aware of it. Our hopes, our dreams, our inspirations, our aspirations, our ambitions, our intentions, our desires, our motivations, our goals--and especially our PASSIONS--they define our existence as well as our purpose in this life. Why did Leonardo and other artists create such magnificent works of art? Why did William Shakespeare write amazing sonnets, tragedies, and comedies? Why did Mozart compose astounding musical pieces? Simple, because they wanted to, it was their PASSION in life, and it was their intention. The goals or intentions can be self-focused, such as the acquisition of wealth or self-development, or they can be outward or tend to focus more on others' needs.
One of the reasons for people's unhappiness is the tendency to focus on oneself--one's own problems, one's personal needs, one's finances, etc. Yes, it is important to fulfill your needs as you go through your daily life, but when you redirect your focus outward, you will find that this is more rewarding. I've always found this to be true, speaking from personal experience. To me, giving or doing something nice for others--without even expecting anything in return--is a reward in itself. So "being nice to other people" as you exemplifed, could be considered part of your overall purpose of, say, altruism. Learning to speak a foreign language is not necessarily a "purpose" per se, but if it satisfies your overall or long-term goal of learning and self-development, then it does contribute to your purpose.
The individual cells in our bodies (neurons, red blood cells, white blood cells, sperm cells, ova) are essential to the formation of tissues, which are essential parts of our organs and systems that make us living, breathing, thinking, sensing, feeling human beings. Even the smallest particle of matter, the atom (and sub-atomic components), has a purpose in the overall scheme of things in this universe.
"You are a child of the universe
no less than the trees and the stars;
you have a right to be here."
from Desiderata by Max Ehrmann
What a truly beautiful post.
I wish Trekker would open his eyes and really read/comprehend/act on the thoughtful responses he is given in his topics. He probably merely skims them.
Trekker, I really wish you well. You're a good person and that really comes across on this BBS. Don't let yourself down. I don't know you but it seems like you're just missing one thing. You seem like a nice, talented person in general. I think you just need to work on your courage to make the changes that you see are necessary in your life. I think the one thing you're lacking is that courage. Work on that and I think you'll notice a lot of improvement.
Mr Awe
Mr Awe
Purchase left4dead.
Bond with total strangers in expertly realised interactive zombie apocalypse scenario.
Regain faith in humanity.
Quit being a big GIRL.
Joking aside, we all feel like that sometimes. Hell, I have a wife and kid and I feel like my life is meaningless every now and then. You have to work on solving you problems one by one (no job? do what it takes to get one - make that your purpose for now. Done that? Move on to something else, etc).
Bond with total strangers in expertly realised interactive zombie apocalypse scenario.
Regain faith in humanity.
Quit being a big GIRL.
Joking aside, we all feel like that sometimes. Hell, I have a wife and kid and I feel like my life is meaningless every now and then. You have to work on solving you problems one by one (no job? do what it takes to get one - make that your purpose for now. Done that? Move on to something else, etc).
Go back to school.
It worked for me.
It worked for me.
E
Elmo Dukat
Guest
Don't be contemptuous, angry monkey. This is only a rule out of some silly girly movie, about short-term relationships and how disproportionate the getting over period can be. I'm sure the original dialogue had funnier math anyway. Why are you reacting like I'm edicting a rule that might affect you? It's only a joke.
Go get your paralegal certificate. Don't need to be college educated, and the money is good. It'll get you out of the deli.
Write a book. You could write about all your deep-frying experiments, which ones worked and which ones didn't, and take lots of pictures to put in it.
but not the customer interaction you would like
but not the customer interaction you would like
I can hide in my office now and "do paperwork" to get away from customers.
Infact, that's what I do most of the time. Paperwork.
All Seeing Eye
Admiral
Do some volunteer work, you might meet someone that way.
but not the customer interaction you would like
I can hide in my office now and "do paperwork" to get away from customers.
Infact, that's what I do most of the time. Paperwork.
If you're handy with a camera, I could use a camera operator for the short film I'm working on...
I do have some experience with filmIf you're handy with a camera, I could use a camera operator for the short film I'm working on...
As for paperwork, that's part of every job!
Thank you.
Finding one's purpose in life doesn't have to be complicated. You don't have to make it difficult for yourself. For some people, the very fact that they're trying to survive or to make it through the day is the purpose, but please do something more than that. As I said, find your passion, whether self-oriented or directed toward others, and you will find satisfaction.As for taking a class, that's a good advice. Learning is a life-long process. It doesn't have to be academic-related ... Hell, forget algebra or calculus (unless that's your passion). Learn about history, world religions, art, or better yet, learn a skill like playing a musical instrument, drawing, painting, basket-weaving, anything.
No answer. I just needed to vent.
OK whatever you do, don't take the advice of someone on here, and go start a drunken fight in a bar...don't think it would end well.
RAMA
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