Meaning of life

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It's been quite a while, some friends have asked me. Some are via email or questions on social media. What is the meaning of life? A brief question, but one that demands deep reflection.

This question becomes important when the crisis is haunting. Uncertainty threatens the future. Regret for the past also stabbed the chest. Pandemics add to the list of scary things in human life.

Why Ask About Meanings?

On closer examination, the question of meaning has three roots. First, the question of meaning arises, because we don't live. That means we don't experience life as a whole. We get caught up in the thoughts and feelings that arise. In the midst of it all, we lose our understanding of who we are.

Second, we ask about meaning, because we have lost our way in life. Maybe, all this time, we lived only for ourselves. We live only to realize narrow, greedy personal ambitions. We live only to satisfy the endless impulses of self, for example for pleasure.

Third, the question of meaning is also born, because we live in the wrong teachings. We may live in the confines of an oppressive religion and culture. We grew up in a culture that emphasizes fear and blind obedience, without questioning. At one point, it all seems fake, and we start to rebel and ask questions.

We ask about meaning, also because we are bored. Everything looks useless. We lose the motivation to continue living and working. What used to be pleasurable now seems bland and meaningless.

Life is Enough

To answer the question of meaning, three things are important to consider. First, the meaning of life is to live fully. That is, we experience everything from moment to moment in its entirety and fullness. Suffering and happiness are experienced to their fullest extent because they are both lives itself.

Life is not continuous fun. Life is also not drunk all the time. Life is not enjoyment without limits. Life is a dance between sorrow and happiness that alternates. Celebrate it all.

Second, by saying yes to all the elements of life, including suffering and happiness, we will get clarity. We can see the world for what it is. We are no longer chained by emotions or thoughts that torment the soul. Moment by moment, we too can take the right attitude.

There comes a time, we must be quiet and watch. We let life flow past all the obstacles. There are times, we must act to help solve the problem. Clarity helps us determine when to be quiet and gentle, and when to act and be tough.

Third, the question of meaning disappears, when we realize how rich our life is. Look inside our bodies. How rich and amazing are the various processes that occur within oneself, from the digestive, nervous, respiratory systems to organ movements that occur all the time. Everything happened naturally and so amazingly, without our interference.

Our existence in the universe is also very amazing. Earth is a unique and special planet in the solar system. It is the only planet that can accommodate complex life, such as plants, animals, and humans because it is very well positioned about the sun and other planets. Realizing how wonderful all this is, we will never ask for meaning.

In the end, the question of the meaning of life can never be answered completely. Philosophical formulas will only fall into useless debates that cause headaches. That question will disappear naturally if we live completely here and now with all its riches, both suffering, and happiness. Amid the ups and downs of life, we observe everything completely, dancing occasionally.

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Nice one

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3 years ago

Awesome article, I really love it

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4 years ago

thank u for reading

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3 years ago

You are right

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4 years ago

Our life is have a meaning we all need to understand it.

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4 years ago

One should fully understand the true meaning of life to fully enjoy it

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4 years ago

You are right. thank you for reading

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4 years ago

life is unfair to everyone, that is why it is fair 😊

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4 years ago

in my opinion, the concept of justice and the concept of injustice do not exist. life is like a spinning wheel. thank you for reading

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4 years ago

Well, we have our own opinion 😊

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4 years ago

I would say life is a stage, and we're on this very stage, temporarily.Each of us having a role to play,a destiny to fulfill.Ofcourse,none of our scripts are written the same.Some are born rich,some poor,some whole,some disabled.And most importantly,life isn't a competition. Life is mysterious in some way.It's short but tasking.A lil moment and we're gone.Inasmuch as we are only temporary sojourners here,let's make the most out of our times here.Do good in every possible way you can.And live right.We will always be remembered by what we have done,and how we've lived life.Life is ephemeral.

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4 years ago

life is always changing, if we live from moment to moment with awareness, we are able to answer the meaning of life with a smile.

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4 years ago

Nice one

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4 years ago

thanks

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4 years ago

The real meaning of life is so tough. To know it everyone need to lead it. A poor hardworking person, a alone parent , a poor good student- they know the real meaning of life. Bevause they had faced many troubles.

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4 years ago

people who are able to answer the meaning of life are not those who are poor, hardworking or slaves. but one who is able to love life's destiny with full awareness. regards

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4 years ago

Bible has the best answers about life. 😍

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4 years ago

do what your bible tells you to get a better life. thanks for reading

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4 years ago

2 Tim3:16. Keep it up!

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4 years ago

Life is like roller coaster sometimes up or sometimes down. By the way well written dear i hope you will share more

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4 years ago

Thank you for reading my article

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4 years ago

Welcome

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4 years ago

well written article dear

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4 years ago

thank u very much mam

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