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why are we born? what's the purpose?

2007-05-06 04:31:43 · 13 answers · asked by Kucing 1 in Arts & Humanities Philosophy

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to answer this question....the answer is always evolving....

2007-05-06 09:23:43 · answer #1 · answered by Its not me Its u 7 · 0 0

Pronunciation: 'lIf
Function: noun
Inflected Form(s): plural lives /'lIvz/
Etymology: Middle English lif, from Old English lIf; akin to Old English libban to live -- more at LIVE
1 a : the quality that distinguishes a vital and functional being from a dead body b : a principle or force that is considered to underlie the distinctive quality of animate beings c : an organismic state characterized by capacity for metabolism, growth, reaction to stimuli, and reproduction
2 a : the sequence of physical and mental experiences that make up the existence of an individual b : one or more aspects of the process of living
3 : BIOGRAPHY 1
4 : spiritual existence transcending physical death
5 a : the period from birth to death b : a specific phase of earthly existence c : the period from an event until death d : a sentence of imprisonment for the remainder of a convict's life
6 : a way or manner of living
7 : LIVELIHOOD
8 : a vital or living being; specifically : PERSON
9 : an animating and shaping force or principle
10 : SPIRIT, ANIMATION
11 : the form or pattern of something existing in reality
12 : the period of duration, usefulness, or popularity of something
13 : the period of existence (as of a subatomic particle) -- compare HALF-LIFE
14 : a property (as resilience or elasticity) of an inanimate substance or object resembling the animate quality of a living being
15 : living beings (as of a particular kind or environment)
16 a : human activities b : animate activity and movement c : the activities of a given sphere, area, or time
17 : one providing interest and vigor
18 : an opportunity for continued viability
19 capitalized, Christian Science : GOD 1b
20 : something resembling animate life

2007-05-06 11:40:28 · answer #2 · answered by Conqi 5 · 1 0

There is no pre-ordained meaning or purpose. It's up to you to choose a purpose for your life. Isn't that the best way? You get to choose! Look for a need in the world and work to fill it.

2007-05-06 11:57:19 · answer #3 · answered by Joseph F 5 · 1 0

Purpose serves as a principle around which to organize our lives

2007-05-06 12:09:57 · answer #4 · answered by kickinupfunf 6 · 0 0

We are born to find our divine sparkle, deep down in our hearts.

2007-05-06 11:39:48 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

Living it.

2007-05-06 15:02:26 · answer #6 · answered by Izen G 5 · 0 0

I`m not even going to answer, this question is beyond me and I really don`t care enough to try.

2007-05-06 11:44:18 · answer #7 · answered by Victoria T 3 · 0 0

To learn.
This is a really popular question on YAnswers, I see. ^^;;
With everything we do and see, we always get a lesson out of it one way or another.

2007-05-06 12:05:01 · answer #8 · answered by Lee C 1 · 0 0

I asked the same question, seems like nobody knows, but many like to guess.

2007-05-06 11:34:41 · answer #9 · answered by Renegade 3 · 0 0

to be happy and enjoy.

or 42 if you read Douglas Adams

2007-05-06 11:42:11 · answer #10 · answered by The Forgotten 6 · 0 0

42?

2007-05-06 17:29:30 · answer #11 · answered by eine kleine nukedmusik 6 · 1 0

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