2007-06-23 12:21:36 · 36 answers · asked by bobbobbob 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
haven't a clue
2007-06-23 12:23:49 · answer #1 · answered by jinx 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no meaning to life, because the question doesn't make sense. The universe is not working towards any "goal," and therefore, nothing in in, no event, no action, no thought, has any significance, since significance is dependent on having some goal.
For example, you can't assess the significance of a business purchase unless you know what the purpose of the business is. Was is a smart move to buy warehouse x? You can't say unless you know what the business is trying to accomplish.
The only way to answer this question is to realize what you are, in others words, who is asking the question? Or rather, WHAT is asking the question? You are a part of the universe, not separate from it, and in asking the question you are really the universe asking about itself. If you realize this, you will have answered your question, and realized the beauty inherent in asking the question.
In order to accomplish this, you should consider Buddhism or some type of meditation practice. The purpose of meditation is to slow down your mind enough to be able to experience your true, universal nature. Then you will have answered your question.
2007-06-23 16:35:59 · answer #2 · answered by Edahn 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The meaning of life is:
Live to the best of your abilty
Live to help others
life is a screening for what comes after life
2007-06-23 12:42:28 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Can you describe a rainbow without colors? So you cannot describe life without meaning either. Life is replete with meaning. Everything you do counts. Every word you speak has is effect. Every thought that enters your mind lives eternally.
Your soul is the sum product of everything you do, every word you speak, and every thought that enters your mind. There is no such thing as a wasted prayer, or a fruitless love. Therefore take heed about how you nurture your soul. Seek truth, practice love and relish everything in this world that is beautiful.
2007-06-23 14:22:44 · answer #4 · answered by Dr. D 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no meaning to life unless you are looking for a definition. Life simply is, like time and space and energy. Life is an accident, a mutation, a by-product of The Big Bang.
2007-06-23 12:50:27 · answer #5 · answered by pat 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The meaning of life is life itself, because without life there is no meaning.
2007-06-23 12:45:34 · answer #6 · answered by ... 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Life. What is the Meaning of Life? Life....Life....Life. People have so many opinions on this. But here is mine:
Life is not just breathing and spending your days. It is not waiting for death. Life is not about regret.
Life is about living. And when I say living I do not mean just breathing and walking and talking. I mean living.
I mean yelling across a mountain top just to hear words echo back to you.
I mean spreading your arms, getting bare feet, and dancing in the rain.
I mean sitting at a horizon and watching a sunset and letting all your days worries just dive away with that sun.
I mean singing at the top of your lungs without worrying if you sound good or bad.
I mean just running at full speed just 'cause.
I mean giving a destitute even a penny just to see a smile on their face.
I mean putting a big inspirational grin from your heart on your face even through moments of depression.
I mean putting a smile on those faces that are filled with sadness or wet with tears.
So, my friend, what is life? Life is simply living. But living for this world. There is so much sadness, melancholy, hate, sorrow, pain, and agony in this world. It wouldn't hurt to just get up in the morning and put a smile on your face. And think....that today...today...I'll live for this world. Today I'll dance in the rain just 'cause. Today I'll sing in a crowd just 'cause. Today I'll say hello to everyone I see just 'cause. Just 'cause there is enough sadness in this world...and maybe, just maybe, if I can put a smile on my face and cheer someone else up...AKA live for this world....maybe, just maybe, There will be some...a little bit of less sadness and melancholy in this world. Maybe...Just Maybe.
There you go, that's my opinion. Life is living for this world and without a reason. Just living for this world....just 'cause. Just cause you want to lessen that sadness that weighs this world down.
2007-06-24 07:50:33 · answer #7 · answered by Stargirl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your question assumes life HAS a meaning, and your asking it implies you are willing to let someone else tell you what it is. That's the 1st step toward enslavement.
The existentialists tried to show life in general has no meaning, at least none that is somehow "given." They said we are condemned to create the meaning of our own lives ourselves.
Decide for yourself what your life means. It can be anything you choose: the smiles on the faces of the children you love, the number of points you accumulate on Yahoo!Answers, your bowling average, ....
2007-06-23 12:36:01 · answer #8 · answered by Philo 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2007-06-23 12:29:02 · answer #9 · answered by Royal Racer Hell=Grave © 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you were typing in this question, didn't you realize that it has been asked a million + times in this category?
I don't think there is one certain meaning. Everybodys life is different, therefore the meaning of it is different...
2007-06-23 12:42:47 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
to wonder what the meaning of life is
2007-06-23 12:33:23 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋