2007-07-04 17:53:18 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
Is there a final destiny one might wonder? And is destiny limited to human notions? To answer this question, let's make assumptions that "final" and "human notion" are adjuncts and integral elements which link destiny and meaning and/or purpose but may not be the only elements present in an assumed definitive answer. We know more of what we do not know, than what we do know. 90% of the Universe remains shrouded in mystery, and as yet, we are incapable of arriving at conclusions regarding finality in any manner.
Let's consider destiny without boundaries. Add to this the symbol of Yin and Yang to aid in making a graphic representation between the destiny of the Universe and Meaning. Yin complements Yang and vice versa.
Meaning and purpose are dualistic concepts and exist "symbiotically" between the Universe and Life. If there is intervention by human notions of meaning, purpose and the Universe it is in the concept of duality with which the human mind perceives reality. Our senses and perceptions understand and record contrasts - or dualities. It is with our interpretations and perceptions in this manner that we find meaning and purpose. Yet this is merely within the "top layers of the onion". As the layers of events are peeled away, deeper multiple meanings are found until the core is reached. The core might be construed as the definitive destiny, but it cannot "be" without the layers and the dualities which our conceptions bring to it. And like anything we have come to know in this Universe and Life, all things are cyclical and ripe to begin again once the seed is uncovered to be once more incubated for germination. To date, nothing I have become aware of in the Universe allows the definitive to be final.
2007-07-04 18:23:11 · answer #1 · answered by ? 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I see everything relating by comparisons. For instance in comparing life to surfing. The purpose of surfing isn't to get to the beach, it's to enjoy the ride. It requires self control to get the outcome you want. Sometimes it's about being in the moment and not somewhere else. If you fall, get back on, you can do it.
We don't have the sense we can, because we fail somethings and we are not encouraged to trust ourselves, but to trust someone else and give up our individuality and power. Bottom line for me is, if you work with your intuition you have a personal supercomputer in the subconscious and it will help you find whaever you want or want to know. Without it I was always a frog. It contains your humanity. Check it out, it answers question like that, better than I could, and aslo helps lead you to places like this to find information in deciding.
2007-07-06 08:00:38 · answer #2 · answered by hb12 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. It means we don't have forever to grow up sufficiently as a species to learn to give our lives meaning, and choose purpose that will make our lives most rewarding and meaningful. The same applies individually. We haven't had a lot of time so far, but don't seem to be making a very good job of if. Perhaps because most people have this strange idea that meaning and purpose are by their nature externally determined - by religion, or the latest bully-boys who profit from their own definitions.
2007-07-05 19:28:32 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No. However, if you study the evolution of societies and cultures, much of what we consider to be true of the world is often "projected" onto the environment such as beliefs about the universe.
2007-07-04 18:14:24 · answer #4 · answered by guru 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no. The final destiny of the universe is inevitable. The destiny of our lives is temporary and will be lost to oblivion in the end.
2007-07-04 19:02:55 · answer #5 · answered by Its not me Its u 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Maybe our "meaning" or "purpose" is to stop the universe from ending, as implausible as it seems.
2007-07-04 18:03:08 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The universe goes infinitely inward and outward. Unless there is a third ward.
2007-07-04 18:19:41 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'd simply say no; it's apples & oranges. But I'm a bit weary & ClaireDePlume's answer is so beautiful, I couldn't equal it even if I weren't.
2007-07-04 20:30:51 · answer #8 · answered by Psychic Cat 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The whole universe? no. man is not that important. but as far as our universe(earth), of course. It is our purpose/ fate to protect or ruin our world. I would rather protect it, wouldnt u?
2007-07-04 19:53:15 · answer #9 · answered by Spread The Love 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋