Or could the meaning of life be: the accumulation of as much material goods: toys, trinkets, and pleasure imparting drugs, and as many amusement devices as possible before we die. A huge house with a 3,4 or 5 stall garage, right out in front, filled full of stuff: boats, campers, trucks, cars, little four wheelers and the inevitable basketball hoop - aahh yes, happiness. Trips to the stores, more trips to the stores, make room in the garages for the old that's to be replaced by the new. More happiness, and its never gonna end. Or am being too harsh or too cynical and sarcastic about the "first-worlds" chosen way of life. Anyway, who chose that way of life, or how did it get chosen, for us? Actually I am an old cynic.
2007-07-22 07:30:23 · 9 answers · asked by TRAF 4 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
Hmm yes Mr. Unk., I wasn't really asking a question. I was being like a lot of folks on this forum: just blabbing off at the fingers. Not looking for a specific answer either. Is there one? I live as modern as I find useful and interesting. Most of it I don't find to be so(who can afford to?), and I wouldn't find Buddhism to be useful or interesting either, or any other religion for that matter. However, I did mention that I am an old cynic, and I can be that if I wanna.
2007-07-22 08:28:25 · update #1
You do know better than that. Many people like their comforts and their toys, of course, but that's not really what life is about.
To me, it is about learning, loving, laughing; liberty and justice for all. It's about your self-respect, your personal dignity, courage, compassion, those things that make you truly human.
2007-07-22 07:36:29 · answer #1 · answered by auntb93 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The accumulation of material things is just to make up for the fact that many of us feel so disconnected. Purchasing and attaining things are good in some ways because it gives us a sense of accomplishment; however, the underlying truth of that is that people are looking for something, and these things act only as a quick fix. If it was all about money, why do people who have everything commit suicide? It's about feeling disconnected. I have found, for myself, that the warrior's way explains a lot of this and puts things in perspective. If you want to learn more about that, go to your local book store and pick up a copy of a Carlos Castanada book - I recommend "The Active Side of Infinity" - even though it's not the first book in the set. It talks about a lot of heavy sounding things, but the basis is that we all need to connect with the infinite source of power and magic in our lives in order to find direction. Not a religious thing but it doesn't go against religion either. I was searching for answers and a friend recommended it to me. There are no cosmic accidents, so maybe you asked this for a reason? Pick up the book, whose teachings parallel "The Matrix" ideals...then see if you want to really see how far the rabbit hole goes...good luck!
2007-07-22 07:44:23 · answer #2 · answered by Ann G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This life is a probationary state. We are placed here to see how we will perform. If we are doing the right things we receive a righteous reward. Conversely, if we do evil works we will receive a lesser kingdom. Money is okay. It is what we do with the money we have that is important. If we use it to buoy others up, then we are doing a good deed. Love of money is the problem, not money in and of itself.
2007-07-22 07:42:10 · answer #3 · answered by Armchair Nutritionist 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Let's face it we need money to get by, but money is the least important thing in the world to me that would make me happy. One of my brothers was a self made millionaire and was one of the most miserable people I ever knew. On the other hand another brother just barely made ends meet and had the happiest family I ever met. My brother with all the money would have given all he had to know the kind of peace they had. I don't think money is the root of all evil. I think the love of money is the root of all evil. Money should not ever become your God.
2007-07-22 07:44:43 · answer #4 · answered by Pearl 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, if you look at life in general you'll see that it tries to:
a) collect energy
b) reproduce
c) avoid being eaten.
Money is symbolic energy. So collecting money is a big deal.
On the other hand, if you don't use your money to find love, and protect those you love; you're missing the 'big' picture.
A big house if great, but if your kids go to crappy schools because you spent your money on 'extra' rooms & cocaine, you are an idiot. (at least in a Darwinian sense ;-)
2007-07-22 09:00:07 · answer #5 · answered by Phoenix Quill 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Hmmm, sounds like a question, but you don't want anything but one specific answer.
Well then, my answer is, if you don't believe in rampant commercialism and stuff it down your throat tactics, then don't listen, don't buy, don't sell. Go somewhere where you can't hear all of this, like a buddhist temple, or high on a mountain top.
But go out and find your own answer(s), don't expect anyone else to do it for you...
2007-07-22 07:36:08 · answer #6 · answered by Mr Unknowable 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The general answer is yes. If the bank knows of the circumstances as to why the woman has no ID, and she is well known to the bank, then there is no problem.
2016-04-01 07:15:22 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
With out good- food, water, shelter dental, medical a lawer accountant, and wisodom you can still manage with what earth has to offer. But boy oh boy would it not be easier in a humans life.
2007-07-22 07:40:53 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I say life is about, being love and giving love.
2007-07-22 09:59:04 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋