Is it not true that our purpose in life is as dynamic as the life itself?
2007-07-23 19:15:25 · 8 answers · asked by small 7 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
I think the Ultimate Purpose of life is in fact life itself. Life is indeed dynamic, and it would be difficult (but not impossible) for one to live with one single purpose, mission, goal, or meaning. I believe the pursuit of a goal or purpose itself is more important to our existence than actually achieving or accomplishing that which we believe our purpose to be. The Ultimate Purpose of life is to live. For most of us, we need to have meanings, agendas, etc., in order to feel as though our lives are worth living. By giving ourselves such goals, whether they remain consistent or not, we give our own lives meaning and purpose. Life is more about the journey than it is the destination.
2007-07-23 19:27:58 · answer #1 · answered by . 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is a reason that people say " hind-sight is 20/20". Most people dont have the foresight to take an umbrella with them on a cloudy day. Everyone sets goals for themselves but more often than not do not achieve them directly. Life is not a straight line but rather a convoluted maze of encounters, meetings, and choices. Life is like water moving down a river bed, adjusting, overcoming and compensating for obsticals and handicaps. Some times our purpose in life is just to be, other times it is a more active role in our communities and homes. You may set out with a course charted out and prepared but often there are all kinds of detours along the way. What fun is life if you dont take the senic route once in a while?
2007-07-23 19:34:08 · answer #2 · answered by Beth W 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The spirit is willing but the flesh is weak...even when we realize our true purpose and strive to achieve it we can get distracted and end up on unexpected detours that become our life and are not in keeping with our real purpose. We get weak, discouraged, confused...we lose our way. It would take a very strong person to stay on the one true path without meandering a little bit. But I think that spontaneity and discovery are part of life too. Sometimes the unexpected twists and turns can become the best parts of your life and lead to valuable lessons...
We are not perfect. We are not static. We are dynamic and therefore always changing and growing. The key is to follow your bliss. To live with passion. To go after your dreams and never give up...
2007-07-23 19:24:18 · answer #3 · answered by amp 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Ultimate Purpose of one's life is just that.
An Ultimate Purpose for living. Since the written word, mankind has attempted to define the 'why' we are brought to this planet and why we endure an earthly life. not easy. often burdensome. Confusius said "find a job you love, and you never have to work!" how true! because you would be 'in your element.' and that which you are engaged in is eminating from a love factor....not merely an existence. So, in closing, i would like to share that our Ultimate Purpose may not be what WE want it to be, but rather that which is 'spoken to us' from Devine intervention and guidance...which leads us to that path of the ultimate. When we quiet our minds enough to hear that which is NOT of this planet, but rather heavenly, and are devoted to living a life filled with purposeful love for ourselves and life itself is when we experience a life with purpose.
2007-07-23 23:50:31 · answer #4 · answered by pamela a 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
“Unless you assume a God, the question of life’s purpose is meaningless.” –Bertrand Russell (noted 20th century mathematician, philosopher and atheist)
So either our ultimate purpose is to seek our Creator or there is no purpose to find.
But we must have purpose, our human nature demands it, so we invent something based upon how it makes us feel, e.g. "I want to make a difference in the world". This chasing of meaningless feelings gives us the idea that our purpose is dynamic. So if we reject the idea of God, then our chasing of purpose is a fantasy.
I would rather seek God (and therefore real purpose and real meaning) rather than engage in some perpetual search for good feelings.
2007-07-23 23:57:08 · answer #5 · answered by Matthew T 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
foresight and consistency are variables.
since i don't have the consistency, i stray away by the trappings of the world and in many situations lacked foresight.
it is impossible for a man who has not climbed a mountain to describe the feeling.
seeing the reflection of my self pity on others, i doubt their abilities and good spiritidness as well.
maybe someone here can answer ur question.
wow amp, good one.
2007-07-23 19:58:01 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
some of us have something....we continue to do right,make good choices.....have a goal have a sense of well being...not luck but good parenting and smarts
2007-07-23 20:13:21 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is true.
Life too much to talk...
Live with your way..
Define my words yourselves//
Cheers
Yee Cs
2007-07-23 20:42:14 · answer #8 · answered by jACKSON 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋