When people say: Whats the point of my life? are they they expecting too much from being alive?

Question

Who came up with the idea there is a reason for our existance?

Answer 1

The problem is that of worth. Our human nature demands that our live have worth:

"There is only one really serious philosophical question, and that is suicide. Deciding whether or not life is worth living is to answer the fundamental question in philosophy. All other questions follow from that." (Albert Camus, noted 20th century philosopher and writer and atheist)

Purpose gives our life worth for our human experience shows us that things without purpose have no worth.

So simple logic came up with the idea that there must be a reason for our existence. If not, then we have to be concerned with questions of suicide.

Oh, and purpose requires God as per atheist Bertrand Russell:

“Unless you assume a God, the question of life’s purpose is meaningless.” –Bertrand Russell (noted 20th century mathematician, philosopher and Nobel Laureate)

Answer 2

Leviathon's answer is best... i.e. not really - it's just that too many people want to be told how to live their lives rather than to discover it for themselves. Note: it's very different to ask yourself "what's the point of my life?" vs. "what's the reason for our existence?" Each person can and SHOULD seek answers to the former (follow your bliss is probably best); the right answer to the latter question (we are simply the result of natural biology) requires an understanding of nature that few possess.

No one person came up with these ideas, but the Greeks were the first to record discussions about both these questions.

Some (even above) mistakenly think the answers to these questions are unknowable, so they shouldn't be asked. This is terribly mistaken! Think! Discuss! Read! Learn! The primary reason humans are so confused by these questions is their delusional religions, which espouse all sorts of nonsense as the correct answers.

Answer 3

People ask that when they are depressed, or when what they have been working for has been ruined.

You're right, there does not need to be a reason for our existence. However, it makes people feel better if they think there is one.

One answer to this question is that the point is to use your freedom to be creative, to use your brain to think, and your body to act in the world. These are not reasons given by a supreme being of some kind, they are simply natural opportunities available to us.

Answer 4

if you do not know the value of your life you are expecting to little of yourself. Once we reach adulthood we own our own lives and we are solely responsible for giving them meaning and value. Sure, we can choose to slide by but there is certainly a stiff price that you pay for doing that. If you are young then perhaps someone is still handling the major crisis work in your life but as you get older those crisis events are going to land squarely on your shoulders. If you have not worked to developed strength and skills you will find yourself in pain and agony at that point. And you will not have the luxury of learning with a clear head. You will have to learn in your pain and agony and hardship. Not the path wise people want to be found on.

The reason for our existence at minimum is to pass along our world to our children in some kind of working order. We cant do that unless we have an understanding of how things work. And we do owe it to one another to share that goal. To stand up and be counted on as a decent human being. To work shoulder to shoulder to make a life for our children and our grandchildren. Get over your blindness and grab a double handful of this world and get to work.

Answer 5

im assuming someone who thought we were put on earth for a reason came up with the idea that there is more to life.. personally i believe we are on this earth for the same reasons as any other animal, to survive, to learn, evolve, grow and to then die. i think the point to ones life is determined by that individual. those with a dull outlook on life wont achieve much and expect that things should be happening. those who go out there, set their own goals and work for them are the ones who will be satisfied and feel self fulfilled. just my opinions :D

Answer 6

I think folks who ask what is the point of life are missing the point entirely. One does not ask what is the meaning of a flower, or what is the point of a bird existing. Enjoy every minute of being alive because this is it, this is eternity, and once done, done.

Answer 7

I think that, and I would expect there to be a point, and I'm sure there will be, but I or anyone else does not know the answer. Then we come back to the "What is the meaning of life" question.
(plz don;t post that by the way, it's only stupid people whoever answer that question)

Answer 8

Since I choose to believe in the Creation account I must believe there is a reason and purpose for my being here.
What artist paints a picture and places in in a closet?
What composer writes a score and never plays it.

Answer 9

Not expecting too much, but they're expecting a purpose to be spoon-fed to them. I don't think even the staunchest theist believes God has told them to go do something for him, otherwise they'd be more missionaries.

Humans desire purpose because we're conscious, self-aware and reflective beings. As a race, we need to choose our own purposes. I think serving a vicious and vile sky-monster is insulting to human dignity.

Answer 10

The reason for my existence is to join like-minded others to bring about the oneness of the humanity and all that implies, to acquire knowledge, and to strive for excellence in all things. Knowing our purpose not only gives meaning to everything we do, it is part of the prescription for happiness and prosperity.