Life Without A purpose...MEANINGLESS
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Yeah You read it big and clear. A life without a purpose is plain meaningless. Pretty bold claim I would say don't you think? But let us try to unpack that statement in the easiest most comprehensible way I know.Every one who is living has a purpose on this Earth. Be it whether there is a God or not, I am saying there is a reason and design to who we are. Just like a computer there is a reason and design and there is a right way it is turned on and off. Of course if one would want to go on the philosophical route, every single word can be argued on definitions and what not. But let us try looking at it from this lens shall we. =)
When someone ask you the meaning of life...Your answer would definitely come out with words like " I've always thought...."," this is the best guess...". No one can really give the meaning of life, only in theories and no one can give you your meaning, you would need to discover it yourself. Think about it, without a purpose and you are living a life where when asked you go "yeah it's all right", "Nothing much", "I'm okay". Like you would just settle for just that... you would not be living, you would only be existing. So comes another question... What is actually living? I would personally define living as having your head and your heart in sync and wrung out for your passions that no fear stops you from doing what you love.
Do you realize we are humans designed out of love and nothing else? Not designed to do good or bad. New term? Simple example. Notice how your head knows that you are suppose to eat healthy but your heart just loves to eat McDonalds. The heart wants what the heart wants even when it may not be the wisest thing. Or because you love your parents you obey them. Obviously there is an evolutionary explanation to things. But yeah. When you love the right thing, things should flow naturally. For me? My love is in Christ.
One thing is for sure, you are not an accident. Or at least to just conclude with that leaves me disatisfied and empty. We all have a purpose. Knowing your purpose simplifies your life, as it focuses your life. It is a path to peace. It gives meaning to your life.Well what motivates you to live? What drives you? Some are driven by anger, some materialism , guilt, the need of approval, by fear and etc. You'll need to find it. The idea here is that you would need to find a purpose that is sustainable. Something that can withstand time. Because if time can destroy it then, what is ultimately the point? You follow?
Personally I would believe those that resort to committing suicide would be foolish. It is a permanent solution to a temporary problem.I say this with the greatest of conviction. I get how sometimes life gets so rough you believe that suicide is the only option. I stand here with full of confidence and hope that that is not the case and there is a way out. I am not here pretending that I understand your problems but I am encouraging you if you feel like you have reached the end, persevere and push forward. If you'd ask me, suicide is personally a poor excuse. An easy way out. Seeing it as a way of running from all your problems. That is a personal matter. I understand how sometimes the pain is too great that you would want to just end it. But hey, you were created stronger than that.Do not miss the point of life. Yes I hear you, easier said than done. When you are at that peak moment of struggle sometimes you just wanna die. Christians find their purpose in the LORD. Others I do not know. Some say they look from within.
I believe it is hard wired in our brain to find meaning. To want to solve the "why" questions. Seriously if it were me, I would not want to find out that there is no meaning in this world. Ignorance is bliss. What is the point? think about it? To live this life and conclude there is no reason for living.
This is what I have learned... Without God, life has no purpose, and without purpose, life has no meaning. Without meaning, life has no significance or hope. So if everyone has a purpose, there is no need to kill yourself. All I am asking is that you just think about it.
Here is some insight to my life as a 'Character Formation' lecturer
http://eddproteo.blogspot.com/2016/06/as-character-formation-lecturer.html
Here is a post on how we make love a verb
http://eddproteo.blogspot.com/2012/12/believe-best-or-assume-worst.html
Yeah You read it big and clear. A life without a purpose is plain meaningless. Pretty bold claim I would say don't you think? But let us try to unpack that statement in the easiest most comprehensible way I know.Every one who is living has a purpose on this Earth. Be it whether there is a God or not, I am saying there is a reason and design to who we are. Just like a computer there is a reason and design and there is a right way it is turned on and off. Of course if one would want to go on the philosophical route, every single word can be argued on definitions and what not. But let us try looking at it from this lens shall we. =)
The purpose of your life is far greater than your own personal fulfillment, your peace of mind, or even your happiness.
Far greater than family, career , or even your wildest dreams. Well at least that is the idea I am throwing at you readers. If you were a Christian, then your purpose would be for God, because of God. Born by His purpose and for His purpose.
When someone ask you the meaning of life...Your answer would definitely come out with words like " I've always thought...."," this is the best guess...". No one can really give the meaning of life, only in theories and no one can give you your meaning, you would need to discover it yourself. Think about it, without a purpose and you are living a life where when asked you go "yeah it's all right", "Nothing much", "I'm okay". Like you would just settle for just that... you would not be living, you would only be existing. So comes another question... What is actually living? I would personally define living as having your head and your heart in sync and wrung out for your passions that no fear stops you from doing what you love.
Do you realize we are humans designed out of love and nothing else? Not designed to do good or bad. New term? Simple example. Notice how your head knows that you are suppose to eat healthy but your heart just loves to eat McDonalds. The heart wants what the heart wants even when it may not be the wisest thing. Or because you love your parents you obey them. Obviously there is an evolutionary explanation to things. But yeah. When you love the right thing, things should flow naturally. For me? My love is in Christ.
One thing is for sure, you are not an accident. Or at least to just conclude with that leaves me disatisfied and empty. We all have a purpose. Knowing your purpose simplifies your life, as it focuses your life. It is a path to peace. It gives meaning to your life.Well what motivates you to live? What drives you? Some are driven by anger, some materialism , guilt, the need of approval, by fear and etc. You'll need to find it. The idea here is that you would need to find a purpose that is sustainable. Something that can withstand time. Because if time can destroy it then, what is ultimately the point? You follow?
Personally I would believe those that resort to committing suicide would be foolish. It is a permanent solution to a temporary problem.I say this with the greatest of conviction. I get how sometimes life gets so rough you believe that suicide is the only option. I stand here with full of confidence and hope that that is not the case and there is a way out. I am not here pretending that I understand your problems but I am encouraging you if you feel like you have reached the end, persevere and push forward. If you'd ask me, suicide is personally a poor excuse. An easy way out. Seeing it as a way of running from all your problems. That is a personal matter. I understand how sometimes the pain is too great that you would want to just end it. But hey, you were created stronger than that.Do not miss the point of life. Yes I hear you, easier said than done. When you are at that peak moment of struggle sometimes you just wanna die. Christians find their purpose in the LORD. Others I do not know. Some say they look from within.
I believe it is hard wired in our brain to find meaning. To want to solve the "why" questions. Seriously if it were me, I would not want to find out that there is no meaning in this world. Ignorance is bliss. What is the point? think about it? To live this life and conclude there is no reason for living.
This is what I have learned... Without God, life has no purpose, and without purpose, life has no meaning. Without meaning, life has no significance or hope. So if everyone has a purpose, there is no need to kill yourself. All I am asking is that you just think about it.
Here is some insight to my life as a 'Character Formation' lecturer
http://eddproteo.blogspot.com/2016/06/as-character-formation-lecturer.html
Here is a post on how we make love a verb
http://eddproteo.blogspot.com/2012/12/believe-best-or-assume-worst.html
Writer: Eddryll
Author's views are his own and does not represent the entire team
Author's views are his own and does not represent the entire team
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