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Originally posted by TraptInTheSystem
I wish I knew. I feel more and more lost lately, just drifting along.
Originally posted by gwynnhwyfar
reply to post by megabogie
Maybe because politics is divisive and requires that its practitioners be motivated by acquiring power? ...not exactly an old-soul style, I imagine. Then again, I think of people like Ghandi and Mandela who did influence the world and changed the political landscape, so who knows?
I'm on the mission for light, given the three option theory (me likey!)
For now, my purpose is and for many years has been to suck it up and be responsible for, gosh, some days it seems like everything. I'm starting to plan for the next phase. As for things that excite me, those have changed over the years. I've been excited by and involved in, at various times, in theater, bodybuilding, belly dance, weaving, spinning, learning everything I could about certain celebrities who died young (Elvis, Marilyn Monroe, and most interesting of all, Jim Morrison), art, music, specialty microbrews, rock climbing, and hiking. I've felt moved enough by some things to donate or volunteer, such as Christmas Angels, animal welfare, hospice, and horseback riding for the handicapped. My purpose seems to be pretty fleeting and transitory, if it is whatever most excites me.
I wish I could claim to be always positive, but I also have a cynical side and sometimes get depressed at the state of the world and the direction we seem to be going.
I think maybe when I retire I would like to be involved somehow with victims' rights.edit on 21-0820118-1111 by gwynnhwyfar because:
Originally posted by SevenOhhTwo
If you think we have a purpose here, then u must be a believer in the every thing happens for a reason theory right? I personally hope that everything does happen for a reason as it would give us some hope that all the things going on in the world right now are for the greater purpose.
Originally posted by volafox
I am here to encourage the discouraged, defend those weaker than myself, deflate the inflated egos and be a thorn in the side of those who would bully others with religious dogma, political rhetoric, and rule by fear. I am also here to experience all there is with all my senses and delight in the moment that has come. Life should be savored, not just endured. I will slay demons as they come, and take my share of wine and dance as I can. I will learn all that is possible in as many ways as I can manage, and delight in the simple pleasures of a moonlit night and wonderful company. This is my purpose, this is my cause.
Originally posted by Shawny2222
I haven't a clue. Every time I think I know why, I am proven wrong. Just taking up space, I guess.
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Originally posted by pplrnuts
My purpose must be to witness the absolute WORST POLITICIANS of all time to be in charge #ING UP this country and world beyond imagination.
BUMS!!!!
Originally posted by sgreco
Originally posted by pplrnuts
My purpose must be to witness the absolute WORST POLITICIANS of all time to be in charge #ING UP this country and world beyond imagination.
BUMS!!!!
either that or to complain a lot.
ok, jokes aside, its just my way of saying maybe your purposes in life are not to endure the things you cite here. Maybe for those who think they're here to suffer because of politics their purpose is to learn how to change the world despite a politician's efforts to ruin it. Those who think its to endure illness perhaps are here to be an inspiration to others with that illness. Those who think its to gain the favor of God, perhaps its to learn how to cope with life without a word from the divine. If you examine your stated reasons, you may find your real reasons.
Originally posted by smithjustinb
Originally posted by InnerPeace2012
reply to post by smithjustinb
There is no purpose to life, but there is purpose in 'your' life. That is the distinction. Purpose in life is indefinite and varies with each individuals, in my opinion.
Peace
Individual purposes seem to vary, but ultimately they fit into a category of THE purpose. That is because of the nature of what we are. What we are defines a purpose for us, but doesn't neccessarily define the specific actions to carry out the purpose. The specific action is individual purpose. If you say, there is no purpose for the creation of life then you agree that it is just a random occurence. You are inseparable from the purpose. You can halt overall progression or even work against it, but you will still be fulfilling the purpose in some way or another. You are bound to the purpose.
You are INTELLIGENT ENERGY. As such, your purpose is to observe and to learn. Now doesn't anything you do and any individual purpose you serve contribute to this ultimate purpose? You are intelligent energy and this is the purpose of intelligent energy.
Originally posted by InnerPeace2012
I don't know how an innocent meditating dog is freaking people out....
Come folks look on the brighter side,
I treat my puppies like this.
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