what is the point of life

[myquestions]

i dont' get what the point of life is if we all die at the end anyway.

please help.

 

[azzy]

i dont' get what the point of life is if we all die at the end anyway.

please help.

Hello beloved of God.

Your purpose in life,is to know God.To love God,to worship God,and to walk with him.

In Christ you will find all of your purposes for living.God has a plan for you,and has a purpose for the life he has given to you.I have christmas lights in my window,and they are different colors.Each light has its purpose,to honor God this Christmas,and make my house beautifull too.

Unfortunatly my cat pulled them down,LOL,but I put them back up.

Bless you little one,Ill keep you in my prayers.

 

[azzy]

And about dieing,we must all die,because we have all sinned.


But,Jesus said,He that believeth in me,though he were dead,yet shall he live,and whosoever believeth in me shall never die.

So,to believers,death is the doorway to eternal life in heaven,so,you have this life to learn,and to struggle,and to be taught,so use this time wisely,it will matter when you get to heaven.

 

[Helo]

i dont' get what the point of life is if we all die at the end anyway.

please help.

cookies...cookies and milk

 

[Eudaimonist]

i dont' get what the point of life is if we all die at the end anyway.

Why would your future death change what is important to you while you live?

The point of life is found in life. Life is the point of life. Life is what makes anything matter. You should make the best of your life, which means making the best of yourself -- the best you that you can be. You are a diamond in the rough, so get out that chisel. Some call this personal flourishing.

So, what are worthwhile things to do with life? I can't really list them all here, and some will be very personal and appropriate to you as a unique individual. But let me suggest some general things:

1) Developing your creative or productive talents, and using them in a noble way. For example, if you have a talent for making music, then use it and see what music you can create.

2) Developing your moral character. This might sound boring, and is often difficult, but it will serve you well throughout your life.

3) Earning greater self-esteem. Genuine self-esteem cannot be faked; it can only be earned through accepting challenges in life and growing as a person. It is a spiritual quest.

4) Nourishing loving relationships with others. We are by nature social beings, and this is one of the most nourishing activities.

There are other things besides, but I'm short on time and have to run. Good luck with your life!

 

[openeyes]

Why does there have to be a point to it? Enjoy it. There's ups and downs, that's the excitement of it.... to see what's gonna happen next!

As far as dieing at the end of it.... Rest assured, everyone does it. Dieing is the one thing that "EVERYBODY ELSE IS DOING". If your a believer in the Judeo-Christian God and you have had faith in the words of the Bible and have followed them, you're promised everlasting life in God's kingdom.
God bless

 

[Merlin]

i dont' get what the point of life is if we all die at the end anyway.

please help.

Only the shell we call our 'body' dies.
Our minds go on forever.
And we can be given new bodies.

 

[Norseman]

Why would there be a point?

 

[psychedelicist]

I never could see what's good about life having meaning. If there's meaning to life I would have to worry about screweing up and wasting my existence. But if there is no ultimate meaning to life no one can screw it up. We can create any meaning to life that we want, and no one has to worry about being right or wrong.

Like eudaimonst said, you will find the meaning to your life in living your life, not through asking about it. Even if there is an ultimate purpose, no one could simply tell it to you. It is not something that can be explained with mere words.

The only advice I can give is to start searching. Read up about all different religions- read the bible, the koran, the vedas, the tao te ching, the principia discordia, just learn as much as possible, about religion or anything else, and start making sense of it. Talk about it with people. Even though we can't give you the answers we can help each other find the answers for ourselves. Learn to meditate or pray.

Get involved in things. Anything. Meet people, make connections. For seekers such as ourselves, I can find no better place than school, mainly college. All sorts of information and resources, available at your fingertips, as well as some of the most interesting people you will ever meet.

Be creative. Write, make music, paint, anything. It's amazing what you find that you already know. I write all the time, and reading over it again I'm amazed at all that I never realized that I knew. If you're trying to find your way, the best person to guide you is yourself, so find ways to express yourself and follow what you learn.

And don't get frustrated and depressed. It seems to me that there are 2 ways of looking at life- humorously, or with panic and fear. The principia discordia, while perhaps not the best religious text, had one good bit of advice: take nothing seriously. Not me, not you, not anything. Learn to laugh at everything, because in my experiences, the more you think about something, the funnier it seems.

It seems to me that the deeper we dig into our existence, the more paradoxical it becomes. Existence is chaos. Confusing, paradoxical, and random. It's like a dream: hazy, surreal, and you can barely make sense of any of it. I love it. I enjoy trying to make sense of the confusion. The more questions I answer, the more questions arise. I enjoy the hell out of it, because I have always delighted at trying to solve problems, to make sense of confusion, and doing it well. But for the vast majority of people, this paradox seems to cause them more suffering, panic, and frustration than joy. I suppose I can see why. It can be tiring at times, not having the answers, knowing that we're lost in this blooming, buzzing, ever increasing confusion. There's really nothing I can say that can make it easier, except that once again, you should never take it, yourself, or any one or thing else too seriously. Try and have fun with it, you'd be suprised how easy it can be.

I realize this post will probably not help you much, but it's like I said, there's only so much words, and other people, can do to help you find the answers. Just keep in mind, we're all just as lost as you are. Some of us can speak about existence more eloquently, more poetically, more optimistically, but in the end, we are all just as lost in this paradoxical, confusing, chaotic confusion. Enjoy it. Because I don't see much else it's good for.

Just remember, the hardest part of it is getting started. Once you get off your feet, it's easy to get started, to find your own path. Don't try and plan it too much, things almost never turn out like you expect. Take what comes and work with it. Just remember what van wilder said: Don't take life so seriously, you'll never get out alive.

 

[The Seeker]

Why does there have to be any higher purpose? Just enjoy it while it lasts

"The Moving Finger writes; and, having writ,
Moves on: nor all your Piety nor Wit
Shall lure it back to cancel half a Line,
Nor all your Tears wash out a Word of it

And that inverted bowl we call the Sky,
Whereunder crawling coop't we live and die,
Lift not thy hands to It for help - For It
Rolls impotently on as Thou or I"

 

[D McCloud]

i dont' get what the point of life is if we all die at the end anyway.

please help.

The only person that can define meaning in your life is you. Don't let anyone else try and define it for you. It's not their life, it's yours. There doesn't have to be an objective point to something as subjective as to what inspires you personally.

 

[Moros]

Life has two points. The first is procreation, the second is dying. Humans are no different than salmon, for example.

 

[Rygel]

Life has two points. The first is procreation, the second is dying. Humans are no different than salmon, for example.

Well, we are somewhat higher on the food chain.

I don't think that there are salmon that are out trolling for people. I could be wrong though.

 

[The Seeker]

Humans are no different than salmon, for example.

Except that we have a complex, coherent society, vastly greater intelligence and an awareness of our own mortality. Yep, practically the same thing

 

[Eudaimonist]

Life has two points.

Perhaps, but human life has more than two points.

 

[myquestions]

Hello beloved of God.

Your purpose in life,is to know God.To love God,to worship God,and to walk with him.

In Christ you will find all of your purposes for living.God has a plan for you,and has a purpose for the life he has given to you.I have christmas lights in my window,and they are different colors.Each light has its purpose,to honor God this Christmas,and make my house beautifull too.

Unfortunatly my cat pulled them down,LOL,but I put them back up.

Bless you little one,Ill keep you in my prayers.

thanks so much for our first reply =) i am so happy. well, like how do you knoe god is true?

i duno if there is poitn livng when we die anyway in the end and our memeorie if all pointless?

if god has a plan in my life and ppl's life what does it matter when we die in the end?
sorry i sound so negetive i hope i don't depres ppl =/

hhehe, why did ur cat pull them down? what kind of cat do you have? sounds cute =)

aw, thanks for keeping me in your prayers that touched my heart.

thank-you again

 

[myquestions]

hi! thanks for your valuable feedback! i get what you are saying with ---->

Why would your future death change what is important to you while you live?

but. ........... like........... what does it really relaly matter then?! it's hard to explain, i hope you get what i mean? like, what does it matter if i die tomorow if life is just life and nothing else?





The point of life is found in life. Life is the point of life. Life is what makes anything matter. You should make the best of your life, which means making the best of yourself -- the best you that you can be. You are a diamond in the rough, so get out that chisel. Some call this personal flourishing.
<---i am thinking if life is just life why do we HAVE to make ourselve bettter when it's JUST LIFE?



these list of things are good , thanks i'll think about them. what are your talents, moral charcter etc????


thanks again for your words

So, what are worthwhile things to do with life? I can't really list them all here, and some will be very personal and appropriate to you as a unique individual. But let me suggest some general things:

1) Developing your creative or productive talents, and using them in a noble way. For example, if you have a talent for making music, then use it and see what music you can create.

2) Developing your moral character. This might sound boring, and is often difficult, but it will serve you well throughout your life.

3) Earning greater self-esteem. Genuine self-esteem cannot be faked; it can only be earned through accepting challenges in life and growing as a person. It is a spiritual quest.

4) Nourishing loving relationships with others. We are by nature social beings, and this is one of the most nourishing activities.

There are other things besides, but I'm short on time and have to run. Good luck with your life! [/QUOTE]

 

[myquestions]

Why does there have to be a point to it? Enjoy it. There's ups and downs, that's the excitement of it.... to see what's gonna happen next!

As far as dieing at the end of it.... Rest assured, everyone does it. Dieing is the one thing that "EVERYBODY ELSE IS DOING". If your a believer in the Judeo-Christian God and you have had faith in the words of the Bible and have followed them, you're promised everlasting life in God's kingdom.
God bless

hahha, yeh that is good quote juts ENJUOY IT but i duno soemtimes i am like is theire a point. like if seomone dies it's like yeh 'we die anyway' who cares. well ofcourse i care but it has to happen. that's hwat i think now a days and kind of bad yeh?!

what is the judeo chirsitian god?
why is there so many diff god's so confusing.

 

[myquestions]

Only the shell we call our 'body' dies.
Our minds go on forever.
And we can be given new bodies.

hmm that's great, but how do you knoe for sure?!

 

[myquestions]

I never could see what's good about life having meaning. If there's meaning to life I would have to worry about screweing up and wasting my existence. But if there is no ultimate meaning to life no one can screw it up. We can create any meaning to life that we want, and no one has to worry about being right or wrong.

Like eudaimonst said, you will find the meaning to your life in living your life, not through asking about it. Even if there is an ultimate purpose, no one could simply tell it to you. It is not something that can be explained with mere words.

The only advice I can give is to start searching. Read up about all different religions- read the bible, the koran, the vedas, the tao te ching, the principia discordia, just learn as much as possible, about religion or anything else, and start making sense of it. Talk about it with people. Even though we can't give you the answers we can help each other find the answers for ourselves. Learn to meditate or pray.

Get involved in things. Anything. Meet people, make connections. For seekers such as ourselves, I can find no better place than school, mainly college. All sorts of information and resources, available at your fingertips, as well as some of the most interesting people you will ever meet.

Be creative. Write, make music, paint, anything. It's amazing what you find that you already know. I write all the time, and reading over it again I'm amazed at all that I never realized that I knew. If you're trying to find your way, the best person to guide you is yourself, so find ways to express yourself and follow what you learn.

And don't get frustrated and depressed. It seems to me that there are 2 ways of looking at life- humorously, or with panic and fear. The principia discordia, while perhaps not the best religious text, had one good bit of advice: take nothing seriously. Not me, not you, not anything. Learn to laugh at everything, because in my experiences, the more you think about something, the funnier it seems.

It seems to me that the deeper we dig into our existence, the more paradoxical it becomes. Existence is chaos. Confusing, paradoxical, and random. It's like a dream: hazy, surreal, and you can barely make sense of any of it. I love it. I enjoy trying to make sense of the confusion. The more questions I answer, the more questions arise. I enjoy the hell out of it, because I have always delighted at trying to solve problems, to make sense of confusion, and doing it well. But for the vast majority of people, this paradox seems to cause them more suffering, panic, and frustration than joy. I suppose I can see why. It can be tiring at times, not having the answers, knowing that we're lost in this blooming, buzzing, ever increasing confusion. There's really nothing I can say that can make it easier, except that once again, you should never take it, yourself, or any one or thing else too seriously. Try and have fun with it, you'd be suprised how easy it can be.

I realize this post will probably not help you much, but it's like I said, there's only so much words, and other people, can do to help you find the answers. Just keep in mind, we're all just as lost as you are. Some of us can speak about existence more eloquently, more poetically, more optimistically, but in the end, we are all just as lost in this paradoxical, confusing, chaotic confusion. Enjoy it. Because I don't see much else it's good for.

Just remember, the hardest part of it is getting started. Once you get off your feet, it's easy to get started, to find your own path. Don't try and plan it too much, things almost never turn out like you expect. Take what comes and work with it. Just remember what van wilder said: Don't take life so seriously, you'll never get out alive.

oh you write soo very beautifuly1 =)
hm if we don't take life seorily then why do we work and stress etc? and go to school?