Whats the meaning of life?

[bignok]

What the hell is life all about?

[Ralf001]

The question of the meaning of life is a deep and philosophical one, and it has been pondered by humans for centuries. Different people, cultures, and philosophical traditions offer various perspectives on this matter. Here are a few different ways people have approached the question:

1. Religious or Spiritual Perspective: Many religious belief systems provide answers to the meaning of life. For example, Christianity teaches that the purpose of life is to love and serve God, while Buddhism suggests that it is about achieving enlightenment and ending suffering.
2. Existentialist Perspective: Existentialist philosophers like Jean-Paul Sartre argued that life doesn't have inherent meaning, and it is up to each individual to create their own purpose and values.
3. Biological Perspective: From a biological standpoint, the meaning of life can be seen as the propagation of one's genes and the continuation of the species.
4. Philosophical Perspective: Philosophers like Albert Camus have suggested that the search for meaning is a fundamental human condition, even if we never find a definitive answer.
5. Humanist Perspective: Humanism emphasizes the inherent dignity and worth of every individual. From this perspective, the meaning of life might be to create a better world, foster human flourishing, and pursue personal growth and happiness.

Ultimately, the answer to the question of life's meaning may vary greatly from one person to another. It can be a highly personal and subjective matter, influenced by one's beliefs, values, experiences, and worldview. Some people find meaning in relationships, careers, creative pursuits, helping others, or even the search for knowledge and understanding. It's a question that individuals often grapple with throughout their lives, and the answer can evolve over time.

[KhunLA]

Spread as many smiles as possible, while enjoying your own 😁

[Mavideol]

 what u make of it.... somebody once told me that you will never live if you are looking for the meaning of life.

Edited October 23, 2023 by Mavideol

[zzaa09]

Mindless consumption, accumulation and waste.

[Longwood50]

[timendres]

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[Thailand]

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Edited October 23, 2023 by Thailand

[bignok]

Enjoy the passage of time said Jimmy Carr

[bignok]

16 minutes ago, KhunLA said:

Spread as many smiles as possible, while enjoying your own 😁

Tried that. People think you are crazy.

[bignok]

22 minutes ago, zzaa09 said:

Mindless consumption, accumulation and waste.

Spot on

[freeworld]

It was a Monty Python movie back in the 1980's

[bignok]

Just now, freeworld said:

It was a Monty Python movie back in the 1980's

Correct

[Celsius]

Did you ask ChatGPT?

[bignok]

Water

H2O

 

Thats it

[mfd101]

I'm with Sartre on this (v. above).

 

The point is that life has no meaning - no inherent meaning. It is just a cosmic accident, and the notion of searching & finding is the wrong metaphor. Oh! (mops brow) I'm searching for the meaning of my life! I've looked everywhere! I was told to turn left at the eucalyptus down the road and look under the third rock beside the fire hydrant. But there were only earwigs and other creepies (sobs).

 

The sensible metaphor to use is one of building or constructing, and that takes place inside your own head. You are responsible for building the meanings of your own life. Noone else can do it for you.

 

 

[Lacessit]

Enjoy it while you can, because that's all there is.

[bignok]

Water and salt only diet

Meditation

 

 

[Neeranam]

Helping and loving others

[ravip]

There are two schools of thought around Life purpose/passion.

1. One says pursuing what you love, made famous by Steve Jobs.
2. The other says “Follow your passion is flawed and can be harmful — leading to frequent job/career changes and anxiety/angst,” said by Cal Newport.

Somewhere in between should be ok.

[Andre0720]

The quest for happiness......

[cdemundo]

[daveAustin]

Whats the meaning of life?
 

To post as many inane topics as possible 😋

[ravip]

[RayWright]

Ask the girl in the small café in Rickmansworth, England. Not sure what Thursday she'll be there.

[RanongCat]

Variations on the challenge for survival. Or..... pushin the limit on suicidal activity. Same  thing  but the  boring  bit is the  mundane trap of learning  the  tecqniques.

[bignok]

7 minutes ago, ravip said:

So masturbate everyday

[transam]

18 minutes ago, daveAustin said:

Whats the meaning of life?
 

To post as many inane topics as possible 😋

...........and get away with it.................🤨

[sirineou]

"Whats the meaning of life? "

A Monty Python Movie., 

 

[moogradod]

1 hour ago, Ralf001 said:

The question of the meaning of life is a deep and philosophical one, and it has been pondered by humans for centuries. Different people, cultures, and philosophical traditions offer various perspectives on this matter. Here are a few different ways people have approached the question:

1. Religious or Spiritual Perspective: .............while Buddhism suggests that it is about achieving enlightenment and ending suffering.

That is as well my view. However, the Mahayana doctrine (in comparison of the Theravada Teachings prevailing in Thailand) lays emphasis on the ending of suffering of all conscious beings - not only for oneself.