Meaning of life

Post by **Kirsi Cultrera** » 05 Apr 2021, 02:55

I think the meaning of life varies from person to person, so I do not completely agree with the author. Sure, for many people it can be “to create”. To me the meaning of life is in relationships and caring for each other. Ultimate importance is in my relationship with the creator (=God), and I do my best to care for the people the creator sends on my way.

The creator can also be referred with many other ways, for example “a healer”. For the people who work in healthcare, healing might be the meaning of life, for example. Of course, it can be argued that healing is in a way also creating. However, I hope I’ve explained my point of view understandably

Mtibza eM · Post by **Mtibza eM** » 05 Apr 2021, 07:16

Even though she leaned on biblical, yes I do agree with her. We live to create memories, friendships, companions and great times with each other. Otherwise what are we living for? So the author was really spot-on on this.

Harty Muli · Post by **Harty Muli** » 05 Apr 2021, 11:49

I agree with the statement because one of the characteristics of living is the ability to create. This is a God ordained gift that the author has rightly identified with living things.

Yvonne Monique · Post by **Yvonne Monique** » 05 Apr 2021, 12:29

I never really thought about the purpose of life this way. One can create in many different ways, and nobody leaves this earth without having created something. However, I doubt whether that's the sole purpose of life.

Gemjay · Post by **Gemjay** » 05 Apr 2021, 14:10

The meaning of life is to create a positive impact to those around you such that in the event that you are gone the gap will be felt. In that sense I do agree with the author since creation has a diverse meaning.

Kenna Ridzi · Post by **Kenna Ridzi** » 05 Apr 2021, 15:23

This is a very easy answer to the question many have been searching for, and I agree with it. When you leave this Earth, what you leave behind to future generations depends on what you do in your life. Therefore, your purpose in this world is to make a change, leave something behind, and create.

Tangerinehippie1 · Post by **Tangerinehippie1** » 05 Apr 2021, 18:50

Yes in the Bible God says to be fruitful and multiply. However, we don’t just create other people. We create art for people to see and books for people to read.

Suzer6440 xyz · Post by **Suzer6440 xyz** » 05 Apr 2021, 19:52

The meaning of life is exactly what you choose it to be. It is what we create that creates meaning for our own selves. Everyone has a different meaning to life . There is no definition to it. It’s all what we want our own meaning to be

Michael Jerry_ · Post by **Michael Jerry_** » 06 Apr 2021, 00:29

cd20 wrote: ↑03 Apr 2021, 08:46
Michaeljerry309 wrote: ↑03 Apr 2021, 02:11 To be very honest, iv always believed that the purpose of life is simply to live and what you choose to do while living is up to you and not up to any external forces. So I don’t agree with Trish Ostroski but I do see her point and I understand it but it wasn’t convincing enough to win me over. I enjoyed There’s a Rooster in My Bathroom nontheless.
That's an interesting perspective, obviously, we are to live our lives, but isn't there, or shouldn't there be more than that? What is the point of living our lives? To live it well? Or make an impact? Or just to live it?

Like I said
It’s all up to you. I don’t think 7 billion people on earth can all make a positive impact because most of these “positive impacts” will contradict each other and can lead to violence ( I mean in Hitler's mind he was trying to help ) so not everyone can make a positive impact but if you feel you can then go for it “nothing in this life is compulsory but our actions and inactions will have consequences”

Michael Jerry_ · Post by **Michael Jerry_** » 06 Apr 2021, 00:40

Jessica Harrison 1 wrote: ↑03 Apr 2021, 11:46
cd20 wrote: ↑03 Apr 2021, 08:46
Michaeljerry309 wrote: ↑03 Apr 2021, 02:11 To be very honest, iv always believed that the purpose of life is simply to live and what you choose to do while living is up to you and not up to any external forces. So I don’t agree with Trish Ostroski but I do see her point and I understand it but it wasn’t convincing enough to win me over. I enjoyed There’s a Rooster in My Bathroom nontheless.
That's an interesting perspective, obviously, we are to live our lives, but isn't there, or shouldn't there be more than that? What is the point of living our lives? To live it well? Or make an impact? Or just to live it?
I don't think there necessarily is a big giant meaning to everything in life, or life itself. But I think that kind of makes it fun? We have free agency to choose what we want to do with our lives! That's what makes it exciting- the endless opportunities.

This is exactly how I see it. I feel like most people want to do something with their lives but dunno what to do and want someone else to tell them what to do or convince them on what to do, because last I checked there’s endless things you can do here on earth pick one you are passionate about and do it and to do it or not is equals to living regardless

Nonso Samuelson · Post by **Nonso Samuelson** » 06 Apr 2021, 02:47

cd20 wrote: ↑02 Apr 2021, 14:33 The author states that the meaning of life is to create. Do you agree with this, why or why not? As an interesting aside she also uses the six days of creation (discussed in last month's book forum) as an example of how God created in six days.

I'm Christian so I believe we do have the power of secondary creation. I also believe it's part of the mandate we were given by God to "subdue and have dominion" over all he has created. The larger picture is that this dominion is part of our live's purpose to serve God and live for Him (individually and collectively) whether it be in our homes, Churches, through our careers, etc. Again, I don't believe in the literal "six days" interpretation of the creation accounts. The six days are not literal human days; I think common sense, intentional study of scripture, and a slew of scientific data are enough to soundly refute that idea.

Justine Ocsebio · Post by **Justine Ocsebio** » 06 Apr 2021, 06:05

I think creating is not limited to something tangible or concrete. I think we can create in many ways. We can create meaningful relationships with other people through making friends, family, or romantic relationships. We can create a meaningful life out of our existence by being kind, patriotic, just, selfless, and so on.

kalgaonkarsnehal · Post by **kalgaonkarsnehal** » 06 Apr 2021, 06:05

I agree with the author up to a certain level. I think the meaning of life is to make a difference ( hopefully for the better). That difference can be to create something or even to destroy something. Everyone cannot simply keep creating something to have a meaningful life. I think creation is a part of it, but not the only aspect that provides meaning.

Laila Hashem · Post by **Laila Hashem** » 06 Apr 2021, 07:46

I don't agree at all. I believe live should be deticated to oneself, and one's happiness and development, whatever that means to each individual. Maybe it means creation and maybe not. The latter should be taken into account.

cd20 · Post by **cd20** » 06 Apr 2021, 10:00

Michaeljerry309 wrote: ↑06 Apr 2021, 00:29
cd20 wrote: ↑03 Apr 2021, 08:46
Michaeljerry309 wrote: ↑03 Apr 2021, 02:11 To be very honest, iv always believed that the purpose of life is simply to live and what you choose to do while living is up to you and not up to any external forces. So I don’t agree with Trish Ostroski but I do see her point and I understand it but it wasn’t convincing enough to win me over. I enjoyed There’s a Rooster in My Bathroom nontheless.
That's an interesting perspective, obviously, we are to live our lives, but isn't there, or shouldn't there be more than that? What is the point of living our lives? To live it well? Or make an impact? Or just to live it?

Like I said
It’s all up to you. I don’t think 7 billion people on earth can all make a positive impact because most of these “positive impacts” will contradict each other and can lead to violence ( I mean in Hitler's mind he was trying to help ) so not everyone can make a positive impact but if you feel you can then go for it “nothing in this life is compulsory but our actions and inactions will have consequences”

I see your point. It would be nice if everyone could make a positive impact, but as you said, they would end up contradicting each other...all we have to do is look at current debates (masks/vaccines) and we can see that while some see them as good others do not. Thank you for sharing your thoughts.