Meaning of life
The meaning of life is to gain understanding in as many positive forms as possible through our direct experiences and to not hinder others from doing the same. This understanding is then brought home (spiritually speaking) to enable the overall pool of understanding to be enriched. The final results of this spiritual (collective) pool is to enable God to have a partner worthy of its fellowship.
The first portion is self explanatory in that we only truly understand things through our experience rather through sharing of our experiences. For example, you can't truly know what sharing love is like unless you experience it.
The second portion of the reason for life "to not keep others from doing the same" sets the stage for all of the "rules" that require us to not cause others pain or negative experience, whether that be through stealing, murder, adultery, etc... Though negative experiences are a part of life due to being with others that are not serving the true meaning of life, it is not the reason that we exist.
Whether it is possible that a given person (spiritual form) lives more than one physical life is not thwarted by this reason for life - since gained understanding in the spiritual sense may not be something that one can bring from one physical life to another - though many feel that they "are aware of things" that they couldn't possibly have encountered in their current lives. This is either because they have lived before or because they have access to the spiritual pool in some form, even in their physical state.
The first portion is self explanatory in that we only truly understand things through our experience rather through sharing of our experiences. For example, you can't truly know what sharing love is like unless you experience it.
The second portion of the reason for life "to not keep others from doing the same" sets the stage for all of the "rules" that require us to not cause others pain or negative experience, whether that be through stealing, murder, adultery, etc... Though negative experiences are a part of life due to being with others that are not serving the true meaning of life, it is not the reason that we exist.
Whether it is possible that a given person (spiritual form) lives more than one physical life is not thwarted by this reason for life - since gained understanding in the spiritual sense may not be something that one can bring from one physical life to another - though many feel that they "are aware of things" that they couldn't possibly have encountered in their current lives. This is either because they have lived before or because they have access to the spiritual pool in some form, even in their physical state.
posted by Brion Carroll | 9:31 AM
3 Comments:
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Bravo for addressing an issue that many have pondered and many differ. A search for the truth. It is a passion that burns in every man and woman that live on this earth like an unquenchable fire. We fear the truth, because we do not understand it. “…and the truth will set you free.” This statement has been used out of context for so long we have forgotten its true meaning. This is not a liar’s ultimatum, or a statement the even relates to misguided truths. If you lie about stealing money, telling the truth will not set you free, it will but you in jail.
“If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free."
Mr. Carroll, you are right, there is a meaning of life and only one, unfortunately, not all will live in its light. Just because those who do not believe it to be, does not make the truth not so.
If you have learned not to put hand in a blender while it is on puree and someone can learn that from you without having to do it themselves, by simply shaking hands with your nub, that’s good, not the meaning of life, but good. If you have learned the truth, then let others know too. You might find that the meaning, the purpose, the truth is the experience that you need share. That and that alone is the meaning.
P.S. I do apologize if you have a nub for a hand, and I will not stick my hand in a blender….neither should you boys and girls
Bravo for addressing an issue that many have pondered and many differ. A search for the truth. It is a passion that burns in every man and woman that live on this earth like an unquenchable fire. We fear the truth, because we do not understand it. “…and the truth will set you free.” This statement has been used out of context for so long we have forgotten its true meaning. This is not a liar’s ultimatum, or a statement the even relates to misguided truths. If you lie about stealing money, telling the truth will not set you free, it will but you in jail.
“If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free."
Mr. Carroll, you are right, there is a meaning of life and only one, unfortunately, not all will live in its light. Just because those who do not believe it to be, does not make the truth not so.
If you have learned not to put hand in a blender while it is on puree and someone can learn that from you without having to do it themselves, by simply shaking hands with your nub, that’s good, not the meaning of life, but good. If you have learned the truth, then let others know too. You might find that the meaning, the purpose, the truth is the experience that you need share. That and that alone is the meaning.
P.S. I do apologize if you have a nub for a hand, and I will not stick my hand in a blender….neither should you boys and girls
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