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writes:It may not be an appealing question to many, but I just can’t comprehend the idea that many people don’t really give a damn about ultimate purpose life if I can call it in simple. Most people do so much discussion and research, if ma call it on petty thing in life such movies and entertainment etc and readily deploy significant amount of time and effort on these matters. But many people passively avoid any discussion or thoughts on purpose of our life, what’s the ultimate purpose of our existence as human with sixth sense, what should we strive to achieve in this life as in individual, as community and as a nation? Are we here just born, to live like any other creatures (eating, mating sleeping, and finally dying)? Or do we have a purpose, a goal that everyone of us have work toward to achieve? If so what is it? Any thoughts? Reply to this Question
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reader, anonymous, writes (12 December 2013): I'm the Original poster of this question.
Thank you all very much for the great answers. it does give great perspective to think.
I'm just wondering about one more thing.., what you think about the role of religions in shaping up purpose of individuals and societies. I mean not just one. there are many religions in the world based on which many cultures and norms have been developed. whats your view about them. do you think purpose life as guided by different religions or any religion in particular make any sense? are they worth pursuing?
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reader, anonymous, writes (9 December 2013): Life is a gift that is presented at birth to each and everyone of us; with the birthright to use it as we choose.The final result is the same for all, death.Cultures, religion, and politics differ; so purpose may not be entirely our own. There are influences and responsibilities imposed on us by family and society.So it's not a real free-for-all once you stop crawling and learn to walk. You can choose a purpose in your head; but life may not always offer the opportunity at the onset. You have to set your own path in spite of many obstacles that may get in the way. Determination, inspiration, the pursuit of knowledge, and ambition pushes us forward. There are people born with certain gifts. Arguably, they are preordained to offer the world these gifts. Sometimes their talents are discovered completely by accident, or some act of fate. It can be said in general, our purpose is to live. Hopefully to find some joy and happiness in life. to discover love, and to spread it by all means possible.To extinguish and control the threat of evil and injustice; for the benefit of the masses. To create lawfulness and civility by law and doctrine. To preserve and enforce lawfulness to maintain order.We seek quality of life, companionship, and some sort of public acknowledgement of our existence. Then we want to procreate, and start another generation to secure our DNA in generations to come. To carry on our name, pride, and history into eternity. We wish to be acknowledged and exalted for our beauty, intelligence, and creativity.Getting back to where people are born with extraordinary gifts and talents. We are often compelled to follow a calling. That urge is so strong, that they may take a lifetime to reach the goal to use these talents; and present them to the masses, if not the world. Some don't get far at all; but are still given opportunity to enjoy their gifts and talents, if at no larger scale than a hobby. The reward is the joy of creativity. The satisfaction of artful expression. Some just have a need to bring comfort and a quality of life, by advocating for those of us not strong enough to gain it without help and leadership. Although, we do know what we want and need, and struggle very hard on our own to achieve it; tyranny and greed of the powerful often keep it out of reach. Some will fight to the death to see that others receive those things that are given by birthright and divinity. Some fight in the name of Holiness, and live for a higher cause. They achieve rewards that may not be realized until another plane of existence. Yet, they find satisfaction in faith and hope. They may still see earthly reward; because that is satisfaction received through blessing.Some are dedicated to the preservation of life and health.A noble cause that will benefit everyone, and touch every life between birth and death. The rewards vary, according to one's needs and interpretation of happiness. The achievement is the continuation of the human species. The preservation of life through knowledge and enlightenment.Man's power to survive through faith and science.Everyone wants happiness, some degree of financial comfort,and the joy of being loved and supported by others. So these simple goals may motivate many of us to achieve on a lower scale, and still maintain equal satisfaction to others who have gained and accumulated much more for their efforts.Material wealth is not the guaranteed path to happiness; but it can be a great substitute, until it proves it isn't. We often harshly judge those satisfied with less as having less ambition. That isn't always fair. That's judging by your own standards and needs. However; if that satisfaction with very little creates dysfunction, and all vital needs are not met. Society has the right to judge that low ambition to be due to laziness and dependency. Living by lower standards of apathy, selfishness, slothfulness, with an unjustified sense of entitlement. The sense of purpose is either loss due to abuse; or undue hardship. Illness and disaster may impose grief and extreme loss. Rendering you helpless and deprived. The will to survive becomes the goal, even if it means struggle and many failures. Satisfaction comes from the smallest of achievements that promise us hope.No one wants to be poor or needy, that is sometimes the environment one is born into. We soon learn that privilege and comfort is not a right; but a motivation or goal. A reward for effort and hard work.If you chose not to function and contribute to society; you have no right to expect anything in return. We live together as humanity; with an inherent need to be in the company of others. You can live as a hermit or antisocial; but that is due to fear of judgment and rejection.Isolation as a goal, is the opposite of achievement. It is failure and defeat. You cannot live in isolation with a world populated by millions.That is; unless all your rewards were achieved through theft, injustice,greed, murder, and mayhem. The purpose to destroy has it's reward as well. Judgement through the arm of the law. Imprisonment and huge personal loss of all gains will repay your debt to society; by loss of freedom, or by payment of the ultimate price. Your life. Therefore; once again, society has imposed responsibility and added purpose. It is up to you to fulfill purpose by your own design and according to your own desire for reward. The form and/or means by which reward is received, will be according to your own needs, wishes, and satisfaction. No matter how big or small the achievement.
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reader, So_Very_Confused  +, writes (9 December 2013):
 i think its going to be individual for each person.
what drives me may not drive you.
what appeals to me is not what appeals to you or my spouse.
I think everyone has their own path to walk for their own reasons.
and no one has the right to judge another person their goal.
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