On Life
What is life all about? Is there a meaning to this existence? The answers to these questions are as varied as the number of people you asked. What we do know is that we are here now, and for a brief period only. So, it is up to us to make the most of our short life span on earth, or to squander it. We can live an enriching, fruitful, and meaningful life, or we can live a sad, miserable life. The choice is entirely ours!
In the end, only three things matter; how much you loved, how gently you lived, and how gracefully you let go of things not meant for you. - Unknown
It is impossible to live a pleasant life without living wisely and well and justly. And it is impossible to live wisely and well and justly without living a pleasant life. - Epicurus
Lead the life that will make you kindly and friendly to everyone about you, and you will be surprised what a happy life you will lead. - Charles M. Schwab
No lifetime is long enough for those ... who simply wish to understand themselves and their lives. It is, perhaps, the curse of being human, but also a blessing. - Dan Simmons
The important thing in life is to have great aim and to possess the aptitude and the perseverance to attain it. - Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe
You can’t live your life for other people. You’ve got to do what’s right for you, even if it hurts some people you love. - Nicholas Sparks
We must be willing to fail and to appreciate the truth that often, “Life is not a problem to be solved, but a mystery to be lived”. - M. Scott Peck
The rhythm of life is intricate but orderly, tenacious but fragile. To keep that in mind is to hold the key to survival. - Unknown
Your life is your message to the world. Make sure it’s inspiring. - Unknown
To expect life to be tailored to our specifications is to invite frustration. - Unknown
There is still today, and tomorrow fresh with dreams: Life never grows old. - Rita Duskin
The life in front of you is far more important than the life behind you. - Joel Osteen
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Good question and point in regards to the diversity of answers!
For me specifically.. I can't say for sure.. I don't know. I'm open to the possibilities though! And I have a hunch that if there is some sort of greater meaning, it might be to either create your own meaning.. Or just to experience life and to live it.. Maybe there is no greater meaning, though if so.. That in itself is interesting cause it gives us the opportunity to create our own meaning. And rather than get depressed like some do when they contemplate that there might not be a meaning, I think that's an exciting possibility.. The freedom to create our own meaning can be quite a magical and powerful thing! :) PS great quotes as usual!
Thank you @apolmask for your comment.
My take on Life is that it has no meaning. Life is indifferent. It goes on, and on.... It is up to us to give meaning to life - to our lives.
You're welcome.. And thanks for sharing your thoughts on the meaning of life as well, or rather the lack of it. I respect your belief, and.. I don't know one way or the other.. But either way it sure is a fascinating subject! One of my favorite to discuss.
I agree with you - Life is a fascinating subject. It is also my favourite subject to discuss. :-)
We do not have that much free choice. There are so many things to do first
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We are free to choose - we just can't avoid the consequences of our choice. :-D