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RE: a rationale for suicide?
I agree with you that purpose is of our own creation, what frustrates me is that I don't feel genuine or 'real' if I just choose one. I don't honestly know how to reach an answer. The mind is such a conflicting contraption.
@mahbubalam I see what you are saying and agree. I personally do not think it is beneficial for us to just pick and choose a purpose for our lives. I think it is a process that happens organically and authentically for each individual. If it happens authentically then purpose becomes integrated into "who we are" which gives our life meaning.
My personal belief is that when it comes to the meaning of life, there is no absolute, definitive and objective truth. Rather, meaning and purpose are subjective and personal to each individual. In the same regard, I do not believe that we need a purpose or that we necessarily require there to be a meaning to our lives. If we believe that we need a purpose, this in itself can create discomfort, anxiety and depression because we my feel as though we are missing something. We may also spend our lives looking for something that is unattainable, which may further our discomfort.
My point is that if we feel as though we have a purpose in life then - that's great. however, if we feel as though we do not have a purpose, then this is also fine and we can be assured that there is no absolute purpose for anyone and that such things are simply illusions created in the mind. If we realize this then we can end our search for meaning and purpose and simply live within the given moment. Many philosophies teach that we eliminate suffering and find happiness simply by living in the moment.