What is life’s purpose? I’m not sure if lives have a purpose, at least not one determined by Karma, a God, or any other external power. But I, and everyone I’ve talked with about this, seem to want to give our lives some meaning. It satisfies a need to imagine a purpose. And we want the purpose to be a noble one, not something mean, or trivial. Ultimately, I think I decide my purpose. It’s an inside job.
I realize that I’m one of the fortunate ones to even have the time and energy to contemplate these things. I’m not constantly searching for food, shelter or safety. Why I landed here in the lottery of circumstances is a question — and a mystery — for another day. Stay tuned.
Quite thought provoking. I’ve thought about purpose-not sure I’ve identified mine. Yet, like you I feel fortunate in my life. I look forward to your views regarding being born into opportunity
ReplyDeleteCont from above…thanks for the philosophical thought provoking post, Joan. 💞Camille
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