Meaning of life

[MayorE]

It depends on which point of view you look at it. Christians believe that the meaning of life is to create because not only did God create life using the six days of creation but it is believed that it was also stated: “go into the world and multiply”. This means creating more life. But Jon religious believers may see more to life than just creating more lives. They might just want to live and find happiness and their purpose. And that's the meaning of life to them.

[cd20]

It depends on which point of view you look at it. Christians believe that the meaning of life is to create because not only did God create life using the six days of creation but it is believed that it was also stated: “go into the world and multiply”. This means creating more life. But Jon religious believers may see more to life than just creating more lives. They might just want to live and find happiness and their purpose. And that's the meaning of life to them.

I do not believe the author meant "create" just in the sense of procreating. While I agree that some Christians might think it means that, I am a Christian and I see it as so much more. As other people here have stated, we are constantly creating, memories, books, letters, etc., I think creating is part of the meaning for why we are here, but not the whole meaning. Finding our purpose is also part of why we are here and then living it out. I want to live my life and enjoy happiness too, but I don't think that means I can't also create and live my purpose. Living my life should include my purpose. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.

[Adhithya K R]

To be very honest, iv always believed that the purpose of life is simply to live and what you choose to do while living is up to you and not up to any external forces. So I don’t agree with Trish Ostroski but I do see her point and I understand it but it wasn’t convincing enough to win me over. I enjoyed There’s a Rooster in My Bathroom nontheless.

That's an interesting perspective, obviously, we are to live our lives, but isn't there, or shouldn't there be more than that? What is the point of living our lives? To live it well? Or make an impact? Or just to live it?

I don't think there necessarily is a big giant meaning to everything in life, or life itself. But I think that kind of makes it fun? We have free agency to choose what we want to do with our lives! That's what makes it exciting- the endless opportunities.

Exactly! The assumption that life has one over-arching meaning is probably a fiction that has been created to satisfy our desire for stories. As Camus said, the absence of one meaning lets us create meaning for ourselves. This meaning could change over time.

[Adhithya K R]

I agree with the author, but only if we don't use the most literal definition of "create." Some would take that to mean we must procreate or we must create something solid. I don't think that is the case. I think that if we even just create happiness in others, that's the meaning of life. You don't have to create something tangible, you just have to affect one other person's life.

Yes, I agree with you. By influencing the life of even one other person, we create an impact that outlives us.

'Whoever Saves One Life, Save The World Entire.'' - Oskar Schindler, from Schindler's List

[OB Brian]

I agree with the author, that the meaning of life is to create. It is up to man to influence his environment and change it according to his needs.

And when destroying the environment is the change that suits his needs? What if we create man's destroyer? I think there is more to life than creating. For instance, nurturing our creations to be productive to the World.

[Ayodeji Ola]

I think the author is spot on. We are all like pencils with different notepads. We write our own stories and determine our path. Sure, there are surprises, but that's just how it is. No one has it all figured out. In fact, looking at it from the perspective of religion (or Christianity if you like), life is impossible to figure out completely. SO, JUST LIVE!

[cd20]

I agree with the author, that the meaning of life is to create. It is up to man to influence his environment and change it according to his needs.

And when destroying the environment is the change that suits his needs? What if we create man's destroyer? I think there is more to life than creating. For instance, nurturing our creations to be productive to the World.

OB Brian, you bring up excellent points! I also agree that there is more to life than just creating. I do believe we should be nurturing the creations around us, and being productive in the world. Thank you for bringing up these points.

[cd20]

I think the author is spot on. We are all like pencils with different notepads. We write our own stories and determine our path. Sure, there are surprises, but that's just how it is. No one has it all figured out. In fact, looking at it from the perspective of religion (or Christianity if you like), life is impossible to figure out completely. SO, JUST LIVE!

I like your analogy, "We are all like pencils with different notepads." That is a very interesting and valid point. I also agree that no one has it all figured out, we are all on a journey, but my path is different from yours. I agree we should live our lives, but I believe we should live them in a way to make the world better, serving others, and not just living to please ourselves. Thank you for sharing your thoughts.

[markodim721]

I agree with the author, that the meaning of life is to create. It is up to man to influence his environment and change it according to his needs.

And when destroying the environment is the change that suits his needs? What if we create man's destroyer? I think there is more to life than creating. For instance, nurturing our creations to be productive to the World.

You misunderstood me. I have never said that I mean human intervention exclusively in the material world.

[Suzer6440 xyz]

The meaning of life takes on many answers in my head.... To create is only one meaning of life, weather it be to create life or to create happiness. We have a freedom from suffering

[angelanikkicea]

Yes, I agree with the idea that we should live to create. I don't think this pertains to giving birth or having a child. What this means to me is to create something out of our own interests and passion in life. We create our own ambitions, and we also create a contribution to our society.

[cd20]

The meaning of life takes on many answers in my head.... To create is only one meaning of life, weather it be to create life or to create happiness. We have a freedom from suffering

I think we can see from all the different posts on this topic that not everyone has the same thoughts on creating. I agree that to create is one meaning of life and what we create and how we create it are subjective. I do not necessarily agree that we have freedom from suffering, suffering is a part of life. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.

[cd20]

Yes, I agree with the idea that we should live to create. I don't think this pertains to giving birth or having a child. What this means to me is to create something out of our own interests and passion in life. We create our own ambitions, and we also create a contribution to our society.

I think that part of our meaning of life is to create, but that is not our whole purpose. Everyone on this forum has differing opinions on what it actually means to create. I agree that it is not just creating life, but other things as well. Thank you for sharing you opinions.

[Bhuvana Subramanyam]

I agree with the author. We can find a purpose in our life by creating something new. We can always create a new perspective of life in tough times so that we can embrace it and learn something from it!

[cd20]

I agree with the author. We can find a purpose in our life by creating something new. We can always create a new perspective of life in tough times so that we can embrace it and learn something from it!

Ah, thank you for adding something new to this discussion! I love it! Yes, we can always create a new perspective and I had not thought about it like that! Thank you for sharing your thoughts.