Have you ever wondered what life is all about? what exactly are we doing here?
By kiran8
@kiran8 (15348)
Mangalore, India
March 13, 2011 4:53am CST
When you actually sit down and think life seems so meaningless and pointless. We go through all the pains , pleasures , and battle out things to earn, live etc etc, but for what purpose? We just die and nothing seems to matter...But again,life is there and we make the best of it without bothering about the end - so what about you all? does life and its purpose(lack of) bother you at all? how do you view life and what do you have to say about it?
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@anil02 (24688)
• India
13 Mar 11
What is life, it is depend on how you will think about it. We are doing all out duties towards our family, our society, our nation. We are doing because these are our duties, God send us here for it. Remember noting is meaningless here. Do your KARMA and forget any anther thing.
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@kiran8 (15348)
• Mangalore, India
13 Mar 11
Hi anil,you know sometimes the word God ,destiny and karma are words that are convenient to use when we have no explanation for certain things. It is also good to do so, since most people want to get on with their life without going into too many details about it.Each one is busy with their own daily routines and life's headaches to bother about such issues as to why are we here? what does life mean ? ..as you say it is best to do what you have to do and go on living life as best as you can..
@kiran8 (15348)
• Mangalore, India
13 Mar 11
Serubhai, I so agree with your views . What s right for me may be wrong for someone else and so on...This may seem unconnected , but came into my mind...One of my aunt is asthmatic and she has some brandy with hot milk every now and then , which is supposed to be medicinal and if brandy is not available she has whisky , a spoonful or 2 teaspoonfuls of it, and sometimes a little more if she feels like it ! But when someone else has a drink of whisky regularly it becomes a drink addiction..As far as I am concerned it is left to my aunt or anyone else to drink what they want, but not all would see it that way...
@serubhai1 (203)
• India
13 Mar 11
Hi Anil02,
That's just it pal! Who determines the duties that we do? If we do not do them, then what will happen?
Maybe these duties are tasks 'not-meant to be done'. Then they will be anti-duties. It is OK to kill people in wars but you cannot do that in peace? Where is the duty here? What is that duty.
I am tempted to quote Lewis Carrol here.
Alice : Can you tell me the right way please?
Cat: That depends upon where you want to go.
Alice: Anywhere
Cat: Then you can go any way in any direction
(Apologies for the inaccuracy in the quote)
The [point here is that we do not know where we want to go. So like Alice-we turn up in Wonderland (say half of us) and the other half ends up in ' Bogey-man-land" lol
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@johnpillai (2082)
• Germany
14 Mar 11
I am very clear about my tasks. As a mother, wife and home maker i feel that i am an important person. whenever i make any fault that affects the whole family. So I try my level best to be right. Actually life is so hard to me. i have no time and strength to think about tomorrow. i just think about the present day. Whenever I feel that i am doing my duties perfectly on a day I feel satisfaction. If I don't do my duties I feel sad.

@kiran8 (15348)
• Mangalore, India
15 Mar 11
Hi johnpillai,Thanks a lot for sharing your views
I am sure we all have our daily routine and duties as we call them and take pride in whatever we are doing in the capacity of a wife, mother,teacher or whatever...but that is not what I was actually referring to ? it is something that is beyond all this which is very complicated when you actually think about it ...
I am sure we all have our daily routine and duties as we call them and take pride in whatever we are doing in the capacity of a wife, mother,teacher or whatever...but that is not what I was actually referring to ? it is something that is beyond all this which is very complicated when you actually think about it ...@johnpillai (2082)
• Germany
14 Mar 11
Hi Vp I come here to mylot to relax me. My hubby is always out for his work. so I have to do all my house works+out side works like banking, paying the bills, going to some offices. So it is very hard to get time to online. And I am also busy with my book publishing. I just wanted to relax me. that is why I come to mylot. I determined to spend one hour with mylot and mylot friends. convey my loving regards to darshi and kids.
Have courage to show your face man. i imagined you like Sharukhan or Jeyam Ravi

@dawnald (85137)
• Shingle Springs, California
15 Mar 11
No, not really, but I am determined to enjoy it while I"m here.
@mobhomeir (7558)
• Philippines
14 Mar 11
Hello kiran hope you're fine. Nice topic to reckoned with. First and foremost, we have different view on our lives we have different spiritual belief. Undeniably we can't avoid to tackle here the purpose of our Creator why he created human. But, it would be useless to let you know the purpose because you have another belief and so am I. On my point of view, I know what's my purpose of living here on earth. But if am going to explain it here, this would take 10 whole page of writing. It would come useless because am sure you won't believe this because we have different spiritual belief....Thanks my friend..Nice topic..
Mobhomeir here..

@mobhomeir (7558)
• Philippines
16 Mar 11
Yes kirn my friend..the pleasure is mine..you're welcome///
Mobhomeir here..

@kiran8 (15348)
• Mangalore, India
15 Mar 11
Hi mobhomeir,thanks a lot for sharing your views
No doubt we all have our own beliefs and as long as we are at peace with it and feel happy, thats what matters. i am glad that you are happy and content with your belief...all the best and happy mylotting
No doubt we all have our own beliefs and as long as we are at peace with it and feel happy, thats what matters. i am glad that you are happy and content with your belief...all the best and happy mylotting1 person likes this

@abatencila (970)
• Philippines
23 Mar 11
I guess life is all about loving your family, being a good person you can be so you can encourage others to be good too. God created each one of us with a purpose and it is our work to find out what it is. For me, Life is being a good steward to others so we can live peacefully and happily.
@kiran8 (15348)
• Mangalore, India
23 Mar 11
Hi abatencila, thanks a lot for your response
I agree that we do have to live life as it presents itself to us since we come into this world in a planned way, already having relationships and a family to fall back on...But then there is something beyond all that and thats what is intriguing, at least I find it so - all the best and happy mylotting
I agree that we do have to live life as it presents itself to us since we come into this world in a planned way, already having relationships and a family to fall back on...But then there is something beyond all that and thats what is intriguing, at least I find it so - all the best and happy mylotting @kalav56 (11464)
• India
13 Mar 11
Hi Kiran! I feel that though all of us are part of a miniscule in the whole Universe, we have been born.WE have been created by God and we carry on with our lives. We have our ups and downs ; we are busily engaged in some activity or are totally relaxed and lazing out but we keep doing something.It may not be for the welfare of society but i t is some activity nevertheless.I do not at this moment think that life is pointless or meaningless. Perhaps I may think in these lines once I become infirm , old or dependent on others[GOd forbid].Life is a great process of learning and we keep learning every moment of our life.We learn many lessons. EVery moment is granted by God and we are thankful for it.
I feel that you also cannot say that your life is without a purpose or meaning because you are a teacher.As long as you are physically and mentally able to, you will impart whatever you know and also keep learning.
I do not think that my life is without a purpose.I may achieve something some day[
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]@kiran8 (15348)
• Mangalore, India
13 Mar 11
That is a very heartening response kala
!I know that there is no point in thinking about the subject since we only go round in circles without finding any satisfactory answer.But it is nice to speculate and think about it..As yo say we all have to carry on with what we have to do in life and live life to the fullest. Honestly kala,I too don't ever want to be a burden or dependent on anyone, hope my creator has mercy if such a thing happens ... 
!I know that there is no point in thinking about the subject since we only go round in circles without finding any satisfactory answer.But it is nice to speculate and think about it..As yo say we all have to carry on with what we have to do in life and live life to the fullest. Honestly kala,I too don't ever want to be a burden or dependent on anyone, hope my creator has mercy if such a thing happens ... 
@tigeraunt (6326)
• Philippines
13 Mar 11
hi kiran,
we often hear that God has plans for us.. for the people in this world. and we try to find out what it is.
seems that as one grow older we often wonder.. why am i here? am i near the end of my rope? what have i done in this world?
but you will not hear that from people that are happy and contented.
but people are never content. and every one asks the same question.
so i ask the same question.
ann
seems that as one grow older we often wonder.. why am i here? am i near the end of my rope? what have i done in this world?
but you will not hear that from people that are happy and contented.
but people are never content. and every one asks the same question.
so i ask the same question.
ann
@kiran8 (15348)
• Mangalore, India
13 Mar 11
Hi ann,thanks a lot for sharing your views here
I agree that as we grow older we start wondering and more so when one is sad,depressed and disillusioned with life .We all have our moments of happiness and unhappiness, so depending on the state of our mind we speculate on life ...It is never possible for anyone to be content forever in life as you rightly say - all the best and happy mylotting
I agree that as we grow older we start wondering and more so when one is sad,depressed and disillusioned with life .We all have our moments of happiness and unhappiness, so depending on the state of our mind we speculate on life ...It is never possible for anyone to be content forever in life as you rightly say - all the best and happy mylotting @serubhai1 (203)
• India
13 Mar 11
Hi Kiran,
We are in the same wavelength. I often wonder about this. I think that the global governments should be spending money on this topic as a priority research instead of wasting billions in SETI, voyage to the moon etc. It's something like driving a Formula 1 car without any idea as to the fact thar the car has and must have an engine.
You can check up a few lines on verse of mine in this subject, in Triond -if you like.The title of the composition is " Why do we live, my friends?"
@kiran8 (15348)
• Mangalore, India
13 Mar 11
Hi serubhai, thanks a lot for your response
My own feeling is that after going round in circles regarding this subject many thinkers have probably given up on it and decided to live life as it comes trying to make it better and more adventurous for the generations to come - all the best and happy mylotting
My own feeling is that after going round in circles regarding this subject many thinkers have probably given up on it and decided to live life as it comes trying to make it better and more adventurous for the generations to come - all the best and happy mylotting @donski (132)
• Philippines
14 Mar 11
What does life means to me? i guess life is more than just lliving by yourself, it is more of sharing your blessing. it is not all working for a living but to earn friends, and peers. to earn experience which you can eventually share to everyone, could be good or bad. in life, not everyday is happy, not at all sad, but God has a purpose. every single minute is precious but at the end of the day, living your life at your best is the most important thing, no matter how complicated, no matter how difficult it is, let us live with our faith and inspired by God's words.
@kiran8 (15348)
• Mangalore, India
15 Mar 11
Hi donski,Thanks a lot for your response
If one is a believer then it is very easy to put your faith in God and live life without thinking much about life ! I guess that has its advantages since you are happy with what is there - all the best and happy mylotting
If one is a believer then it is very easy to put your faith in God and live life without thinking much about life ! I guess that has its advantages since you are happy with what is there - all the best and happy mylotting










