What is the purpose in life?
By Riptide
@Riptide (2755)
United States
April 5, 2007 8:11pm CST
Do you believe that everybody has a purpose in life? If so, what do you think is your purpose in life?
I believe everybody has a purpose in life. I still am trying to figure out mine.
When I used to see really bad people I would ask my mom, why are they on this earth? What is their purpose in life? And she would answer: "Everybody has a purpose in life, even if it is to serve as a bad example and warning to others how not to live".
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@brokentia (10389)
• United States
6 Apr 07
Your mother is a very wise woman. :)
She is so right! And I do believe that we have a purpose in life.
But I don't think that we always figure it out. Maybe one's purpose is to teach another how to life and enjoy life. While maybe another teaches one heartache so that the person will not be too open.
I believe that we are here to teach others...but I also believe that we are here to learn.
Maybe I was to learn patience. I have had seven children and trust me...I have to have a semi truck full of patience. And there are days that I think my weigh-in comes up short. ha ha
At the same time, maybe I am put here to help someone else learn of sacfrice....but the Gods know...I have sacrificed much of myself for my children. ha ha
Whatever the reason...I hope I accomplish it...because I do believe that we have a purpose.
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@Riptide (2755)
• United States
6 Apr 07
Yes my mom was a wise woman indeed :)
I do hope I find my purpose in life soon while I still have the energy to complete it lol.
I always have this thing about unfairness. It bothers me to no end and whenever I see unfairness somewhere I have the urge to stand up and fight it and set it right. I had this as long as I can remember. So maybe my purpose is to stand up for those who are treated unfairly and can't fight for themselves. Even if that's not my purpose, I still do it, lol :)
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@brokentia (10389)
• United States
6 Apr 07
Maybe that really is a purpose. :)
You stand up and fight for those who can not....
That could teach that person how to stand up for one's self.
It could also show that person that one is worth being stood up for.
And it could have also taught you what is worth fighting for and what can not be changed.
So, even though you would be helping and teaching....you would also be learning. :)
