Meaning of life

[63tty]

I agree with the statement because one of the characteristics of living is the ability to create. This is a God ordained gift that the author has rightly identified with living things.

I somewhat concur. I think we should not completely ignore God's gift of procreation and power over all other creations to man. However, there is definitely more to that if use the perspective of the Bible. For example, there are obligations to living such as spreading Gods word, to live just and honest lives, to ask for forgiveness amongst other things.

[cd20]

The author states that the meaning of life is to create. Do you agree with this, why or why not? As an interesting aside she also uses the six days of creation (discussed in last month's book forum) as an example of how God created in six days.

I don't agree. I don't believe the meaning of my life is to create. It is not that simple. However, it also depends what the author means by 'create'. Is it to procreate and fill the world or is it to invent and build??

When I first read this I thought she just meant to procreate. However, after giving it further thought and listening to what people have posted here, I do believe we are constantly creating: memories, adventures, books, people are always creating something, so, yes, I believe it is part of the meaning of life, not just the whole meaning of life. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.

[mmccarty74]

I believe that the meaning of life is to influence. It is important as we grow, mature, and leave our legacy, we should influence. If we influence those around us and those who are younger, then we have instilled a meaning or a cause for those who look to us for inspiration and guidance.

[Sophia U]

I've yet to conclude an extensive meaning of life, and I've always believed that we have the right to change our minds anytime. I agree that part of the meaning of life is to create, but furthermore I believe that the meaning of life is to simply live and try to achieve our happily ever after (cliché I know). All the while, we can make an impact on those we meet, and vice versa that hopefully helps with our character development.

[cd20]

I believe that the meaning of life is to influence. It is important as we grow, mature, and leave our legacy, we should influence. If we influence those around us and those who are younger, then we have instilled a meaning or a cause for those who look to us for inspiration and guidance.

Well, yes, part of the meaning of life should be to influence, but I also do believe it is in part, creating. We create people, create memories, people create books, art, music, etc., so I think it is also creating. In this case, I think these two concepts work well together because the people who are creating those books, music, and art are influencing others through their craft, whether it be a good influence or a bad one. Thank you for sharing your perspective.

[cd20]

I've yet to conclude an extensive meaning of life, and I've always believed that we have the right to change our minds anytime. I agree that part of the meaning of life is to create, but furthermore I believe that the meaning of life is to simply live and try to achieve our happily ever after (cliché I know). All the while, we can make an impact on those we meet, and vice versa that hopefully helps with our character development.

Thank you for sharing your perspective. I agree that part of our meaning of life is to create. Just like the post before this one said, it is also to influence, or in your wording, impact others. These things do all work together to shape our character development.

[Joez]

I do not agree with Trish Ostroski. There is more to life than creating and no point in diminishing those with a different opinion. But even as I disagree with her, I advocate for everybody living their life however they want, as long their decisions do not just others

[Cwaganagwa Dorothy]

Well, she is right, and I am partially in agreement with her. First, she created success for herself,or became successful by working hard. She created a new hope for herself, after what we and her term as failure. Mostly of all, she created a book, or authored a book known as There's a Rooster in My Bathroom. Of course, we always all of us borrow a leaf somewhere, somehow, et cetera. She believes in God, that is she preferred one of the most famous lines from a place everyone on earth would recognises. Look at her Trish and relate her to the days of creation. There was a dreamer, a go getter, worker, achiever, ..., now an inspirer. She is a creation through her days of living. Look at yourself. You looked, downloaded, read, noted, concluded, ..., now asking questions, or created a question we or I am answering.That is creation and its days in another way.

[cd20]

I do not agree with Trish Ostroski. There is more to life than creating and no point in diminishing those with a different opinion. But even as I disagree with her, I advocate for everybody living their life however they want, as long their decisions do not just others

I agree that there is more to life than just creating, but I also do think it is a part of life. There is no reason to diminish anyone for having a different opinion than you do, on any subject matter, I agree with you there too! I don't think you finished your thought, as long as their decisions don't what? Thanks for sharing your perspective.

[Lady-of-Literature]

In my opinion, the meaning of life is not a universal answer everyone can or should agree on. I feel that way about most things; you would think with how long we have been on Earth as a species we would have learned by now how vastly different and similar we all are to understand that.

My meaning in life is to understand the simple and peaceful nature of my life currently, to understand and appreciate the little things before I lose them, and to answer the big questions that plague me. This may be extremely different to my neighbor, whose meaning in life to provide and protect their family for generations after they have died.

I think our meaning of life is directly, or the very least heavily influenced by our values and beliefs. For example, I believe in life after death, my meaning in life is to find answers so as to protect and understand my soul. I do this by trying to live kindly, and appreciating the small things, and study psychology and philosophy. It brings me joy. Everyone else needs to find your own.

"Just be here know," -Ram Dass

[Ada Ling]

Life has many meanings. And I feel the author wanted to tell us a lot of lessons and thoughts about life. I like the way she presented from different perspectives.

[cd20]

In my opinion, the meaning of life is not a universal answer everyone can or should agree on. I feel that way about most things; you would think with how long we have been on Earth as a species we would have learned by now how vastly different and similar we all are to understand that.

My meaning in life is to understand the simple and peaceful nature of my life currently, to understand and appreciate the little things before I lose them, and to answer the big questions that plague me. This may be extremely different to my neighbor, whose meaning in life to provide and protect their family for generations after they have died.

I think our meaning of life is directly, or the very least heavily influenced by our values and beliefs. For example, I believe in life after death, my meaning in life is to find answers so as to protect and understand my soul. I do this by trying to live kindly, and appreciating the small things, and study psychology and philosophy. It brings me joy. Everyone else needs to find your own.

"Just be here know," -Ram Dass

Thank you for sharing your perspective. "you would think with how long we have been on Earth as a species we would have learned by now how vastly different and similar we all are to understand that." I could not agree more. not everyone will have the same meaning of life, but I do feel that the author's point is valid. I do believe we are here to create, but I do not think that is our main or even our only purpose. I think you make an excellent point as well that our meaning of life is influenced by our values and beliefs.

[cd20]

Life has many meanings. And I feel the author wanted to tell us a lot of lessons and thoughts about life. I like the way she presented from different perspectives.

I agree, the author definitely wanted to tell us lots of lessons and thoughts about life. I am glad that you liked the way she presented information, I did not really enjoy it. I do believe that Trish made a valid point when she said that the meaning of life is to create, but I do not feel that is our only meaning in life. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this.

[Chiagbanwe Almond]

The meaning of life is to live, have control and multiply. I kind of agree with the author when she says that the meaning of life is to create. We are meant to multiply. Now, it depends on how and what aspect of creation you take on. Some create by being scientists, teachers or by just simply living and learning.

[Phoenix451]

I don't know who said "Life is empty and meaningless...and it's empty and meaningless that it's empty and meaningless' but I do feel it's impossible to specify and objective meaning for anyone or anything, especially life. If there's no objective meaning, then does subjective meaning have any value and if so...whose?