What do you hope/think/believe your purpose in life is?

TheFrenzy · 12-16-2015, 05:27 PM

Love me some Rick and Morty.

But seriously, this thread is born out of some of the comments I've seen in the Fears/Phobias thread. What are you here for? What gives you purpose? What do you hope to accomplish by the time of your death?

For myself, I view my life as serving three purposes:

1. My purpose to myself: Probably the most complicated and convoluted of all the purposes. Because I know myself so well and know almost every area in which I fail to live up to who I could potentially have been, I will never satisfy this purpose. At 29 years of age, the best understanding I have is that I should measure myself by how well I fulfill purposes #2 and #3.

2. My purpose to my immediate loved ones: Be a good, faithful, strong husband. Someday be a good father who pushes my children to be more than even I believe they can be while at the same time loving them no matter what place they eventually come in.

3. My purpose to the world: This is the purpose with the most flexibility. The most obvious purpose would be to "do no harm." That one seems pretty will in hand. Beyond that, I would like to provide some insight into the future of religion. Mind you, I'm not advocating any particular religion, I'm speaking strictly in the anthropological sense. Given that humans will eventually leave the planet Earth and that religion has long served as a "rational" narrative to stand in the gap of the unknown, I believe the importance of religion will be reemphasized once humans leave Earth and venture out into the unknown.

Again, this thread isn't about my own personal purpose. I'm curious to see how others view their lives and the purposes they serve.

BO is a great community. Even way down here in Off Topic!

trixstar · 12-16-2015, 05:36 PM

I find it hard to think or live my life this way. I tend to just take it moments, I try to do the right thing in whatever moment I'm currently in. My largest goals are to be a good husband to my wife. Anything outside of that it's a day to day thing for me. I try to be nice to people and do good things for people when the situation presents itself. I really don't think I have a "bigger purpose" in life other than to live the life I have and do what makes me happy.

IronMonkey415 · 12-16-2015, 05:41 PM

Probably just to give and give and take nothing in return.

death2redemptions · 12-16-2015, 05:41 PM

Honestly I don't believe I have a "purpose" in life. I don't think anyone does in the grand scheme of things.

TheFrenzy · 12-16-2015, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by death2redemptions

Honestly I don't believe I have a "purpose" in life. I don't think anyone does in the grand scheme of things.

"Nobody exists on purpose, nobody belongs anywhere, everybody's gonna die. Come watch TV." - Rick and Morty

Chuck Bartowski · 12-16-2015, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by death2redemptions

Honestly I don't believe I have a "purpose" in life. I don't think anyone does in the grand scheme of things.

"...if nothing we do matters then all that matters is what we do. Because that's all there is. What we do. Now. Today." ..."Because, if there's no bigger meaning, then the smallest act of kindness is the greatest thing in the world."

trixstar · 12-16-2015, 05:48 PM

Quote:

You are not special. You're not a beautiful and unique snowflake. You're the same decaying organic matter as everything else. We're all part of the same compost heap. We're all singing, all dancing crap of the world

Quote:

We are not special. We are not crap or trash, either. We just are. We just are, and what happens just happens.

Chuck Palahniuk - Fight Club

Cardshack14 · 12-16-2015, 06:46 PM

I view my purpose in life is to just keep living until I die. Nothing specific.

prospectorgems · 12-16-2015, 07:10 PM

I don't think I believe I have a specific purpose in life, but I do know I want to be remembered in some way or another. Hopefully for something good down the road such as my photography. As long as I am not known for a serial killer or doing something completely stupid and becoming a viral sensation on the internet that never goes away.

jmscoggin · 12-16-2015, 07:14 PM

Frenzy, I know from your past posts that you are a deep thinker and this thread is no different. From time to time I can be as well but I mean no disrespect when I say that I just don't get the "purpose" conversation. I can't wrap my mind around the human need to feel like they are a part of something grander.

No doubt we are all born with unique skills, abilities, passions, temperaments etc and some of us use them for greater good than others but I still don't view that as a "purpose". I've spent my whole adult life in service of others and I didn't do it because it was a calling and I haven't done it for recognition, I just followed what I was wired to do. Is that a purpose or just following the trail of cheese based on the sheer dumb luck of my genetic makeup?

freethrowtommy · 12-16-2015, 07:27 PM

When I feel stressed, it is much easier to think about how meaningless, ultimately, my actions day to day really are.

Do I feel like I serve no purpose? Sometimes.

Do I really care? Not really.

When I enjoy something and someone tells me that it is a waste of time, I don't really care.

Really, even if I accomplish something that is notable and people remember my name for the rest of human history, do I really care? I mean, I won't be here to see it.

The more you think about the "purpose of life", the easier it is for me to realize that I really don't care. As long as I am happy and I keep happy people around me, I don't care.

death2redemptions · 12-16-2015, 07:41 PM

We're all going to die from global warming so I guess it doesn't matter.

absolutely kidding.

awz50 · 12-16-2015, 08:01 PM

World domination

sonnyday · 12-16-2015, 08:05 PM

Ray27Ray52 · 12-16-2015, 09:00 PM

My only purpose in this life is to be a better father and provider for my children then my father was. Everything else I do in this short time on Earth is secondary.

preakness · 12-16-2015, 09:03 PM

Making a difference in life of student or three and hoping help other teachers do the same

soxrulecubs · 12-22-2015, 03:10 AM

Wanna know the secret to life? THERE IS NO SECRET!!!

death2redemptions · 12-22-2015, 11:52 AM

To crush a lot...I be crushing dem hoes all day long.

Drdduet · 12-22-2015, 12:06 PM

The meaning of life is to give life meaning. Live in the moment, take the next best step based on morals, values, and ethics. Get out of self and live by the will of the universe. Be useful.

lobo_hacker · 12-22-2015, 03:29 PM

-Try leaving it better than you found it.

lobo_hacker, looking forward to a bit of holiday partying later tonight

marino13 · 12-22-2015, 03:35 PM

To make sure my kids have what I don't have -- not in a spoiled rotten way, of course.

jdandns · 12-22-2015, 03:48 PM

To get a clear view of the passing parade, and maybe walk in it once in a while.

jdandns · 12-22-2015, 03:55 PM

As of this moment, 3 of the 4 threads underneath this one are

"The Old Days"
"Going to Vegas"
and
"Can't stay out of the casino"

Those there might cover it for a lot of us, purpose-wise...

BGT Masters · 12-22-2015, 04:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by death2redemptions

To crush a lot...I be crushing dem hoes all day long.

You must drive a Stingray.

jmscoggin · 12-22-2015, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by BGT Masters

You must drive a Stingray.

He'd be lucky to own a Segway.

12-16-2015, 05:27 PM	#1
TheFrenzy Banned Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Texan in AZ Posts: 44,115	What do you hope/think/believe your purpose in life is? Love me some Rick and Morty. But seriously, this thread is born out of some of the comments I've seen in the Fears/Phobias thread. What are you here for? What gives you purpose? What do you hope to accomplish by the time of your death? For myself, I view my life as serving three purposes: 1. My purpose to myself: Probably the most complicated and convoluted of all the purposes. Because I know myself so well and know almost every area in which I fail to live up to who I could potentially have been, I will never satisfy this purpose. At 29 years of age, the best understanding I have is that I should measure myself by how well I fulfill purposes #2 and #3. 2. My purpose to my immediate loved ones: Be a good, faithful, strong husband. Someday be a good father who pushes my children to be more than even I believe they can be while at the same time loving them no matter what place they eventually come in. 3. My purpose to the world: This is the purpose with the most flexibility. The most obvious purpose would be to "do no harm." That one seems pretty will in hand. Beyond that, I would like to provide some insight into the future of religion. Mind you, I'm not advocating any particular religion, I'm speaking strictly in the anthropological sense. Given that humans will eventually leave the planet Earth and that religion has long served as a "rational" narrative to stand in the gap of the unknown, I believe the importance of religion will be reemphasized once humans leave Earth and venture out into the unknown. Again, this thread isn't about my own personal purpose. I'm curious to see how others view their lives and the purposes they serve. BO is a great community. Even way down here in Off Topic!

12-16-2015, 06:46 PM	#8
Cardshack14 Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: I reside on eBay Posts: 3,139 thecardshack2014 aes2014nyy	I view my purpose in life is to just keep living until I die. Nothing specific. __________________ My Bucket: http://s93.photobucket.com/user/AesYankees/library/100%20-%20200?sort=3&page=1 Newest Pickup: 2013 Sterling Clint Frazier Auto

12-16-2015, 07:14 PM	#10
jmscoggin Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: TX Posts: 21,444 jmscoggin jmscoggin	Frenzy, I know from your past posts that you are a deep thinker and this thread is no different. From time to time I can be as well but I mean no disrespect when I say that I just don't get the "purpose" conversation. I can't wrap my mind around the human need to feel like they are a part of something grander. No doubt we are all born with unique skills, abilities, passions, temperaments etc and some of us use them for greater good than others but I still don't view that as a "purpose". I've spent my whole adult life in service of others and I didn't do it because it was a calling and I haven't done it for recognition, I just followed what I was wired to do. Is that a purpose or just following the trail of cheese based on the sheer dumb luck of my genetic makeup? __________________ https://www.hofautographcollector.com/

12-16-2015, 07:27 PM	#11
freethrowtommy Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 31,686 freethrowtommy	When I feel stressed, it is much easier to think about how meaningless, ultimately, my actions day to day really are. Do I feel like I serve no purpose? Sometimes. Do I really care? Not really. When I enjoy something and someone tells me that it is a waste of time, I don't really care. Really, even if I accomplish something that is notable and people remember my name for the rest of human history, do I really care? I mean, I won't be here to see it. The more you think about the "purpose of life", the easier it is for me to realize that I really don't care. As long as I am happy and I keep happy people around me, I don't care. __________________ Jordy Nelson PC: http://tinyurl.com/nelson87 Aaron Rodgers PC: http://tinyurl.com/rodgers12 And the Lord said unto John, "come forth and ye shall receive eternal life." But John came fifth and won a toaster.

12-16-2015, 08:01 PM	#13
awz50 Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: New Hampshire>>>Arizona>>>>Florida Posts: 33,429 awz50	World domination __________________ Collecting Baseball Hof Autographs 248/351 Blowouts Official Red Sox face of the franchise Eduardo Rodriguez Super Collector

12-16-2015, 05:36 PM	#2
trixstar Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Seattle Posts: 24,177 stunner316	I find it hard to think or live my life this way. I tend to just take it moments, I try to do the right thing in whatever moment I'm currently in. My largest goals are to be a good husband to my wife. Anything outside of that it's a day to day thing for me. I try to be nice to people and do good things for people when the situation presents itself. I really don't think I have a "bigger purpose" in life other than to live the life I have and do what makes me happy.

12-16-2015, 05:41 PM	#3
IronMonkey415 Banned Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 44,118 ironmonkeyfromsf	Probably just to give and give and take nothing in return.

12-16-2015, 05:41 PM	#4
death2redemptions Banned Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Creeping in mama's cellar Posts: 59,303 ddavisaz	Honestly I don't believe I have a "purpose" in life. I don't think anyone does in the grand scheme of things.

12-16-2015, 07:10 PM	#9
prospectorgems Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 3,244 hobbygems	I don't think I believe I have a specific purpose in life, but I do know I want to be remembered in some way or another. Hopefully for something good down the road such as my photography. As long as I am not known for a serial killer or doing something completely stupid and becoming a viral sensation on the internet that never goes away.

12-16-2015, 07:41 PM	#12
death2redemptions Banned Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Creeping in mama's cellar Posts: 59,303 ddavisaz	We're all going to die from global warming so I guess it doesn't matter. absolutely kidding.

12-16-2015, 08:05 PM	#14
sonnyday Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Cleeeevelaaaaand Posts: 2,741 Sonnyday

12-16-2015, 09:00 PM	#15
Ray27Ray52 Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 22,676	My only purpose in this life is to be a better father and provider for my children then my father was. Everything else I do in this short time on Earth is secondary.

12-16-2015, 09:03 PM	#16
preakness Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: In Johnny Ryno's soul Posts: 21,077	Making a difference in life of student or three and hoping help other teachers do the same Last edited by preakness; 12-28-2015 at 11:09 AM.

12-22-2015, 03:10 AM	#17
soxrulecubs Banned Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 333	Wanna know the secret to life? THERE IS NO SECRET!!!

12-22-2015, 11:52 AM	#18
death2redemptions Banned Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Creeping in mama's cellar Posts: 59,303 ddavisaz	To crush a lot...I be crushing dem hoes all day long.

12-22-2015, 12:06 PM	#19
Drdduet Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 1,706	The meaning of life is to give life meaning. Live in the moment, take the next best step based on morals, values, and ethics. Get out of self and live by the will of the universe. Be useful.

12-22-2015, 03:29 PM	#20
lobo_hacker Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 3,581	-Try leaving it better than you found it. lobo_hacker, looking forward to a bit of holiday partying later tonight

12-22-2015, 03:35 PM	#21
marino13 Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Home Of The Big Apple Posts: 2,963	To make sure my kids have what I don't have -- not in a spoiled rotten way, of course. __________________ If you can't pay for it in cash, you can't afford it.

12-22-2015, 03:48 PM	#22
jdandns Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Southern California Posts: 23,526	To get a clear view of the passing parade, and maybe walk in it once in a while.

12-22-2015, 03:55 PM	#23
jdandns Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Southern California Posts: 23,526	As of this moment, 3 of the 4 threads underneath this one are "The Old Days" "Going to Vegas" and "Can't stay out of the casino" Those there might cover it for a lot of us, purpose-wise...