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Originally Posted by LWJ
Joseph Campbell. He says that the meaning of life is to experience the "rapture of being alive". He taught that we shouldn't seek a universal meaning for life, but instead bring our own meaning to it through personal choices, authenticity, and actively following our bliss.
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There seem to be almost as many beliefs as people.
This however resonates with me. You can't change people or the world. They have to change themselves. But perhaps you can provide an example.
As I have mentioned in other threads, my MIL is in care. Her body has given up and she is now in palliative care. We have had a few conversations about the end of this life. She is so ready. I remember when my father was at this point in his thinking. Perhaps the reason the above quote strikes a chord with me is it would seem to be written about these important people in my life.
One of my sisters is very spiritual, but not in the sense of organized religion. Her belief is that our spirit inhabits our body in order to gain experience and grow, or to help someone else through their growth.
Maybe one day.