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What, in your view, makes life meaningful?

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Posted on Mar 28th, 2007 by Gaia Team : Gaia Team Gaia Team

There are some questions in life that are important to everyone; and, conveniently, these are also the sorts of questions that we each must answer for ourselves. Today's question is one of those.

Take a little time to reflect on what you feel is most important in your life. What makes your life worth living? From where do you draw your purpose?
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Sometimes I find myself in...

Posted on Jun 30th, 2009 by lyonesseofgod : Lyonesse of God lyonesseofgod

Sometimes I find myself in a moment that is beautiful and profound.  For example - a couple of weeks ago, a new friend invited me to a party.  I'm pretty shy when I meet new people so here... More »

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lyonesseofgod : Lyonesse of God

I think life is meaningful...

Posted on Apr 23rd, 2009 by Amanda : Lantern in the Dark Amanda

I think life is meaningful by its very definition. I think existence is a miracle, and we forget that too much. No matter how much scientists research how we came to be; no matter how... More »

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Amanda : Lantern in the Dark

I am motivated to live...

Posted on Apr 8th, 2009 by SerpentKing : Writer of awesomeness SerpentKing

I am motivated to live to accomplish my purpose. Everyone has a purpose which contributes to the common good. If you have accomplished that task, and you die, you have a right to die happy.... More »

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SerpentKing : Writer of awesomeness

family by far is the...

Posted on Nov 25th, 2008 by Magen

family by far is the most important thing to me. Im might only be nineteen years young but i went down a long destructive path and they were the only thing to stick by my... More »

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The fact that it happened....

Posted on Nov 8th, 2008 by rjrveritas

The fact that it happened. The fact that it's here. The mystery it is. The pursuit of truth .

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Relationships make life meaningful. We...

Posted on Jul 25th, 2008 by allison

Relationships make life meaningful. We were meant to interact with others, and to love others. Jesus said that was our duty as human beings. It is the second greatest commandment, only after Love the Lord... More »

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It's the people. Materials come...

Posted on May 3rd, 2008 by Shreyan : Quantum Fool Shreyan

It's the people. Materials come and go, and you can't derive your happiness on them. Aqcuisition of materials brings temporary happiness...but it doesn't stay. You need to make a difference to people. Only then can... More »

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Shreyan : Quantum Fool

I guess it's just the...

Posted on Apr 25th, 2008 by anonymouspersona

I guess it's just the way you spend you life. Whether it is meaningful or not depends on each individual.

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Friends/family/loved ones!!!  Without them, everything...

Posted on Mar 22nd, 2008 by LuvubleJB : Gaia Child LuvubleJB

Friends/family/loved ones!!!  Without them, everything means nothing.

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It's those moments in your...

Posted on Oct 26th, 2007 by Ashley : Ash tree Ashley

It's those moments in your life when you feel truly alive.  What makes life meaningful are our experiences as well as the ones we share our lives with.  It's the rain pelting on your head,... More »

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