[Blueblaze]

Originally Posted by Worldseries27

presuming you created children, did you do it to entertain yourself, or was it done out of love for one another?

Both are examples of entertainment, in the broad sense of doing something that interests you.

Imagine being a disembodied intelligence with a billion years of nothing to do, and an infinity of more of the same. A being who entertains himself by engineering a universe as a thought experiment is so far beyond your imagination that you are about as interesting to him as an amoeba is to you. If God created you because he needed someone to love, it would be like you creating a brain cell in order to have a brain cell to love.

Which is not to say that God, at our level of experience, doesn't care about and love us. We ARE God, or at least an infinitesimal spec of God's imagination, like a neuron in God's mind. WE care about us. I think this even explains how prayer works. Our beliefs are part of God's dream. We can bend the dream, within our infinitesimally small limits.

[threeonemiles@outlook.com]

The meaning of life is living it in peace and tranquility.

[fdpaq0580]

The meaning (or purpose) of "life" is unknowable. The universe exists. Life exists. WHY? The physical or factual reason (s) may be able to be answered by science. But whether or not there is a "purpose" or not can only be guessed at by philosophers. Humans are insecure and want/need reassurance and answers. Prophets and priests, witch doctors and shamans, all have answers for those who want/need to believe in something. Are any of them telling the actual truth? With our world so small in a universe so inconceivably large, it is highly unlikely anyone really has the correct answer, if there is one.

[Worldseries27]

Originally Posted by midwestia

we are here to evolve our soul to be a better person - doesn't seem that way looking at the world. But you will have to answer to it in your life review so don't screw it up

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nam_...nnel=markgober

movie :. Defending your life

[Worldseries27]

Originally Posted by ptmckiou

meaning of life? Easy. To “experience” that, which you already “know”.

As an example…let’s say prior to incarnating into this body (soul being energy and the laws of physics says energy can’t be created or destroyed, but only change molecules structure….means your soul has always been, and will always be…so yes you (soul) existed prior to coming into 3d…but i digress) you have all the book knowledge of being an astronaut. You know everything about an astronaut. Having your soul incarnate into 3d is to “experience” that which you already “know”. To experience being an astronaut is to experience all the infinite variables that can happen in 3d being an astronaut. That is far more knowledge because of encountering unknown variables here, than just “book” knowledge of it. Duality (good and bad) is here to add to those variables. The most valuable training a soul can get is to incarnate into 3d form. It’s more or less, getting your phd in added knowledge.

agreeing with you that the soul is energy. The brain ( cpu) is the cradle for the electrical energy that flows throughout it on synapses. The ee is the real you, irreplaceable unlike arms, legs, hearts, kidneys etc. The body is the avatar for the ee

[PugMom]

Originally Posted by Two Bills

The one with the most toys at the end, Wins!

[Happydaz]

What I have observed is that people who believe there is no meaning to life are often cynical and not very happy. They may be rich, powerful, and have a lot of toys, but they tend to live on the surface of life. In my opinion, people who find a meaning to their own lives are often peaceful, contented and often other centered. They tend to help other people and don’t always put themselves first. Some of the opinions on this topic surprised me. I didn’t expect all the “Hunter Thompson’” type of comments from the senior residents who live here. Hunter Thompson wanted to be all used up and go out of life skidding sidewise with a cigaret in one hand and a drink in the other. (He committed suicide with his wife on the phone.) I thought many people wandered around in their late teens and twenties trying everything out. Drinking, drugging, partying, etc., and then maybe as they got older they found the answers they were seeking and found a meaning to their lives. I guess not everyone asked those questions or found an answer that could offer them a more contented and serene life. As we age one hopes to become more spiritual and be comfortable in what you found. Then, maybe, we can offer some wisdom and experience to the younger people. They need us older people to show them that their work, ideas, fun, and purpose in life are not a waste of time, that they are more than some speck of nothingness in the universe, that their lives do have meaning.

[PugMom]

Originally Posted by jmaccallum

In the northern hemisphere, the toilet paper should always come out down the back. It creates a clockwise spin on the roll which aligns it with the spin of the flush of water in the bowl. Creates good karma. Seriously, the entire Universe know this. Sheesh.

trying to find that end in the dark is tougher than you think

[PugMom]

all we can do is be the best @ what we do. watching out for & protecting the weak, -may it be human or animal. it's the gift we can best give ourselves-so fulfilling of the soul it brings a peaceful joy

[jojo]

We liked Tom T. Hall. Great writer and singer. His brother worked for my husband.

[Whitley]

[QUO

I can not say . When I was younger I thought I knew. Even through grad school I felt I had the answer. Growing older, dealing with St3 cancer as a young man, seeing friends pass, I am not so sure I can say anymore. I do know that life can be very hard, causing a great deal of emotional and physical pain. Knowing this I try and help who I can. I get as much, or more out of helping than the one I help. It gives me a sense that we are not alone. Together we can help each other through the difficult times, and celebrate the good times. Perhaps helping each other provides the key to where we go next. I have read many books on the subject, having started my search for the answer back when I was a Junior in college. Studied cultures as varied as the Yaqui Indians and Tibetan beliefs.I hope to regain my confidence and firm belief before too much time passes.

[Whitley]

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC

As I recall from mathematics years ago when you add a negative number to another negative number you get a positive number.

Since it was so long ago not positive this is correct.

(-) x (-) = +

That looks suspect. What I am saying is a negative multiplied by a negative equals a positive.

[Whitley]

Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby

Don't forget to bring your towel.

Always bring your towel. Wanna get,,,,nevermind.

[YeOldeCurmudgeon]

Originally Posted by Whitley

Always bring your towel. Wanna get,,,,nevermind.

There is no meaning; we create our own, whatever it might. The universe is amoral and arbitrary. The Golden Rule is a good one to follow; if everyone followed it, the world would be a better place.

[tophcfa]

Originally Posted by Two Bills

The one with the most toys at the end, Wins!

Better stop with the downsizing?