Finding Our Purpose in Life Essay

The Theory of Meaning Patricia L. Starck “Man’s main concern is not to gain pleasure or to avoid pain but rather to see a meaning in his life” (Frankl, 1992). This powerful statement by Viktor Frankl is among the fundamental concepts upon which the theory of meaning was developed by Patricia L. Starck. Starck, (2014) describes her 20 year professional relationship with Viktor Frankl and her extensive involvement with Frankl’s logotherapy as being great influences on the development of the…

should be a deliberate effort on one’s part, practicing the morally correct habits of life, showing that God’s Kingdom is “turning the world right way up”, purifying the world so that it becomes the dwelling place of God’s glory. Living not to please yourself, but to please God, is the perfect example of the pattern of Christian life, just as Jesus showed not how to do it but what to do with being crucified to rescue our world. As a result, Christians become a more “full human being” and reflect…

Muller began with statistics about Nuclear Wast. He explained the half life and how long it would take for it to completely decompose. Evidence was provided which supported his response. In other words Manet to much statistics was provided. With the introduction being filled, it bores me as a reader. Mullers idea was valid because A idea is like a opinion. “Nuclear waste” was based on his findings and his response to the findings. The comparison with other scientists gave information that…

question of “What is the meaning, the aim of our life?” in the initial declaration of Nostra Aetate addressing the relations between Christians and those of Non-Christian beliefs (JOT 3). Nostra Aetate suggest fulfilling life through a harmonious bond between religions while practicing the lifestyle one desires. The foundation of the document exerts that the meaning of life is to explore the world, customs, and beliefs around one to find his or her purpose, where Plato emphasizes an identical…

Socrates is a philosopher who had spent his life trying to obtain the external wisdom and rational understanding required for dwelling in Hades. Likewise, he had spent his life philosophizing, studying and approaching other people. Although he heard voices and had dreams during his childhood, Aristotle understood the meaning of his purpose when he started questioning the wisdom of other people. His journey led him to the conclusion that really the god is wise and that human wisdom is worth…

business. His third story spoke of a near-death experience for Jobs. Instead of slowing down, Jobs continued to live his life following what he loved. Ultimately, he persevered through the tribulations and credits his passion as his savior. Jobs’ purpose is to persuade his audience into finding what they love to do. Jobs believes following your intuition is the representation of life as it got him through it all. He establishes a compassionate tone for the messages he reveals through his…

When life is stripped to the bare minimum, free of luxury and comfort, amidst suffering and pessimism truth of the human condition is stark. In Man’s Search for Meaning Viktor Frankl a psychiatrist through his experiences in concentration camps under Hitler’s regime discovers his answer to the basic question that makes us human. Philosophers have long debated the purpose of life and have produced answers ranging from orthodox religion, the meaning of life is given to everyone by God, to…

Imagine if we acted on every one of our thoughts. Whether we were angry, sad, or happy, where would we be? Would we have committed murder, suicide, or even helped someone out? Thoughts are a powerful conscious tool that determine the actions we commit. With these thoughts comes danger. If we are careless and do not reflect on our actions, we hold the possibility of committing the extreme. That is why it is important to take time throughout the day to reflect and think our actions thoroughly.…

innovations that go along with it. Now more than ever we are looking down to our phones for bits of information. Much of this information is tied to social media sites like Instagram or Facebook. With new technological ways of relating over the web, there is much less face to face interaction going on. Also, the individual in Western society has become more important than the whole, or the collective. Being successful and making a life for yourself has become more imperative than creating…

Everyone has a personal quest; someones lifes purpose can be physical or mental. Within my lifetime I want to help contribute in a problem that is plaguing humanity. Currently cancer is an uprising problem within our population that is rapidly diminishing much of the human race. Cancer is a disease caused by an uncontrolled division of abnormal cells in a part of the body. Approximately 39.6% of men and women will be diagnosed with cancer of any site during their lifetime. What I want to do…