Purpose

Throughout history, people have asked what is the purpose of life? Many people would have different purposes; however, they would generally be the same. Some people would answer that the purpose of life is money and property, while others would say the purpose of life is happiness and family. Despite having different purposes, they question the purpose of life. Before his death in 399 B.C.E, Greek philosopher Socrates said, “The unexamined life is not worth living.”1 In order to live a fulfilling life, Socrates believed that one must examine self and the world around. Through movies, Socrates death, YouTube clips and even my personal experience, one is able to see the importance of life and the future. In American Beauty2, Click3 and The Bucket List4,…

than others? People all over the world have chosen the answer for this to simply be our purpose. Having a purpose in life gives our life more meaning and makes it more fulfilling. Luke Muehlhauser explores what it means to have purpose and proves that no matter what our definition of “purpose” is, we all have one. For those who are religious, it is easy to see where the idea of purpose comes from. They believe in a God or a higher power that assigned to them a divine purpose. God created…

To live a meaningful life is a exceedingly individualistic aspiration, one may say it is to do good in the world while someone else may say that to live a life of meaning and purpose is through personal success. Much like any other person, philosophers as well as biblical figures would agree that a life of meaning and purpose is dependent to personal experiences. To live the experience of a meaningful life often depends on the circumstances along with experiences that people endure. A life of…

In A Lesson Before Dying by Ernest J. Gaines, the idea that guidance is needed to help people who have falling in despair and they need to regain their sense of purpose. Chipping away at ignorance is needed so that the true potential of the individual is revealed. This ignorance is caused by the submission of the portion of society to a higher power who abuses said power. Grant Wiggins in the book A Lesson Before Dying, has started to lose his purpose of staying in his little town and teaching…

“It is not the strongest of the species that survive, nor the most intelligent, but the one most responsive to change” (Darwin). How does one survive all the obstacle they face in life? Obstacles such as not having a job to pay the bills, stress from school, or even a fight one has with a friend or a loved one. What does it take to not only survive but thrive through the highs and lows of life? With purpose, tenacity, and adaptability anyone can have the ability to survive any obstacle in…

a wide range of questions: What is my purpose in life? What are my goals for my life? Am I raising my children to have Faith in God? One person’s belief or theory may be different from another because many factors influence a person’s worldview – cultural background, life experiences, the values and attitudes they were raised with and habits that they have acquired from childhood to adulthood. Our worldview’s are constantly evolving as the world around us changes and as we change with it.…

I know that I must focus on my future because of its hidden potential, but I also know that I must always come back to give back to my community. I know that the question that bothers me will be answered fully when the time is right. I am still unaware of my complete purpose in life, but I believe I have gotten a good glimpse of what I am meant to be and do. My mother, a simple woman, often says “El que no vive para servir, no sirve para vivir”. This translates directly into “A person who does…

about Jesus that I had heard a thousand times, but for the first time in my life it finally started to resonate in my head, and I could feel the transformation in my mind begin. While I was a long ways from being fully sold, I knew it was a start. The only real exposure to Jesus I had up to this point was from priests and other people who were usually of significant age. But seeing the counselors at camp, who were young and relatable to myself, being passionate about their faith almost left…

happiness there are several important factors to achieve happiness: finding a purpose, meaning, and love; however, achieving it in a selfless way that benefits not only yourself but others. The second half of happiness is not denying yourself to experience it, living in the present moment, and cherishing the people who make you happy. This…

although I did get two publications in Journal of Endocrinology and a great recommendation letter, all of which did not help me reach my goal. I lost my sense of pride. Being a meritorious student back in India had not helped me at all. Then came a time when all I could see and hear were the words of rejection in the letters and emails from the program directors. And when I was waiting for my sunshine, fortuitously, I received a job offer on a J1 visa at Harvard University in the same lab. I was…