At the risk of sounding repetitive, I was born two weeks early than the due date. That very fact shows how anxious I was to start my life outside of the womb. I still to this day, hate feeling as though I am hibernating without choice. I have always wanted to choose my direction. I was born that anxious and stubborn. As we become more aware of our surroundings, our presence on Earth, the meaning of life becomes the journey. Like it or not, the decision to develop a sense of security comes from knowing what is good for us and what is not.
When we are confronted with loss or grief, we very often question the existence and meaning of our lives. I know this to be true. Loss makes us question the meaning of our own existence and we can't help but ponder about how much longer have to make a difference or experience our purpose. Time becomes critical. It can't be wasted. The meaning of our life means that we must feel loved. We must care about one another. We must reach out and care about others. We must take a chance on love. This is what gives our life meaning no matter what has transpired in the past. Risks give our lives meaning along with building our courage to follow through on what matters to us.
The meaning of life is personal. One size does not fit all. We are individuals who have different perceptions of right and wrong. We have opinions that may not be in sync with others but the fact is that this is what makes life interesting and allows us to appreciate our differences. This can also become dangerous. We may not grow to accept the differences and this can cause chaos, even violence. Sadly, we often forget that these differences have to be respected. History reminds us all too regularly. Compassion is the key to our "meaning" and our progress in life. This does not mean we should not establish boundaries. Knowing our boundaries and remembering them gives our lives meaning too. Boundaries also improve relationships. The "meaning of life" means to live truthfully. Confidence grows when we do so. This all contributes to the meaning of our lives. If we are lucky, others appreciate our efforts too but they don't have to necessarily. We feel whole within ourselves.
Our lives have meaning when we bring meaning to those things we love to do. Our lives have meaning when we show our love to those we love. The meaing is unconditional. The meaning is a natural cause and effect. The question is never fully answered but a process that continues throughout our lives.
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