The meaning of life is the big picture and how we as individuals fit in. It is about human well-being and what makes us happy and adds value to our existence. It is subject to individual interpretation based on many factors including cultural beliefs, life experiences and religious convictions.
Many Christians believe that we were put on the earth to do all things for God’s glory. Buddhism teaches that the purpose of life is spiritual enlightenment. Others believe the meaning of life is simply to find happiness. All of these ideas have merit.
A combination of selected concepts from multiple theories, including but not limited to religion and common sense, form a logical set of values for modern living. Doing things the right way for the right reasons and behaving ethically in general is a logical beneficial and health promoting path of moderation which eventually leads to wisdom and an advanced state of consciousness. (White, 357) When we do what we know is right we feel good about ourselves and are in a better position to promote satisfaction, peace and happiness. This feeling projects and is contagious.
Works Cited:
White, Thomas. Basic Issues in Philosophy. New York, NY: Long, 2008.