Purpose

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Purpose

"Purpose is a word meaning an object to be reached; a target; an aim; a goal; a result that is desired; an intention. Purpose's basic concept is an individual's voluntary behavior activity awareness.

Purpose in life and, meaning in life, constructs originated in Victor Frankl's logotherapy writings on existential vacuum and will to meaning, and others who have theorized about and defined positive psychological functioning. Frankl observed that when person's search for meaning is blocked, it may be psychologically damaging. Positive life purpose and meaning was associated with strong religious beliefs, membership in groups, dedication to a cause, life values, and clear goals. Adult development and maturity theories include the purpose in life concept. Maturity emphasizes a clear comprehension of life's purpose, directedness, and intentionality which, contributes to the feeling that life is meaningful."


Who is it that has a life purpose? Should there be a paramount purpose in life or is the concept to have a purpose more organic than a fixed aim that's pursued through life? If you lack a traditional purpose this Society assigns a stigma of unproductive, defective, unmotivated, uncreative, etc. If you lack a life purpose are you missing some quality of health?

My purpose for the past 6 years has been to know myself. To inquire and accept what I find. A continual and perhaps insurmountable process, yet I felt that in deeply investigating, anything I then applied myself to would be richer and more fulfilling from a perspective of self-understanding... My drive is in this process. Whether I've been successful up to this point only my conduct can express. Outside this the idea of a “life purpose” seems immature to me, I've done that, but now I question my lethargic tendency to pursue more traditional purposes in life. What I’ve found is that I’m not attracted to the traditional results. Is my inactivity towards a traditional purpose a symptom or an achievement? Or should more value be placed on reaping the rewards found in productive and creative pursuits?

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Purpose

"Purpose is a word meaning an object to be reached; a target; an aim; a goal; a result that is desired; an intention. Purpose's basic concept is an individual's voluntary behavior activity awareness.

Purpose in life and, meaning in life, constructs originated in Victor Frankl's logotherapy writings on existential vacuum and will to meaning, and others who have theorized about and defined positive psychological functioning. Frankl observed that when person's search for meaning is blocked, it may be psychologically damaging. Positive life purpose and meaning was associated with strong religious beliefs, membership in groups, dedication to a cause, life values, and clear goals. Adult development and maturity theories include the purpose in life concept. Maturity emphasizes a clear comprehension of life's purpose, directedness, and intentionality which, contributes to the feeling that life is meaningful."


Who is it that has a life purpose? Should there be a paramount purpose in life or is the concept to have a purpose more organic than a fixed aim that's pursued through life? If you lack a traditional purpose this Society assigns a stigma of unproductive, defective, unmotivated, uncreative, etc. If you lack a life purpose are you missing some quality of health?

My purpose for the past 6 years has been to know myself. To inquire and accept what I find. A continual and perhaps insurmountable process, yet I felt that in deeply investigating, anything I then applied myself to would be richer and more fulfilling from a perspective of self-understanding... My drive is in this process. Whether I've been successful up to this point only my conduct can express. Outside this the idea of a “life purpose” seems immature to me, I've done that, but now I question my lethargic tendency to pursue more traditional purposes in life. What I’ve found is that I’m not attracted to the traditional results. Is my inactivity towards a traditional purpose a symptom or an achievement? Or should more value be placed on reaping the rewards found in productive and creative pursuits?

I had to read the emphasized sentences twice. It seemed to me Herr Frankl was describing the ideal factory worker. My singular purpose is to achieve some level of unconcern.

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“The goal is a sometime achievement, not something permanent.” – Gonzo
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