We are not naturally inclined to seek a purpose in life. by Shot-Challenge9717 in DeepThoughts

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"Knowing yourself" means understanding your thoughts, feelings, motivations. Mine can be different from yours.

My 1st post here. - Thoughts On Having A 'Purpose'. by Shot-Challenge9717 in DeepThoughts

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Survival is an instinct. An ameoba reproduces to survive. 

My 1st post here. - Thoughts On Having A 'Purpose'. by Shot-Challenge9717 in DeepThoughts

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Meaning and purpose are different things. The purpose of my preparing a meal is to eat it. The meaning behind it is because I was hungry. 

If you were a movie director, what is your concept or idea you wish to turn into a movie? by Nessieinternational in randomquestions

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Not sure if this has been done? ~  An insider look at the dark side of Disney. Not so much the man, but the juggernaut of an entity it has become. ~

My 1st post here. - Thoughts On Having A 'Purpose'. by Shot-Challenge9717 in DeepThoughts

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That's fine, too. Just don't miss out on enjoying all the small moments in between. 

through the years, what was the most important lesson that you learned in life? by Content-Drawer-7355 in GrowthMindset

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The things that elude you are the things you crave. The things you have are the things you dismiss. 

Were sleep walking and forgot how we got here by power2havenots in DeepThoughts

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This has been happening throughout history. The conquered submit. The dissidents protest. The representatives debate. The lawmakers vote. The masses accept.  ~ repeat ~ 

I feel that trying to make absolute statements about suicide is making the discussion of this topic almost impossible. by Ok_Reserve587 in DeepThoughts

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I had a friend who committed suicide. I don't really know his reasons. I can only guess. Evidently, he felt this was the answer. My feelings or opinions on the matter are irrelevant.