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(Message started by: sundancer on Aug 13th, 2005, 8:49am)
Title: Life's purpose
Post by sundancer on Aug 13th, 2005, 8:49am
What is the purpose in life?  Seriously investigating....need answers.
Title: Re: Life's purpose
Post by don on Aug 13th, 2005, 8:55am
If you want to know an effective dosage for verapamil let me know.

WTF is this geru.com ?
Title: Re: Life's purpose
Post by E-Double on Aug 13th, 2005, 9:00am
I suggest you read either Kierkegaard or Camus.

Let us know how your search goes.

I also recommend going over 480 mg. of verapamil but you may want to try regular release as opposed to the extended ;;D

Isn't life "Absurd" ;)
Title: Re: Life's purpose
Post by Jimmy B. on Aug 13th, 2005, 9:07am

on 08/13/05 at 08:49:01, sundancer wrote:
What is the purpose in life?  Seriously investigating....need answers.



My take anyhoo...To live in the moment and remember the past is gone and the future doesn't exist. All we have is what is here and now. Also to remember to differentiate between what we need and what we desire. Because expending energy on searching for the things we desire, we may lose the things we need.

Is everything alright?...usually someone is looking for existential reasoning when things are really bleak.

edited because *&%$ spelling.
Title: Re: Life's purpose
Post by don on Aug 13th, 2005, 9:08am

Quote:
Isn't life "Absurd"


So is the thread.

The only one with the correct answer is BobP and he lies a lot.
Title: Re: Life's purpose
Post by pattik on Aug 13th, 2005, 9:38am
;;D...to live in the moment ;;D
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y71/northcolor/WWI_Flying_Ace.gif
Title: Re: Life's purpose
Post by vig on Aug 13th, 2005, 9:42am
be decent
help others
enjoy

http://www.kdlltd.com/vig/mothMosaics.jpg

:)
Title: Re: Life's purpose
Post by Sandy_C on Aug 13th, 2005, 9:57am

on 08/13/05 at 08:49:01, sundancer wrote:
What is the purpose in life?  


Love, for oneself and for others.
Respect, for oneself and for others.
Enjoyment in watching a hummingbird, smelling a rose, looking at a sleeping child.
Knowledge that you are but one small piece of a huge world  waiting there and open for you to enjoy all that Mother Nature has to offer.

And my personal favorite:  Procreation!  Making babies !

;;D


Sandy
Title: Re: Life's purpose
Post by don on Aug 13th, 2005, 10:03am
Gunning down a 10 point buck, ripping out his innards, hangin him in a barn to dry, and feeding off of him for 6 months.
Title: Re: Life's purpose
Post by TxBasslady on Aug 13th, 2005, 10:14am

on 08/13/05 at 10:03:56, don wrote:
Gunning down a 10 point buck, ripping out his innards, hangin him in a barn to dry, and feeding off of him for 6 months.



LMAO.....you sound just like my oldest son    :o

Would be his answer....if asked.     ;;D

Jean
Title: Re: Life's purpose
Post by don on Aug 13th, 2005, 10:18am
Setting a sharp snelled hook into the throat of a12 lb bass, ripping him from the water, slicing open his guts, skinning him without mercy, cooking his flesh and mounting his skin.

(and 480 mg of verapamil)

Feeling better Jean? LMAO!
Title: Re: Life's purpose
Post by Kevin_M on Aug 13th, 2005, 10:28am
There is a certain practicality to Don's purposes really.   ;)

Human life obviously belongs to the potentialities of being.  Without fundamental structural presence, struggling with meaning or purpose would not be possible.  
 After that, then there's that crap about a moral imperative not to waste or destroy our lives and the unconditional imperative to acknowledge every person as a person.  
 Deciding which way to be, and then the courage to dare a new step.*


I'll go with Don on this one.  ;;D

*Paul Tillich
Title: Re: Life's purpose
Post by TxBasslady on Aug 13th, 2005, 10:34am
Matter of fact, I am feeling fantastic today...no CH the last 2 nights...What else could a girl ask for???  LMAO


My contribution....my obsession....my purpose for living:


http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5d808b3127cce922a25a076e600000016108GZtmzhu1Y


Jean
Title: Re: Life's purpose
Post by don on Aug 13th, 2005, 10:51am
Heres your "purpose of life"

(Imitrex to abort)

http://www.kentuckywhitetail.com/images/206_hutch2000-1.jpg
Title: Re: Life's purpose
Post by TxBasslady on Aug 13th, 2005, 11:04am
:o

Nice rack      ;;D

J
Title: Re: Life's purpose
Post by Redd715 on Aug 13th, 2005, 11:10am
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b4cf32b3127cce9b15c5120c2e00000015108AauGjFu2ZNh

My purpose.....
Title: Re: Life's purpose
Post by clarence on Aug 13th, 2005, 11:12am
Though I'm not Presbyterian, I have always liked the Westminster Confession of Faith on this issue:

What is the chief end of humanity?
To love God and enjoy Him forever.

Casey
Title: Re: Life's purpose
Post by nani on Aug 13th, 2005, 11:16am

on 08/13/05 at 08:49:01, sundancer wrote:
What is the purpose in life?  


Love
Title: Re: Life's purpose
Post by sandie99 on Aug 13th, 2005, 11:21am
Love & happiness!  [smiley=heart.gif]
Title: Re: Life's purpose
Post by E-Double on Aug 13th, 2005, 11:25am
My philosphy can best be represented by these 2 pictures:

http://rds.yahoo.com/S=96062883/K=newcastle+brown+ale/v=2/SID=e/l=IVI/SIG=12gmo1tbv/EXP=1124036604/*-http%3A//mixtur.dk/billeder/olsmagning/newcastle_brown_ale.jpg
Beer is Good!

&

http://ed3.photosite.com/~photos/tn/89_348.ts1091894178734.jpg

Boo ya!!!


Treat people right, live life to it's fullest and Breathe!
Title: Re: Life's purpose
Post by Melissa on Aug 13th, 2005, 12:31pm

on 08/13/05 at 10:03:56, don wrote:
Setting a sharp snelled hook into the throat of a12 lb bass, ripping him from the water, slicing open his guts, skinning him without mercy, cooking his flesh and mounting his skin.

[smiley=sayyes.gif] [smiley=headbanger.gif]
Title: Re: Life's purpose
Post by Melissa on Aug 13th, 2005, 12:51pm

on 08/13/05 at 08:49:01, sundancer wrote:
What is the purpose in life?  Seriously investigating....need answers.

Honestly, you need to find that out for yourself.

For "ME", it's love & belief in God my creator, and through God, the peace and sense of purpose follows.  

Hard to explain, but I feel like my reason for being here is just to be me, and be as good of me as I can be.  I am just to be honest & true to myself, and more than that whenever possible.

mel
Title: Re: Life's purpose
Post by Jonny on Aug 13th, 2005, 1:00pm
Drink, smoke, fuck and pray for a painless death!!

Its not how long you live, its the quality of that life while your here  [smiley=headbanger.gif] [smiley=me&mb.gif] [smiley=moonwiggle.gif]
Title: Re: Life's purpose
Post by rextangle on Aug 13th, 2005, 1:21pm
My life came without instructions nor warranty.
Nobody said it was gonna be easy!
Title: Re: Life's purpose
Post by Redneck on Aug 13th, 2005, 5:51pm
If it ain't ripped, broke, or tore it will be.

If it don't fit, force it, if it breaks you needed another one any damn way.
Title: Re: Life's purpose
Post by Charlie on Aug 13th, 2005, 7:46pm
http://www.netsync.net/users/charlies/gifs/ebay.png

Charlie
Title: Re: Life's purpose
Post by gMike on Aug 13th, 2005, 8:28pm
Life just is.  Looking for meaning is a task that consumes most of our years.  Many find it in belief in something (God, religion, politics, etc). Others are consumed in a search for truth (science, discovery, knowledge).

Personally, I believe life is the avoidance of any type  pain and helping others to avoid pain.  If you're looking for much more than that you are bound to be disappointed at some point.  I too will be disappointed, but every day that does not contain more pain than joy goes in the plus column!

And no, I really don't believe in God, but I do believe in evil.

<Man, this got a bunch more serious than I intended....>
Title: Re: Life's purpose
Post by don on Aug 13th, 2005, 8:32pm

Quote:
Man, this got a bunch more serious than I intended....>


Yeah. I guess. LMMFAO

If I were searching for the meaning of life I dont think I would be asking on a CH site. LMAO!
Title: Re: Life's purpose
Post by lilboo on Aug 13th, 2005, 9:19pm
I think it all boils down to LOVE  ;;D
And Vig I love that picture.
Title: Re: Life's purpose
Post by don on Aug 13th, 2005, 10:54pm

Quote:
If it ain't ripped, broke, or tore it will be.


There are only 2 real puposes to life.

1. Procure as much duct tape as posible.

2. Use as much duct tape as possible.
Title: Re: Life's purpose
Post by Jasmyn on Aug 14th, 2005, 3:05am

Quote:
What is the purpose in life?


Be.

BTW I think Don is hurting right now just look at his posts! (psyc 101). ;)

Come on people lots of vibes for don! (and naturally verapamil!) :-*
Title: Re: Life's purpose
Post by BobG on Aug 14th, 2005, 1:03pm
The purpose of life?

To amass as much money as possible.
Title: Re: Life's purpose
Post by maffumatt on Aug 14th, 2005, 4:42pm
I am with Red on this one, look into the eyes of your child and you will know why your here............
Title: Re: Life's purpose
Post by Redneck on Aug 14th, 2005, 6:27pm

on 08/13/05 at 22:54:19, don wrote:
There are only 2 real puposes to life.

1. Procure as much duct tape as posible.

2. Use as much duct tape as possible.




don't forget the WD-40, you may want it to move again!
Title: Re: Life's purpose
Post by JohnT on Aug 14th, 2005, 6:39pm
Life's purpose is what YOU make it. No matter what it is for you. YOU made the decision.
Title: Re: Life's purpose
Post by AussieBrian on Aug 14th, 2005, 9:18pm

on 08/14/05 at 18:27:30, Redneck wrote:
don't forget the WD-40, you may want it to move again!

And don't use force.  Get a bigger hammer.
Title: Re: Life's purpose
Post by sundancer on Aug 14th, 2005, 10:47pm
You people rock....asked the question and then left for the weekend.  This thread was like a gift when I got home.  Some great suggestions...keep em coming.
Title: Re: Life's purpose
Post by Frank_W on Aug 15th, 2005, 8:21am
To learn how to love and serve all of life.






Either that, or "To crush your enemy, to see him driven before you, and to hear the lamentation of the women!!"




I'm having a strange day....  [smiley=laugh.gif]
Title: Re: Life's purpose
Post by Bob P on Aug 15th, 2005, 8:44am
I see Jean has learned that Jimmy Houston trick of holding the fish out toward the camera so it looks bigger than it is.
Title: Re: Life's purpose
Post by burnt-toast on Aug 15th, 2005, 10:01am
In the natural order of things

Be born and learn from surviving the hazards of youth (Inexperience, Curiosity, Disease, Predators, Starvation).
Utilize skills passed along by a tight knit community containing family members of varing ages and skills.  

Select a mate who also learned from surviving the hazards of youth.  Secure shelter based on function over form within a supportive community.

Reproduce and teach your offsping how to survive the hazards of youth.  Depend on support and assistance  from a tight knit community in the development of your offspring.

Work to secure sufficient nourishment.  Kill preditors and die knowing your offspring is part of a supportive community and have been left with better survival skills than you.  


Within the unnatural order of things

Be born and shielded from the hazards of youth and suffer from a lack of basic knowlege and skills.  Gain limited skills from independent family members too busy to pay attention in an environment where senior age groups have been removed.    

Select mate(s) just as confused and ill equipped for with basic knowledge and skills.  Secure shelter based on form over function in a far off community because a preditor making more money tells you it's the place to buy.  Suffer additional time/resource stresses attempting to retain an unnecessary shelter.  

Reproduce & hope/count on someone else to raise your offspring, work excessively to secure nourishment and receive little assistance raising offspring.

Kiss the ass of preditors offering handouts and support for a price.  Pay whatever price preditors are demanding.  Die knowing your offspring don't have a clue and will have no one but preditors to count on for support.

Tom
Title: Re: Life's purpose
Post by don on Aug 15th, 2005, 10:11am

Quote:
I see Jean has learned that Jimmy Houston trick of holding the fish out toward the camera so it looks bigger than it is.


Yup. Thats exactly what I do on the internet when I send out a..............  Never mind.
Title: Re: Life's purpose
Post by Langa on Aug 15th, 2005, 10:29am
Dancing... :D

Langa
Title: Re: Life's purpose
Post by giffy76 on Aug 15th, 2005, 10:48am
Lots of friends, lots of beer. and lots of friends with beer. Oh yea, strippers too. Strippers + Beer = friends.

Just kiddin. I have no clue what lifes purpose is. My wife says that my purpose is to drive her insane, lucky for me it was a short trip.
Title: Re: Life's purpose
Post by Bob P on Aug 15th, 2005, 10:52am

Quote:
Yup. Thats exactly what I do on the internet when I send out a..............  Never mind.
I wonder how many of your picture recients have gone crosseyed?
Title: Re: Life's purpose
Post by ghost62 on Aug 15th, 2005, 11:06am
To be, then to not.
After life we all just rot.
not matter how good or bad something is, life is still the longest thing you will ever do.





Is today tomorrow?
Title: Re: Life's purpose
Post by don on Aug 15th, 2005, 11:20am

Quote:
I wonder how many of your picture recients have gone crosseyed?


Or flat out blind.

My only pupose in life right now is to be on a plane to vegas Sept. 7.  I have a few various purposes after that.
Title: Re: Life's purpose
Post by Sandy_C on Aug 15th, 2005, 12:07pm

on 08/15/05 at 10:01:36, burnt-toast wrote:
In the natural order of things

Be born and learn from surviving the hazards of youth (Inexperience, Curiosity, Disease, Predators, Starvation).
Utilize skills passed along by a tight knit community containing family members of varing ages and skills.  

Select a mate who also learned from surviving the hazards of youth.  Secure shelter based on function over form within a supportive community.

Reproduce and teach your offsping how to survive the hazards of youth.  Depend on support and assistance  from a tight knit community in the development of your offspring.

Work to secure sufficient nourishment.  Kill preditors and die knowing your offspring is part of a supportive community and have been left with better survival skills than you.  


Within the unnatural order of things

Be born and shielded from the hazards of youth and suffer from a lack of basic knowlege and skills.  Gain limited skills from independent family members too busy to pay attention in an environment where senior age groups have been removed.    

Select mate(s) just as confused and ill equipped for with basic knowledge and skills.  Secure shelter based on form over function in a far off community because a preditor making more money tells you it's the place to buy.  Suffer additional time/resource stresses attempting to retain an unnecessary shelter.  

Reproduce & hope/count on someone else to raise your offspring, work excessively to secure nourishment and receive little assistance raising offspring.

Kiss the ass of preditors offering handouts and support for a price.  Pay whatever price preditors are demanding.  Die knowing your offspring don't have a clue and will have no one but preditors to count on for support.

Tom


Wouldn't it be nice if we were all doing this in the natural order of things.  Unfortunately, I'm very much afraid that this world is going the un-natural route these days.
:-/

Sandy
Title: Re: Life's purpose
Post by Jasmyn on Aug 15th, 2005, 12:36pm

on 08/15/05 at 08:21:22, Frank_W wrote:
To learn how to love and serve all of life.






Either that, or "To crush your enemy, to see him driven before you, and to hear the lamentation of the women!!"




I'm having a strange day....  [smiley=laugh.gif]


Me too Frank, I seem to have lost today. :(
Title: Re: Life's purpose
Post by sundancer on Aug 15th, 2005, 4:05pm
I've observed too many people that are afraid to die because they are afraid they've never lived.  They seem to be full of bitterness and anger.  I'm trying to restucture so as not to live my life without purpose.
Title: Re: Life's purpose
Post by Frank_W on Aug 15th, 2005, 4:12pm
I can say honestly, that I've packed more living into the past two decades, than most people do in a couple of lifetimes. I've gone everywhere I've wanted to go, done everything I've wanted to do, tried hundreds of different hobbies and new skills... This lifetime has held another theme for me, too: Of tying up loose ends with people. I can count, on one hand, the number of people that I've ended relationships on a harsh note with. If my death were to come tomorrow, I would go with only one regret, and that would be not being able to see my daughter grow into an adult. Other than that, my only thought, is that when my death comes, I want to be perfectly lucid, so I can greet it like an old friend and say, "My bags are packed! What took you so long? Let's go!! On to the next adventure!"  :)


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