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What do you think is the purpose of your life
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officerripley
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I was told all the time by my dad when I was kid that the best thing I could do is not be an inconvenience to anybody. (I didn't want to believe it back then, thought that surely I was meant for more important things than that, but I believe it now.)
shedevil7953
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I have wondered this question all my life! I didn't have children so no grandchildren either. I've had 3 ischemic strokes and have right side deficits, balance issues, handwriting/typing, right eye vision blurry. Is this my penance? I lost my husband last year due to dementia so I'm all alone. I still wonder this question!
I have had a 'reading' which told me that I have incarnated at times of plagues in other lives. However, I don't seem to have been in the medical profession but I have been a herbalist.TY Rosemarie! So happy to hear you like this topic too.
I say ignore any who ridicule..it's their problem if they need to be nasty. Of course, my tendency would be to answer but of course in a respectful manner as I can
Sounds like you have read some material as I have..do you have any books you would recommend
Not sure if I can be open about this, but I do have a memory of living through a plague in France....I nursed all four of my children and watched them die...then I succumbed myself.
Lara
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Im sorry you are going through such intense suffering but I don't believe it's a "penance" or a punishment. I believe good people suffer for many many reasons that are hard for us to understand. Sometimes maybe it's to teach us patience or what suffering is like so we can show compassion toward others, or to grow in faith and hope or grow in other ways, or write or share about it to help others, or to test how you deal with it and who you will trust and lean on, and who will come to you and care for you and spend time to help you.
I don't know as there are so many ways we can grow inside as we journey on to a place of peace and love.
Stay strong shedevil....and perhaps taking "devil" out of your name might help
. The devil is real and natural consequences will come from any association with Evil. Stay positive
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SetWave
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I honestly do not know.
"Sometimes it's your turn, sometimes it's mine. It's like playing house..........sometimes you be the mommy sometimes I'll be the mommy.........."
My mother said that to me after she was dead.
Ladybj
Live, Laugh and Love
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My thought exactly!!!!!
Ladybj
Live, Laugh and Love
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To love one another and make the World a better place for our next generation. However, a lot of people did not get the memo. JMO
Irwin
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- Denver, Colorado, U.S.A.
I don't think there is any "purpose" to my life, other than trying to keep it interesting, which I do with my hobbies. Well, I guess my purpose is to be a good companion to my wife and a good buddy to my dog who really needs me these days since he's nearly totally blind.
officerripley
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Sorry for your loss and troubles, shedevil. I hope things get better for you.
officerripley
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"Procreate" is also not quite as unromantic as "bonking (I don't ever, ever, ever remember saying to my other half, "Shall we go upstairs and procreate."
I'm feeling miserable now, I feel as though I missed out, this procreating sounds like much more fun than bonking.
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Verisure
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Just thank God that you don't live in Missouri.
Mr. Ed
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My purpose is not yet defined, I make it up as I go.
hollydolly
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- London England
My goodness, we don't want you to be all alone, at least count us as friends, and if there's anything any of us can do for you, please don't be afraid to ask...
asp3
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I don't believe there is an overarching purpose to people's lives from anywhere beyond us. Some parents have children for specific purposes, but that's a different sort of purpose and a rather selfish attitude from the parents.
The only purpose in my life is what I choose for it. I generally try to reduce my negative impact on others and try to provide some positive impact for others. I also generally try to see out beauty, thank those who created things I find beautiful and share them with people who may be interested in them.
The only purpose in my life is what I choose for it. I generally try to reduce my negative impact on others and try to provide some positive impact for others. I also generally try to see out beauty, thank those who created things I find beautiful and share them with people who may be interested in them.
Murrmurr
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I feel the same - yes to both. As we go about the business of surviving, we are likely to stumble across various ways we can be of purpose.
fuzzybuddy
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I'm not sure about lofty goals, and things like procreation. To me, it seems that none of that stuff happens unless you're alive. It's been scientifically proven that dead people have poor grades in accomplishing tasks.. I think the purpose of my life is to live.
Serenity4321
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- Florida
shedevil..Thanks...This is an example of why I think reincarnation is just and possible. It seems unfair that you have these challenges and others do not. I do not agree with the popular quote that life is unfair. I believe eventually ALL is fair..(and no not just in love and war..
) I believe there is ultimate justice; however, that may take a few lifetimes. BUT I still am hoping there are just other dimensions, not other earthly lives when we die.Could be too, that those who have harsher challenges are the stronger souls who can help to overcome a collective consciousness 'debt' of negative behavior and it has nothing to do with personal penance. We are often told we are all ONE and so perhaps we carry burdens of
weaker souls until they can develop more strength..
shedevil, I think your sharing your life might inspire others to examine the purpose of their own lives..and perhaps make beneficial improvements ....so I Thank you
(It's really frustrating to be so limited in time and space when it comes to these topics.)
I am really curious why you picked shedevil as your moniker..but respect if u choose to not say.
Thanks again
Serenity4321
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I am not sure why you said you can't talk about it..is it a restricted subject or just too personal for you? I once had a reading and nothing 'rang true' for me.....but I believe it is possible for others to have revelations...
There are a lot of narrow-minded people around. They don't have 'past life recall', so they don't think anyone else should! However, I have 'known' facts which have later been confirmed by archaeologists, so I know there is something going on.