How Love Brings Meaning to Life |
Have you ever been in a life-threatening situation and got out well? I did and it changed my view of life to a great extent. I realized that everyone is vulnerable to hurt, pain and illness, at any point in their lives, that life is a gift not a burden, but that it is also fragile.
When we recognize this woundedness in ourselves, we can begin to see it in others and open our hearts to them to show them love and understanding. There is no special state of consciousness to achieve, it’s about sharing love and that filled me with a deep sense of meaning.
I think I find meaning inside myself. Purpose is what I do on the outside that contributes to how much meaning I feel in my life.
What are your thoughts about how you find meaning and purpose?
When life is disrupted, I may focus purely on myself. I may become self-centered and disconnected from the world outside of me. At this point, I might start asking myself: “What is the meaning in my life?” If I can’t find an answer, then that could lead to feeling useless and hopeless, and even depressed.
What ways do you create meaning in your life, especially when life is disrupted?
If we take the time to be kind to other people, to listen to them, and to support them, it can really make a big difference for us, especially when we are struggling.
We can build relationships and friendships which make us feel more connected and we may feel a greater purpose in life. It may not work all the time. Sometimes the chemistry simply does not work, but still I think the effort is worth doing.
How do you get meaning from relationships?
Staying in a toxic relationship can make someone feel that their whole life is falling apart, that nothing is left: there is no meaning or purpose in life. In the long run, this can have an impact on your mental and physical health.
What happens to your sense of meaning in your life when relationships are dysfunctional?
While most people strive to live a fulfilling life, it does not mean that one has to be in a relationship, nor does it mean a relationship should be considered as the only or main source of one’s happiness. True fulfillment comes from within. The mystery in life is to find it within, even when we cannot find it without.
What ways can we still have meaning in our lives even when relationships do not seem to contribute to it?
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@amiablePeace77 This was great insight! I'm glad you posted this.
@CelestialAurora
Hi CelestialAurora, nice to see you today and glad to hear you liked the post.
@amiablePeace77
What are your thoughts about how you find meaning and purpose? I can find meaning in life no matter what is happening. It is something that does not depend on outer circumstances.
What ways do you create meaning in your life, especially when life is disrupted?How do you get meaning from relationships? Relationships give me the chance to see myself in a mirror. What I see in others that bothers me is often what I have not yet come to terms with in myself.
What happens to your sense of meaning in your life when relationships are dysfunctional? Well I think it upsets the apple cart so to speak and I have to restructure my life to avoid being in the dumps.
What ways can we still have meaning in our lives even when relationships do not seem to contribute to it? I find that relationships do not need to define me, that I can create meaning by doing things that are purposeful for me alone.
@soulsings
Nice that you do not make your meaning in life dependent on outer circumstances like also relationships soul.
Good point about what you're getting bothered about in others is something you still have to work on. I find sometimes we can get annoyed with things because we still haven't reached acceptance.
@amiablePeace77 thanks !
@amiablePeace77
struggling with all this, Sorry no honest answer to give. Maybe because of non-acceptance I don't know but one thing I feel true to myself about is the things that piss me off in relationships are not my lack of acceptance but rather raw Triggers that feel like I am a volcano ready to erupt and spew my lava ash on whatever is in the pathway. Working on it but being honest.
Very good post and I will continue to try to improve.💙
@scarletPear1945 I agree that non reaction and anger management are very difficult. I try to stop and pause and take a 5-10 second break so I do not explode. It is not easy. Thanks for sharing.
@amiablePeace77 even if we don't have a relationship with another person, we can have a "relationship" with ourselves :) <3 if you treat yourself right, give yourself love, care for yourself, and put your own needs into consideration, that is how you can achieve developing a healthy relationship with yourself
What are your thoughts about how you find meaning and purpose? I was not sure about my purpose before but when I looked deep within me I found it. My purpose in this life is to help others. I feel a calmness and peace inside me, When I think about it. My gut instinct is telling me to follow my purpose. And I think it's the right thing to do. Because personally I like helping others for ex. Social service.
What ways do you create meaning in your life, especially when life is disrupted? I just be patient with my self and the situation. I just pray to God that things will become stable and better. It gives me courage to go through difficult situations in my life. And I assure you that I have overcome it. So praying is good for me. And my mental health. It calms me and gives me strength.
How do you get meaning from relationships? I have learned from my experience that some relationship are not worth your efforts. You just have to let go of this toxic and unhealthy relationship. And move on. While some relationship are worth your efforts and fulfilling. They teach you how to be patient and understanding. And how to understand others more deeply. They teach you about love and feeling of belonging. You will not feel like a out cast. You will feel that you belong with them. You will feel an instant connection with them. And will feel safe and comfortable. This feeling is so comforting for me I can't explain it.
@agreeableBlueberry7426
Thank you for sharing these insightful points with us. I can relate to what you said about feeling an instant connection with people, sometimes it's even like you know them for year although you might meet for the first time.
Nice that you have that spirituel anchor.