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If you had the opportunity to ask ONE QUESTION to your higher power/creator or whatever ethos you believe in, what would that ONE QUESTION be? If you believe we just fade away( for those who don't believe in a higher power or creator)what do YOU believe was your purpose here on this plane of existence?

JayJackson 7 Apr 8
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There is no "purpose" to our existence. But because we experience the vastness of the universe from our tiny, tiny, insigficant world, we tend to believe that we MATTER to that universe. That we must have a purpose! We don't. Nevermind our own short lives, the equally short life of our entire solar system is but a blip on the screen, in relation to the BILLIONS of years the universe has existed. Even the term "billions of years," is meaningless, because it comes from our tiny speck of a planet revolving around our tiny speck of a sun. If we think in terms of GALACTIC years, then the Big Bang was only 61 galactic years ago. And ONE galactic year ago dinosaurs roamed the Earth! Now THAT really shows how insignifcant WE are!

Ok. Thanks for your comment. Who is this "we" you comment on? I happen to believe that life has a purpose. Why else are you continuing your existence?

As far as the universe, the things we do here and in the future MATTER. If we destroy this planet do we not impact the orbit of the moon? If we settle other planets are we not, PURPOSEFULLY impacting that planet? I look forward to your retort. Being insignificant doesnt change a purpose it just gives you scale. Longevity is man made and so are the billions of years you comment about. Those things in and of themselves gives humanity significant provenance. The very exsistance of dinosaurs is history and knowledge, those are also purpose driven and significant.

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My purpose here is to experience my existence as fully as possible. That includes my thoughts, feelings, and experiences. And to share what I can of myself with others. And to love the people in my life that matter. If I make an impact on the world, great. If I don't, well okay.

Put that on a tee-shirt and I would buy one. Great comment.

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There is no purpose for me that I don't make for myself.

We're just here. It's just happening. Go nuts.

"Lets go crazy" by PRINCE!! Motto material. Thanks for sharing.

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Ticks. WTF? I mean, WTFing F? Seriously, Deity? WTF?

Lol, thanks for sharing Ma'am.

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My question: "Seriously?"

Lol, thanks for the comment.

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Mosquitos? Really?

gater Level 7 Apr 8, 2018

Yes, me to.

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I’m a atheist I don’t believe in a higher power so there is nothing to ask my question to. And as for a purpose why do people think they have to have a special purpose? Your purpose is no different that that of a tree a rat or any other living thing. Live your life at least long enough to pass your DNA off to your offsprings or next generation. We are special we just have a more powerful brain.

SLOW DOWN!! " Special purpose", how about just a purposeful life or something akin to it. My motivation is just that.

@JayJackson just to pass on our DNA and die just like any other living organisms.

@Donto101 thanks for commenting.

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One question.....WHY?

Ask for me too.

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My question to my higher power/creator - what will next week's lottery numbers be?

What is/was/will be my purpose on this plane of existence? No idea, mate. Hopefully I held up my end in some dinner conversations, and made some people feel happy. Oh, and I saw some awesome musical gigs.

Well done.

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We serve no purpose other than existing. No questions to ask.

Do you just exsist? Or are you part of a plan? Whats your day to day if it lacks purpose? These are my questions.

Being "part of a plan" is for the weak that need reassurance in life. My day-to-day is irrelevant.

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Be a good person. Help others.

Thats assuring. We need more folk like you with the same philosophy.

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"why don't you do something?"

Agreed. Thank you.

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My question: "WTF is wrong with you?!"

Lol. Thanks for commenting.

@JayJackson Sure.

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i don't believe in any higher power, so i would ask nothing. and i don't think anyone really has 2 have a purpose, not that you can't have one but i don't think its something you are born with, so i can't really answer that either

Byrd Level 7 Apr 8, 2018

Thanks for sharing. If I may, what gets you involved in your day to day? Whats your motivation to continue?

@JayJackson i eat when i am hungry, i sleep when i am tired, i look for companionship when i am lonely, i put more cloths on or sit closer 2 the fire when i am cold. thats pretty much it

@Byrd thank you for sharing.

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Did I live my best life, if not where did I go wrong, knowing that can I go back for a do over?

The purpose is what you make it - leaving the world better than when you arrived, bringing joy to the world, caring for those around you, etc. Combine as you wish!

Very nice, ma'am. Well put.

@JayJackson thank you for the compliment!

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