Meaning is Crafted

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Claim

Meaning, or purpose to our lives is not something that we are born with, and even on that case, we have no way of knowing what our purpose in life is. Therefore, in either case our purpose has to be decided, we have to define, plan and declare our purpose Clear direction matters more than speed of progress Truth and goodness are defined by practical usefulness.

Explanation

Since we are our own unique person, we can't copy another's purpose Surrendering agency to external forces destroys individual identity. We have to dive deep Introspection develops self-knowledge through internal examination, find our Passion is deep desire that sustains intrinsic motivation through difficulty, and cultivate our authentic self.

Why it matters

Without it, we are simply Facing unlimited options paralyzes decision and breeds helplessness, unable to take control of the way our life is headed because we don't know where we are going.

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It is okay to not be sure about your purpose even after you have decided it, since it can and probably will change over time Identity persists across time through psychological continuity, and it is okay to include other's in our meaning of life, as long as they don't decide for us what that meaning will be Identity is shaped by and shapes our social interactions

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