Is Seeking a Purpose in Life Beneficial?

Question

Does living with a purpose confer benefits, or are there adverse consequences to such a lifestyle?

Answer 1

Narrowing one’s life towards a purpose still stands as one of the most dangerous notions out there. Offsetting one’s attention in the form of any purpose at all could lead to bad consequences – for example, people who focus too much on their ‘purpose’ may lose their perspective on everything else. If someone believes to be a 'godly' purpose behind their actions, justifying any wickedness becomes easy as well. The passage goes to a certain level suggesting that life in itself is the meaning and getting involved in the meaning of life can be quite dangerous as it leads to madness if taken too seriously.

Comments

Sadghuru- great message, i agree with you , purpose it trap.

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Seeking a purpose caused depression in my life.

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I once saw a psychologist over 20 years ago, he said the same thing. Stop looking for a purpose in your career and job, because everyone thinks they need a purpose.

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I friggin loved this.  I stopped looking for my purpose, because even the most genius or smartest person in this world won't be able to answer mine or their purpose.  We just need to all live life and enjoy the moment.  Enjoy our freedom.  Enjoy exploring the possibilities.  We need to let go of everything.  Of course we still have our loved ones that give us a purpose, but what if they die and you are left alone.. so what now?  We have to just embrace life and love each moment of peace and tranquility, and to learn to evade danger to survive another day.  Accept the things we cannot change in the world, to have courage to change what I can for the better, and the wisdom to know right from wrong.

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A purpose is an answer, but life is a question.