Searching for the Meaning of Life: Reflection of a Question-Seeker

Haris
3 min readFeb 8, 2023

“Discovering the purpose of existence: The musings of one in search of answers.”

Searching for the Meaning of Life: Reflection of a Question-Seeker
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Today, I sat quietly and reflected on the meaning of life. Often, we get caught up in our daily routines and forget to question the purpose of our lives. But, philosophy teaches us that knowing the meaning of life is important in making our lives more meaningful.

As humans, we have the freedom to choose what we want in life. This freedom brings the responsibility to make the right choices. However, wrong choices can lead us to feel unhappy and not grow as individuals.

Therefore, I decided to embark on a journey within myself to find the meaning of life that aligns with my personality and desires. I am determined to continuously question the meaning of life and find the right answers.

Through self-reflection and reading many philosophy books, I learned that the meaning of life is personal and different for everyone. Some search for happiness, some for success, and others for blessings. I realized that I myself want to live with a clear purpose and meaning and do things that make me happy and positively contribute to my surroundings.

I realize that finding the meaning of life is not easy. But, I am confident that with consistent effort and determination, I will be able to find the right answers. I will continue to pray for strength and courage to pursue my dreams and make the right choices in life.

In conclusion, I hope that my reflection can provide inspiration and encouragement for readers to also search for their own meaning of life. Don’t be afraid to start your journey within yourself, because in the end, we will all find the right answers and live.

“When we find our meaning of life, we will feel more motivated and have a clear purpose in life. As the famous philosopher Aristotle said, ‘Man does not live only to breathe, but to do things that make him feel alive’. We all have the ability to make our lives more meaningful by choosing to pursue what we want and what makes us happy.”

“At its core, finding the meaning of life is about finding ourselves and understanding what makes us happy. As the famous philosopher Søren Kierkegaard said, ‘Life is a climb into oneself’. We must understand that we are unique individuals and have the potential to do great things. We must find the strength within us and make choices that make us happy and grow as individuals.”

“Finding the meaning of life requires effort and courage to take risks. As the famous philosopher Ralph Waldo Emerson said, ‘When we make a decision to do something, we start creating the universe around us’. We must be brave enough to pursue what we truly want and be willing to accept the consequences of our choices. Ultimately, finding the meaning of life is about living with purpose and making a positive impact on the world.”

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Haris

Hai, I’m Haris. I am a Writer living in Indonesia. I am also interested in reading and writing. You can read https://www.haris.eu.org/