“About once or twice every month I engage in public debates with those whose pressing need it is to woo and to win the approval of supernatural beings. Very often, when I give my view that there is no supernatural dimension, and certainly not one that is only […]
“Don’t aim at success—the more you aim at it and make it a target, the more you are going to miss it. For success, like happiness, cannot be pursued; it must ensue, and it only does so as the unintended side-effect of one’s dedication to a cause greater […]
Life is a blessing with rich soil to grow every possible contribution we can make with our time and resources, for a good life for people close to us, in our ecosystems, and most of all, that people 500 years from now, have far better lives. LOVE Life […]
Excellence Reporter: Rosalyn, what is the meaning of life? Rosalyn W. Berne: In my early childhood I encountered the spirits of people who were deceased. This taught me that there is something really special about being alive; that human life on Earth is precious, as it gives our souls […]
Excellence Reporter: Dan, what is the meaning of life? Dan Pallotta: Life is empty and meaningless. We give it all of its meaning. Sometimes that’s a good thing, sometimes it’s not. Someone looks at me in a certain way. They didn’t mean anything by it. But I have a […]
The meaning of life is to fulfill your soul’s intentions for incarnating and make a lasting positive impact on our world while living in a state of reverence for all of life. To do this, you’ll need to awaken to your divinity through spiritual practice and align your […]
“We are evolutionary creatures whose meaning in life is largely dependent on how well we can collaborate with the evolutionary process, at every level – cosmic, planetary, and human – therefore striving to align our well-being and happiness with that of the entire creation.” *** ~Diarmuid O’Murchu, a […]
Excellence Reporter: Michel, what is the meaning of life? Michel Bauwens: What if there is no meaning to life, but the meaning that we give to it? This conclusion is what imposed itself to me after a deep mid-life crisis when I was in my forties. I was not […]
Doing what you love and loving what you do! ~Jonah Berger, best-selling author, marketing professor at the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Berger is an expert on word of mouth, viral marketing, social influence, social contagion, and trends. jonahberger.com Copyright © 2015 Excellence Reporter
For me, there are two levels to answering the question, “What is a meaningful life?”, because there are two levels to reality. There is, of course, the temporary, conventional side of reality. On this level of reality, there appear to be separate “things” that somehow exist independent from […]
Political, philosophical and religious leaders throughout human history have been sharing their interpretations of what is the true “meaning of life.” We can trace most of our wars—local, regional and global—to disagreements on this subject. Often these conflicts are clothed in fiercely topical garb but if you dig […]
What is the meaning of life? I don’t quite see life as having a meaning so much as I see it as the world’s most amazing opportunity. To me, our existence doesn’t have to have meaning to be meaningful. These are the two kinds of opportunities I value […]
What is the meaning of life? Life has no inherent meaning. And… as humans, we’re meaning-making machines. So my suggestion is — make up a meaning that feels inspiring and good and worthwhile to you. Change it as you grow and age, as your priorities shift and morph. […]
Excellence Reporter: What is the meaning of life? Robin Fox: here is a verse I wrote more or less in answer to your question. I called us “Apes with existential questions.” From “The Passionate Mind” (2000, p. 52). “And did some sly, malicious god when an ape first stood and faced the […]
Excellence Reporter: Prof. Pinker, what is the meaning of life? Steven Pinker: “The meaning of life is to perpetuate life, to increase knowledge, wisdom, and beauty, and to maximize the flourishing and minimize the suffering of sentient beings.” *** ~Steven Pinker is an experimental psychologist who conducts research […]
Excellence Reporter: Don Trent, what is the meaning of life? FOUR ARROWS: The Meaning of Life is first a Great Mystery. Once this is accepted and embraced wholeheartedly, it can become the foundation for an adventure in discovery and humility. All that is required is intentionally and intuitively realizing […]
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