“No synonym for God is so perfect as Beauty.” “Nothing dollarable is safe. … One must labor for beauty as for bread.“ “Society speaks and all men listen, mountains speak and wise men listen.” In a world of ticking clocks and relentless noise, John Muir’s voice still echoes—clear, […]
“Like winds and sunsets, wild things were taken for granted until progress began to do away with them. Now we face the question whether a still higher ‘standard of living’ is worth its cost in things natural, wild and free.” Aldo Leopold was more than a conservationist. He […]
In a world obsessed with growth, speed, and control, Masanobu Fukuoka offered something radically different: stillness, simplicity, and surrender. A farmer, scientist, and philosopher, Fukuoka spent much of his life challenging the assumptions of modern agriculture—and modern life. His approach, called natural farming or the “do-nothing method,” wasn’t […]
Excellence Reporter: Betsy, what is the meaning of life? Betsy Damon: If life is a miracle, then the meaning of life is to be in the miracle: Alive, awake and aware. If you see someone who needs a helping hand, help them. If you have an extra piece […]
Excellence Reporter: Professor Agyeman, what is the meaning of life? Julian Agyeman: To me, the meaning of life is the imperative to embark on a journey toward planetary flourishing. We must do this in a sustainable manner, ensuring a better quality of life for all, now, and into […]
Excellence Reporter: Chad, what is the meaning of life? Chad Mercree: In the past few years my perceptions of the meaning of life have changed. I used to believe that the purpose of life was to ‘wake up’ spiritually, that we are all unfinished eggs and the experiences […]
Excellence Reporter: Sandy, what is the meaning of life? Sandy Wiggins: What is the meaning of life? I don’t know that any of us can honestly answer the question. It may actually be a meaningless question. Yet we human beings are hardwired to make meaning. Why? Perhaps the […]
Life is a beautiful reflection, of my choices and actions Karma, the law of cause and effect serves to determine what happens next Experiencing life is such an adventure, With all divine creation interacting together Praying to keep the world happy and calm Any living beings must suffer […]
Excellence Reporter: Dr. Albrecht, what is the meaning of life? Glenn Albrecht: The meaning of life comes with an understanding that it is not the isolated property of a single, independent organism, but a shared property, the ‘biocomunen‘ (life sharing), between multiple organisms all coordinating their actions to […]
Excellence Reporter: Rev. Kowalski, what is the meaning of life? Gary Kowalski: Whether you believe it or not, your life began 13.7 billions years ago when, inexplicably, things started. From the beginning, your birth (and that of countless of others creatures) was written into the world-lines of a […]
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: Mindahi, what is the meaning of life? Mindahi Bastida Muñoz: Life on Earth is possible due to the presence of the four sacred elements: fire, water, air and earth. All beings are the reflection of those elements; we, as humans, are too the reflection of those […]
When asked the question what is the meaning of life?, I would be tempted to reply, “I don’t know”. Every day, I am more and more in awe about this incredible place called “the universe” we live in. And every day, I am more and more aware of […]
Excellence Reporter: Master Oberon, what is the meaning of life? Oberon Zell: Cherish diversity! Find fascination in the strange and unusual. Live passionately. Explore everything, especially things forbidden, with boundless curiosity. Read voraciously. Grow a garden. Establish and maintain altars in your home. Celebrate the ever-turning Wheel of […]
Humans and all creatures are meaning-making “machines”; no living creature would survive without meaning-making. Everything that happens to us and around us that we encounter for the first time causes us to assign a meaning to it. Once we see the same pattern of experiences occurring in our […]
Excellence Reporter: Dr. Poelina, what is the meaning of life? Dr. Anne Poelina: I think of this question from the perspective that I am a Nyikina Warrwa Traditional Custodian from the Kimberley region of Australia. When I introduce myself I say ‘ngayoo yimardoowarra marnil’ which means I belong […]
Excellence Reporter: Manitonquat, what is the meaning of life? Manitonquat: Life has no universal or absolute meaning, the concept of meaning is a human one and there never will be universal agreement among human beings, so each person must make his own meaning, the meaning that fits his own […]
Excellence Reporter: Raymon, what is the meaning of life? Raymon Grace: It is my opinion that we arrived on planet Earth, third rock from the sun, for a reason. History shows those before us did not make the best choices to keep the earth clean and healthy. The […]
Excellence Reporter: Mr. Tanahashi, what is the meaning of life? Kazuaki Tanahashi: “To me, the meaning of life is to be awake. Awakening is to realize the infinite value of each moment of your own life as well as of other beings, then to continue to act accordingly.” […]
Excellence Reporter: Abbot Sona, what is the meaning of life? Ajahn Sona: What is the meaning of life? I’m glad you asked. That question assumes there is a meaning. It is the beginning of a meaningful life. The question is asked sometimes from sheer desperation, and is frequently […]
Excellence Reporter: Ocean, what is the meaning of life? Ocean Robbins: To me, it’s about love. Love for our bodies, hearts, minds and spirits. Love for the people we cherish. Love for all life. In my work, I focus on food, and on what happens when we bring […]
Excellence Reporter: Lauren, what is the meaning of life? Lauren Singer: “To me the meaning of life is very, very simple: I hope to create and inspire positive environmental change. That is what drives me every single day.“ *** Lauren Singer – Zero Waste Lifewww.TrashIsForTossers.com Copyright © 2016 Excellence Reporter
Excellence Reporter: Teri, what is the meaning of life? Teri Degler: Many years ago I saw a brilliantly colored poster emblazoned with a quote by Tolstoy: “The sole meaning of life is to serve humanity.” This saying moved me profoundly, but even in those days – heady, idealistic, […]
Excellence Reporter: Sadhviji, what’s the meaning of life? Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswatiji: This is such a beautiful question and a question that resonates deeply with us all. Growing up in Los Angeles and being a psychology major, I was always cognizant of this question, but for me, it was […]
“I’m not sure it’s true. I believe that maybe here in this room we are all looking for new things. We are curious. And actually we find our balance into the unknown. But so many people in life don’t trust life at all. So many people are afraid […]
Excellence Reporter: Alexi, what is the meaning of life? Alexi Panos: The meaning of life is the meaning YOU give it. We are creators, and we are, in all moments, creating the reality we see and live in with our thoughts, words and actions. Unfortunately, a lot of […]
Consciousness is a way of living. Can we be observant of our actions while we take them; perceive their effects prior to creating them; and ‘see’ what is initiating our actions starting early in our thinking. It is not culturally expected or taught in the Western world and […]
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 […]
Excellence Reporter: Kay, what is the meaning of life? Kay Cafasso: Meaning-full-ness in this life is truly felt at the times when we are of benefit to others, and when we participate in this beautifully and wonderfully woven web of support. This world is made of layers overlapping […]
Excellence Reporter: Shilpa, what is the meaning of life? Shilpa Jain: What I have learned is that the meaning of life is to love and be loved — to be connected in the web of love — in every realm imaginable. In my work with change makers around […]
Excellence Reporter: Danielle, what is the meaning of life? Danielle Fong: “Life is a dance of chemicals and information, energy and motion, that stretches across organism, kin, species, into the distant future and the ancient past.” *** ~Danielle Fong, The girl from the future Cofounder, Chief Science Officer and […]
Excellence Reporter: Mr. Sivaraksa, what is the meaning of life? Sulak Sivaraksa: The meaning of my life is to breathe properly, in order to synchronize my head with my heart, to transform greed, hatred, and delusion in myself to be generosity, loving kindness and wisdom. Buddhism teaches us […]
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