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The Meaning of Life

I am not worthy to tackle
this subject. To battle
‘The meaning of life’.
A culmination of hope and
a persistence to overcome
that which we cannot face.
With no prior warning
we are thrust into life. No understanding 
of that by which we are bound.
We often cannot find
true happiness imbedded within our mind.
We are unable to comprehend
that we in fact all alien beings, it contradicts
that which we see all about us. 
Oneness is a contradiction of individuality. 
There is no ‘meaning of life’ per se, 
life just happens to be that way. 
The ‘meaning of life’ for you
is most probably that which you might wish to be. 
But we are all different fish
in an ocean of millions, all with a different wish.  
The ‘meaning of life’ is as complex as life itself. 
I’ll let someone more worthy than I contemplate this subject. Someone who can adequately express in words this most challenging concept. 
The meaning of life - 
until then, remains a mystery.

Copyright © Ronald D Thompson | Year Posted 2019

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Smita Kulkarni Date: 9/18/2019 11:39:00 AM Hmm... it is a hard subject to comprehend! I sometimes realize that when we attach expectations and judgments to everything that happens, then it becomes hard to understand the meaning of life. When we observe everything as is, then to me everything looks just right. I try my best to stay aware of that every moment which is hard at many times... -Smita Login to Reply Ronald D Thompson Date: 9/18/2019 3:41:00 PM You are so right Smita, it doesn't always pay to read meaning into every single aspect of life. Appreciate your comment..Ron :)

Darlene De Beaulieu Date: 8/31/2019 5:04:00 PM Hello Ronald D. Thompson, oh,yes, life is a mystery. It always has been. Always will be. Have a nice evening my friend. xx Login to Reply Darlene De Beaulieu Date: 9/2/2019 5:51:00 PM Hello Ronald, your welcome. Thank you for the good wishes. Have a nice evening my friend. xx Ronald D Thompson Date: 8/31/2019 5:08:00 PM Without doubt life is a mystery!! We will never unveil the truth! Thank you for your kind comment. Good wishes to you Darlene....Ron xx

David Mchattie Date: 8/31/2019 4:27:00 PM I think it is very important for every person to answer just such a question if they hope to have some success in life. For me it is only to do actions that are meaningful. To get up each day and be a positive force no matter the slings and arrows I may face. Have a great day friend. Login to Reply Ronald D Thompson Date: 8/31/2019 4:41:00 PM Thank you David for your much appreciated comment. I love your spirit, the fact that you are a positive force, fighting off adversity! All the very best to you Sir!! Ron.