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Very well said. Thank you. The only part I didn't get was the end of the second text: > It would be a life without purpose. I understand, that this might not
by FrojoS 14y ago
Very well said. Thank you.
The only part I didn't get was the end of the second text:
> It would be a life without purpose.
I understand, that this might not seem to be a fulfilling life to you. Though, these people can still have a purpose. It doesn't have to be happiness.
As an example, take the nurse or doctor who works unbearable hours in an emergency room, or the soldier who sacrifices his life for others. Some of these people might never be happy, but I would suggest, that their life has a purpose.
- thetabyte 14y agoIt was a section of a longer work, which explored human purpose, so I apologize if the abbreviation makes it lose some of its meaning. I don't actually want to share the whole text at this point (some of it is a bit personal), but, on the other hand, you still raise a good point. However, it's my opinion (of course, I've never lived any of those situations) that the same lessons apply. If you do work that good for humanity, even if it is miserable work, you should glean happiness is what you are able to achieve. The conditions are different, but I guess my focus is on avoiding saying "This is what I wasn't able to do", and replacing it with "This is what I have done". Which seems to be a tough task for most any person.
- gumbo 14y agoHi. I really appreciated this piece of work. Would you mind sharing the full version with us? Thanks.
- thetabyte 14y agoAfter some thinking, I'll go ahead. "On Happiness" addresses some life/purpose/possibly religious issues, so "your mileage may vary". That was the only section of my graduation speech that addressed happiness, but you're welcome to read the rest. On Happiness: https://docs.google.com/document/d/11gFKnGCqW_vfp-vG_raj768Q-aNCj6RKX0yFYHql0S4/edit https://docs.google.com/document/d/11gFKnGCqW_vfp-vG_raj768Q... Graduation speech: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1N1JYKJkEPp_ib6aB4sS_Os-zTflZOmXEj3LVp2HTg8Q/edit https://docs.google.com/document/d/1N1JYKJkEPp_ib6aB4sS_Os-z...