All of us are characterized by periods of doubt, "black bars" or hopeless gray grief. And if a person understands the meaning of life - he has a great incentive to remain in this world for as long as possible. With family and friends overcome adversities or rejoice at every happy day.
And yet many even at times envied domestic animals - cats and dogs, even hamsters. They all have joys, there is some secret (or vice versa - too obvious) knowledge, why they are here and who they are.
Dogs are created to be faithful to their flock, even if the leader of the pack is a man. Cats enjoy life , and the "crown of nature" is pleased to serve these rumbling coats of wool. Look at how much contentment and the world of animals. Even when they are sick, they remain themselves and do not know the moral torment.
Cats do not have doubts that they are cats. People are much more complicated.
The set of social roles is so diverse that sometimes we doubt that we are women. Do you want to bet? Then, first, remember your last "non-business" act. How you worked until late at night or saved someone who was clearly stronger than you. Think about those who have suffered a terrible sentence - infertility.
Any such reason can cause a tragedy or at least doubt the existence of the meaning of its existence in this world. And if a person has understood the meaning of life or at least invented it for himself, it becomes easier to live. A guiding star appears, which shines somewhere high, and leads to itself even in the darkest night. But in the night sky, too, there are clouds, clouds can tighten it ...
That is why, simultaneously with the search for the meanings of life, one must be attentive. And for a reason "advanced", modern psychologists say that the search for "meaning of life" in themselves is a very unfortunate sign. Well, what, tell me, can there be a final meaning of human existence?
- To give birth to children, plant trees, build houses?
- Do something significant, which is guaranteed to be forgotten in a couple of generations (or - thousands of years)?
And here every person who understands the meaning of life determines for himself. How comfortable or desirable it is for him to live, how to build relationships. Everything from the beginning to the end, from the most insignificant trifles to global projects, subordinates to itself the meaning of life, the crown of human existence.
Determine what will become the "crown of creation"
Most often it happens that throughout life you want different things. We as if run on two mountains at once - or on some mountains. One path can be found in genius or at least talented people. Could George Sand not write? Maybe. Was writing her the meaning of life? Hardly. This can not be known for certain, but the meaning and purpose of life differ.
The meaning of life is the basis of a favorite flavor. First, the "upper" note is weathered - our youth with its hopes and aspirations. Then - "heart note" , our affection, family. Children grow up and fly away from the nest. Men live less than women, and this is also an occasion to reflect.
And the quintessence of all life, its basic note, which subordinates everything to itself, becomes the meaning of life. Its taste. Her harmony. Her melody.
And only then, from a bird's-eye view, after years and distances, having looked at everything that has happened, one can say that a person has understood the meaning of life. Appreciated it not in perspective, which is ghostly (yes, caring bricks on the roofs are waiting for us every day). And I understood her idea when every instrument in this melody played its part.
And we can quietly leave the hall, shocked by the melody that we heard - the irreproachably harmonious melody of our own life. The only pity is that it will not be fully appreciated until after the concert, and not at the beginning of it ...