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Our Purpose In Life

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Our Purpose In Life
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RE: Our Purpose In Life
September 12, 2011 at 7:12 pm (This post was last modified: September 12, 2011 at 7:13 pm by Epimethean.)
It interests us to spend time wondering why we are here; the biological answers remain interesting, and the philosophical conundrums remain open to constant interpretation and reinterpretation. I think it is good to recognize that the why and the how are here related, and have nothing to do with anything mystical. I think, though, that it is important to spend time reflecting on how to live our lives the best we can, with the greatest benefit to those who know us, and the least harm to others.

As for reproducing, I like the practice part a lot.
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