MEANING OF LIFE

Nothing lasts forever (walang forever). The cycle of being born, growing up and growing old and dying is
a reality. We have limited time here on earth and whether we like it or not, we are bound to die. Death
is real. It is a part of our being. Death is commonly understood as the end of bodily functions. It also
refers to the separation of body and spirit. Everything that exists in this universe comes to an end and
we humans are not exempted. The acceptance of being a temporary individual in this world gives us a
clearer vision on how to live life to the fullest and understand the meaning of our existence. We have
the freedom to choose a well-lived life; doing good and doing what is right. What makes us happy?
Happiness is a state of being (over all physical condition of a person), not just only an emotion or a
decision. We do not choose happiness because we feel it, we do not choose happiness because we need
it but happiness is the totality of who we are as human beings. Aside from that, we must consider also
the goods and sources of our happiness. Kinds of Good 1. Noble good is one which is pursued for its own
sake, example is love and friendship. 2. Useful good is found only from what it can provide, example is
money and a 3. Pleasurable good is good so long as it provides pleasure. Whatever the source of our
happiness right now, let us see to it that it is real and meaningful

Suffering is generally viewed as a state of feeling discomfort or pain. It can come in the form of physical
suffering when one experiences bodily pain. Example, injury or it may be a mental suffering when it
involves our minds and emotions, such as depression or loneliness. Humans as we are, we normally
experience pain and we often view it as necessary to help as grow and become a strong person and find
the deepest meaning of our lives.

5 In life, we experienced both happiness and suffering. Whatever experiences we have, let’s make it
sure that it helps us lived the life worth remembering that we could be a better version of ourselves. Life
is a gift, live it.

 Human is temporary. Nothing is forever.

 We have to exercise our freedom in a positive way. Since we all will face judgement on the comings
days and our happiness will be determined by how we exercise our freedom

.  We should always remember to do good rather than bad.  Real happiness can be found in a more
lasting and important things.

 Suffering takes place when we feel pain. It can be experienced physically or mentally. It is generally
viewed as an undesirable condition, and that we naturally seek pleasure and avoid pain. Humans as we
are, we normally experience pain and we often view it as necessary to help as grow and become a
strong person and find the deepest meaning of our lives.

 As we approach our death, we experience both happiness and suffering. The two are not really meant
to be extreme opposites, for they can also enrich one another.
 As intersubjective beings who have a tendency to form bonds with others, it is only natural that the
meaning of life be found when we open ourselves to others. This means that although we will eventually
die, we have an opportunity to enrich our lives as well as the lives of others.