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Bio:I believe the meaning of life is to give life a
meaning. Throughout my entire life, I have
wondered what the purpose is. Why am I and
every other human being even on this planet in
the first place? That brings me to my next question.
Is there a God? If there is, why did he put us here? Any
Christian asked will say our sole purpose is to
serve God. First of all, what does that even mean?
And second, I must ask why? Why would a
supernatural being place us strategically on this
planet strictly to serve him? That sounds pretty selfish to me. There has to be something more.
Something concrete. Something greater. How
could there not be? All my life I have worked hard
to succeed. I have
challenged myself and fought to do better than
my best. Why? I asked myself. Why stress so much when I’m only going to die in the end?
Pessimistic, I know. Finally, I thought, maybe the
meaning of life doesn’t have to be so complex.
Maybe the meaning of life is whatever we want it
to be. Maybe the meaning of life is to give life a
meaning. I do what I do because I want to do it. It’s that simple. I do it because it means
something to me. Everyone adds their own
meaning to life. The
meaning of life is never universal. The meaning of
life is never complex. The meaning of life is
actually quite simple to think about. Many people help the needy. Others play sports. Both activities
add meaning to those lives involved. Purposes
change, but the overall meaning of life
will always stay the same. The meaning of life is
simply to give life a meaning. This I believe

Location:
India, Kanpur
Current organization:
Grapevine India
Current role:
Author And Writer
Gender:
Male
Associations:
Grapevine India
Languages:
Hindi, English, French
My website links:
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  • A comment on Conversation: How do we make peace between Israel and Palestine?

    Feb 11 2013: A two-state solution is the only viable solution to
    the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and therefore
    negotiators must take a close look at the land
    swaps necessary for a negotiated settlement.
    These maps outline three possible land-swap scenarios, followed by a map of the Geneva Initiative for comparison. The core principle of
    these swaps is to reconcile the Palestinian
    demand for a return to the pre-1967 lines with
    Israel’s desire to include as many of the West
    Bank’s 300,000 settlers in Israel proper as
    possible. Any feasible scenario must include Israel's granting Palestinians arable land from
    within Israel’s pre-1967 border in exchange for
    annexed settlement blocs (clusters of
    settlements). It is essential that, for any land
    annexed by Israel as part of a deal, Palestinians
    receive equal amounts of land.
  • A reply on Conversation: How about a VIRTUAL classroom?

    Jan 25 2013: if you are saying about 'The Cell' then i will definitely wathch this film.....
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    A comment on Conversation: Can one teach young people to be moral? Is morality something that must be taught in the home? Is it innate?

    Jan 24 2013: I think we still attempt to instill morals like we
    always have. It is true, as you say, that we are
    "Bombarded with sex, foul language, violence,
    and overall chaos," but we still have moral
    standards. I think these standards are ingrained,
    innate, and we couldn't get rid of them if we tried. I agree that the bombardment has to have
    had some effect on how moral our behavior is at
    times, but short of becoming a dictatorial society,
    that's just how it's going to be. Teaching kids to
    think analytically and to be self-reflective will help
    to some degree.
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    A comment on Conversation: What does the average citizen need maths for?

    Jan 24 2013: "G.V. Ramanathan, a professor emeritus of
    mathematics, statistics and computer science at
    the University of Illinois at Chicago, writes in the
    Washington Post that although a lot of effort and
    money has been spent to make mathematics
    seem essential, unlike literature, history, politics and music, math has little relevance to
    everybody's daily life. 'All the mathematics one needs in real life can be learned in early years
    without much fuss,' writes Ramanathan. 'Most
    adults have no contact with math at work, nor do
    they curl up with an algebra book for relaxation.'
    Ramanathan says that the marketing of math has
    become similar to the marketing of creams to whiten teeth, gels to grow hair and regimens to
    build a beautiful body, but even with generous
    government grants over the past 25 years,
    countless courses, conferences, and books
    written on how to teach teachers to teach, where
    is the evidence that these efforts have helped students? A 2008 review by the Education
    Department found that the nation is at 'greater
    risk now' than it was in 1983, and the National Assessment of Educational Progress math scores
    for 17-year-olds have remained stagnant since
    the 1980s (PDF). Meanwhile those who do love math and science have been doing very well and
    our graduate schools are the best in the world. 'As
    for the rest, there is no obligation to love math
    any more than grammar, composition, curfew or
    washing up after dinner. Why create a need to
    make it palatable to all and spend taxpayers' money on pointless endeavors without
    demonstrable results or accountability?'"
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    A comment on Conversation: How can overly empathetic/sympathetic people compete in this world? Do they eventually end up jaded and bitter?

    Jan 23 2013: The truth is that you and your sociopath have
    formed a symbiotic relationship. You may think
    you owe him nothing, but the relationship
    matters to the sociopath in ways you cannot
    guess or understand. You may think the
    sociopath respects your boundaries, but the sociopath will not be sympathetic to your
    assertions of your needs. The sociopath does not
    have or respect boundaries. The sociopath has his
    needs, too, and will fight to make sure that they
    are met. You do not want to get into an all-out
    fight with a sociopath when the sociopath feels like his survival is threatened. You will lose.
  • A comment on Conversation: We of the industrialised countries have a tremendous amount to gain from the tribal peoples of the world, concerning problems of our era.

    Jan 22 2013: The world population is now over 6 billion and is
    increasing by 90 million a year. Human numbers
    are expected to grow to between 8 and 11 billion
    before levelling off later in the 21st century. Population growth has levelled off in the highly
    developed countries over the past few decades;
    but these industrialised states are now supporting
    the maximum numbers that can be sustained in
    the short term, and the citizens consume around
    30 times as much energy and resources as those of the Third World. For example, the 120 million
    Japanese have a greater damaging impact on
    world resources than the whole of the population
    of India and China put together.
  • A comment on Conversation: We of the industrialised countries have a tremendous amount to gain from the tribal peoples of the world, concerning problems of our era.

    Jan 22 2013: World Conservation Problems
  • A reply on Conversation: How is it possible to turn an argument into a mutually beneficial outcome?

    Jan 21 2013: it is my pleasure to get a reply back from you on my comment..please keep your blessings on me further..:)
  • A comment on Conversation: How about a VIRTUAL classroom?

    Jan 21 2013: A virtual classroom is an online learning
    environment. The environment can be web-
    based and accessed through a portal or software- based and require a downloadable executable file. Just like in a real-world classroom, a student in a virtual classroom participates in synchronous instruction, which means that the teacher and
    students are logged into the virtual learning
    environment at the same time. Many schools and businesses have rolled out
    virtual classrooms to provide synchonrous distance education. Virtual classroom software applications often employ multiple synchronous
    technologies, such as web conferencing, video conferencing, livestreaming, and web-based VoIP to provide remote students with the ability to
    collaborate in real time. To enhance the
    educational process, applications may also
    provide students with asynchronous communication tools, such as message boards and chat capabilities
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    A comment on Conversation: How is it possible to turn an argument into a mutually beneficial outcome?

    Jan 21 2013: Everyone needs to feel understood, nurtured,
    and supported, but the ways in which these
    needs are met vary widely. Differing needs for
    feeling comfortable and safe create some of
    the most severe challenges in our personal
    and professional relationships. Think about the conflicting need for safety and
    continuity versus the need to explore and take
    risks. You frequently see this conflict between
    toddlers and their parents. The child’s need is
    to explore, so the street or the cliff meets a
    need. But the parents’ need is to protect the child’s safety, so limiting exploration becomes
    a bone of contention between them. The needs of both parties play important roles
    in the long-term success of most
    relationships, and each deserves respect and
    consideration. In personal relationships, a lack
    of understanding about differing needs can
    result in distance, arguments, and break-ups. In workplace conflicts, differing needs are
    often at the heart of bitter disputes,
    sometimes resulting in broken deals, fewer
    profits and lost jobs. When you can recognize
    the legitimacy of conflicting needs and
    become willing to examine them in an environment of compassionate
    understanding, it opens pathways to creative
    problem solving, team building, and improved
    relationships.
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