An excerpt from my book A Solution to a Pointless Life…
Here we are, inhabitants on Planet Earth, united in our shared struggle with the same existential question: What is the purpose of my life? Why am I here? This universal struggle, particularly when we face a profound personal crisis, binds us together in a common human experience. It’s a powerful reminder that we are not alone in this journey, fostering a deep sense of connection and shared humanity that can be a source of strength. We cannot simply withdraw from life, claiming it lacks meaning, for we are already here, on this planet, in the midst of our existence. This shared experience is a testament to our resilience and the power of our collective spirit.
The inquiry about the true purpose of life becomes especially poignant during times of profound personal crisis. Yet, amidst the philosophical and scientific notions that life is devoid of purpose, there is a profound potential for personal meaning and choice that we must not disregard. This potential is not just a concept; it’s a potent force that empowers us to carve our destinies, even in the face of apparent purposelessness. It’s not just a matter of chance but a result of our choices and intentions; they define our lives. This empowering potential, which I have explored in my book “Awaken the Power Within,” is a beacon of hope in the darkness of existential uncertainty, a ray of light that guides us toward a future filled with meaning and purpose.
During the Piscean Age, a period I’ve calculated to span from the birth of Jesus Christ to around 20201, humans believed that the planet Earth was the sole abode of intelligent life and that we were the center of the universe. However, the relentless march of scientific advancement and cosmos exploration has shattered these notions. The planet Earth, once thought to be the center of all, is now revealed as a minuscule dot in the vast cosmos expanse, a realm encompassing multiple planets, universes, and potentially infinite dimensions. This realization has humbled us, as it underscores the insignificance of the planet Earth in the universe’s grand scheme.
The above reminds me of Psalms 8:4-6 (NIV)
4 what is mankind that you are mindful of them,
human beings that you care for them?
5 You have made them a little lower than the angels
and crowned them with glory and honor.
6 You made them rulers over the works of your hands;
you put everything under their feet:
Life’s unpredictability and apparent chaos allow us to exercise our creativity and judgment abilities; there are pivotal moments to make decisions that will impact our future. These are instances to exert our mental skills, strengthen our souls, and develop our character. No one else can do this for us. Some philosophers and traditional scientists believe that life is meaningless, created by chance and necessity, and will continue that way. This view was held by King Solomon, Arthur Schopenhauer, Albert Camus, and other contemporary thinkers. But we can see it differently, as an opportunity for growth and self-discovery, fostering a sense of hope and optimism.
French philosopher Albert Camus, the absurdist philosopher, has argued that life is absurd and meaningless. This fatalistic outlook sharply contrasts with the potential for personal development and life choices. The beauty of life resides precisely in its apparent randomness because this allows humans to exert their creative power to make their lives meaningful. No challenges, no growth.
It has been said, “Knowledge is Power, and ignorance is bliss.” Unfortunately, most ordinary people live in a state of sublime ignorance. The appropriate question is: Is it better to live in blissful ignorance or to make our lives meaningful by actively engaging in personal experiences that lead to experiential wisdom and the evolution of consciousness?
Ordinary people are preoccupied with satisfying the demands of their physical and sensory needs, such as eating, working, sleeping, and engaging in activities that gratify the bodily senses; what about spiritual needs? The Master of Nazareth had already indicated that man does not live by bread alone. The word “bread” in this expression stands for not only physical food but also for intellectual and spiritual nourishment.
Modern science has already proven that we live in an immaterial universe. Quantum mechanics emphasize that atoms are made of spinning immaterial energy vortices, which are pure light that appears and disappears. This has led scientists and philosophers to confirm the metaphysical principle that the whole universe expresses universal consciousness. Humans are a small fragment of this consciousness and have the power to determine their social circumstances.
Quantum mechanics declare that reality is fluid in nature. When something is not observed by consciousness, it exists in a formless state of probabilities. When consciousness becomes aware of it, the multiple probabilities of outcome are narrowed into a single one. The result takes that particular form. Through awareness and intention, consciousness selects the latent possibilities for action and gives them a specific manifestation.
Awareness is essential in this process because it allows one to handle events before they occur. The more awareness one has, the more one can consciously direct future events. Most people are disoriented in their daily lives because they lack knowledge about how conscious co-creation works. Knowledge and definitive purpose protect people against randomness and chance. Therefore, it is essential to become aware of our goal in life, which is to have control over the evolution of events in our personal experiences.
An individual can use “free will” only based on his level of awareness. Free will is the capacity to select a “choice deliberately,” which can be done only if the individual is aware of the options in a specific moment. Thus, a lack of awareness hinders the individual from selecting a particular action independently. Incidentally, American theoretical physicist and consciousness researcher Tom Campbell held the notion that consciousness derives from the capacity of choice and free will. He defines consciousness as “awareness that makes choices.”3
Many theologians and philosophers have explored the question of the meaning of life from various perspectives. For example, Buddhism’s first noble truth explicitly states that life is suffering. In the Jewish faith, it is believed that human suffering stems from Adam and Eve’s disobedience of God’s prohibition. Christians recognize suffering as a path to redemption and the gateway to salvation, leading to a better life in heaven. Other religions promote acceptance and humility, among other teachings.
The truth of the matter is that the question as to whether there is meaning in life is futile (or pointless) because there is no such thing as “meaning of life” per se. The role of humans is to make their lives meaningful. The confusion arises because people live under the assumption that a Supreme Being or somebody else will provide meaning for their lives, which is a fallacy. The most appropriate question is: Do the suffering and pain humans endure in life have any purpose? The other unspoken misconception is that life should be free of struggle and distress. I firmly posit that suffering and pain are fundamental for spiritual growth and self-development. Many spiritual teachers have said: “suffering is the path to wisdom,” which is true.
The masters of Wisdom (Jesus, Buddha, Heraclitus, etc.) have pointed out the problem we rely on in the world of changing phenomena. This world of constant change and appearances is necessary for developing our discernment and creative capacities. Let’s remember that we are co-creators with God. Furthermore, as has been said multiple times and in various forms, the external world replicates our inner world.
The Master of Nazareth stated: “The Kingdom of heaven is within you.” Man creates his own reality, not the other way around. However, to access this inner power, man needs to become aware of it. Otherwise, he will unconsciously create his reality based on the influence of mass media and social/cultural circumstances. My book Awaken the Power Within: In Defense of Self-Help fully demonstrates that “All the power that ever was or will be” is at your hands. Spiritual masters and mystics of all religions knew this truth. For instance, the Catholic Church’s early father, “Clement of Alexandria, stated that he who knows himself knows God.”4 This is a self-explanatory statement.
In the spirit of truth-seeking, I am proposing a plausible and coherent theory that could answer the old and honored predicament of finding the purpose of human existence.
This physical reality allows us to develop our creative power and inner potential. If humans don’t take advantage of this, they risk becoming pawns at the mercy of blind forces beyond their control. At the collective level, the goal for humankind is to work for the progress and welfare of the human race and the evolution of collective consciousness.
Granted, life has no meaning at all. Humans have to make their lives purposeful, that is, find meaning in their experiences. They develop their faculty of discrimination and awareness, concomitantly sharpen their intelligence, and gain wisdom.
Ironically, the apparent meaningless life aims to develop our intellectual and inner abilities. In other words, the apparent lack of meaning is the meaning of life. It is better to live in challenging times because they create men and women with strong will and in the way they develop their creativity capacities.
The other human mistake is to expect that everything should be given and that someone else should determine the meaning of their lives.
The serpent of temptation had stated, “You shall be as god,” that is, humans are gods in the making. As long as you develop all your human potential, you become a god in your own right. This statement is not far-fetched; in the Bible, we find assertions that endorse it: “I have said, Ye are gods, and all of you are children of the most High” (Psalm 82:6, KJV), and Jesus reaffirms, “Is it not written in the law [Torah], I said Ye are gods? (John 10:34, KJV). It is imperative to cement your “Inner Self” as a creator of your exterior world and break the herd mentality (social matrix). The first step is to accentuate your individuality, the “I Am,” as part of Oneness, to become close to the Universal Creator rather than dissolve it in nothingness as the Oriental philosophical religions propound. Once this level is reached, the work will help humankind to the same level as you are. Again, you are a god in the making; as long as you realize this truth and understand that all humans are also gods in the making, everything will become crystal clear.
Religions and myths were invented to give meaning to life. They play a role in the early stages of human conscious development. However, getting stuck on these myths can become roadblocks for further conscious development.
Self-awareness arose when primitive humans began reflecting on and giving meaning to their experiences – trying to make sense of the world. When ancient humans faced the wonders of the universe – sunrise, sunset, countless stars in the sky, the beauty of nature – they sensed that their understanding could not explain these phenomena. As a result, they conferred a religious connotation upon them. Mythologist Mircea Eliade wrote at the beginning of his book A History of Religious Ideas, “It is impossible to imagine how consciousness could appear without conferring meaning on man’s impulses and experiences.”5
Another important aspect to consider is that as you develop your awareness, you become conscious of the ideas fostered in your subconscious mind. Most of the time, irrational and prejudicial ideas possess people. Incidentally, Carl Jung argues that people do not have ideas, but rather ideas possess people. This can be easily demonstrated in several mental illnesses, where obsessive ideas take control of people.
Here, we find an ongoing philosophical paradox: Do humans have free will to determine their future destiny? Based on my personal experience, I can affirm that humans can exert free will to some extent. The limitations are the biological condition, level of education, family, and social constraints. As long as humans develop their power of self-control and awareness, they will have more ability to exert free will up to a certain point. Wisdom acquired through experience and education, whether academic or self-taught and the practice of meditation, self-awareness enhances the ability to earn more free will capacity. Thus, free will directly relates to man’s self-control, wisdom, and level of awareness.
Again, the purpose of human existence is to expand consciousness and enhance our will to become god-like. This is precisely the goal of actual Hindu Tantric practice. This goal was an ancient aim, later expressed by Medieval alchemists and modern philosophers such as Friedrich Nietzsche’s Superman.
Quantum physics has now confirmed what was once held in occult societies and metaphysical circles: humans create their reality and social circumstances.
Unfortunately, many of us live in blissful ignorance, entertained by what mass media, TV, radio, movies, the internet, and other forms of mass communication offer. All this information aims to keep humans in a zombie-like state, satisfying our physical and sensory needs through eating, working, sleeping, and engaging in superficial recreational activities while neglecting our intellectual and spiritual needs.
So, the real question is: Is it more fulfilling to live in blissful ignorance or to enrich our lives by gaining wisdom through our own personal experiences? This highlights the role of self-reflection and learning in pursuing a meaningful life. We are already here on this planet, and we cannot simply retreat, claiming that life is devoid of meaning; we are the ones who give meaning to our lives.
Modern science has already demonstrated that we exist in an immaterial universe. Renowned quantum physics theorists (Max Planck, Eugene Wigner, John Archibald Wheeler, Tom Campbell, and Michio Kaku, among others) have endorsed the metaphysical principle that the entire universe is an expression of universal consciousness. Humans are a small part of this consciousness, underscoring our power and responsibility in shaping our social circumstances.
Keen awareness is essential because it allows for handling events before they occur. The more awareness one has, the more one can consciously direct future events. Most people are disoriented in their daily lives because they lack knowledge about how conscious co-creation works. Knowledge and definitive purpose (clear intention) protect against randomness and chance. Then, setting definitive goals and working toward their achievement is essential.
Free will can be employed only based on awareness; free will is the capacity to select a “choice deliberately,” this can be done only if consciousness is aware of the options in a specific moment. Thus, without awareness, there is no free will to select a particular action independently. Incidentally, American theoretical physicist and consciousness researcher Tom Campbell held the notion that consciousness is a component of the capacity for choice and free will. He defines consciousness as “awareness that makes choices.”6
We should consider suffering and pain fundamental to spiritual growth and self-development. Many spiritual teachers have said: “suffering is the path to wisdom,” and this statement is true.
In the spirit of truth-seeking, I am proposing a plausible and coherent notion that could answer the old and honored predicament of finding the purpose of human existence. Although we are orphans in this world, we are part of humankind; our task is to work for the progress and welfare of the human race and the evolution of collective consciousness; as we do that, we are helping ourselves. There is no such thing as a separate individual; we are ONE entity. Likewise, my personal view is that humans need God, and God needs humans. Both are intrinsically bonded. Again, all is One. God would not be necessary if humans did not exist, and vice versa. Neither of them can exist independently.
This physical reality allows us to develop our creative power and inner potentialities; otherwise, humans would be pawns at the mercy of blind forces beyond their control. The fundamental idea developed in previous work is that life is an accumulation of experiences to gain wisdom geared toward expanding consciousness. That is the purpose of human existence.
The great metaphysician Paul Foster Case stated the secret of secrets in plain words: “All the power that ever was or will be is here now.”7 It is up to you to use it constructively. This pervading power is for you to use through your mind. It is the powerful genie that can grant you the wishes that you want as long as you are willing to pay the price with the effort and sacrifice they demand. Your beliefs, believed or not, are part of this power. Your beliefs direct your thoughts and actions and set direction in your life.
The truth has always been clear and straightforward. Because of this, many would probably doubt what has been indicated above. As Jesus has said, “To whom has ears, let them hear; to who he has eyes, let them see.” So be it.
1 Refer to my book, The Birth of a New Consciousness and the Cycles of Time, 2016.
2 The Hebrew version said, “little lower than the Elohim [gods]”
3 Tom Campbell, YouTube: “Intuition, Conscious Computers, and Individuality”.
4 C. G. Jung, Aion, (New Jersey: Princeton University Press, 1978) p. 22. Emphasis added.
5 Mircea Eliade, A History of Religious Ideas: From the Stone Age to the Eleusinian Mysteries, trans. Willard R. Trask. (Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 1978), xiii. Emphasis Eliade’s.
6 I Tom Campbell, YouTube: “Intuition, Conscious Computers, and Individuality.”
7 Paul F. Case, The Pattern on the Trestleboard. Bota Trestle Board
