The Thoughts of We

The Meaning of Life, also known as the answer to the perennial question: “what is the meaning of life?” pertains to the meaning of life or the universe in general. Many related queries include: “Why is this world full of suffering and conflict?” “Why is it that bad things happen to good people cause bad things to good people?”

Carl Jung discovered a psychological concept which he called “the meaning of symbols”which postulates that every symbol has its own internal meaning and corresponds to a human life experience. What is the meaning of life for me will be different from what is the meaning of life for you. The root meaning lies in the oneness of the universe and is based on the collective unconscious, which according to Carl Jung is the storehouse of all human thoughts and memories. Carl Jung believed that all mental problems are rooted in an imbalance of the psyche which must be overcome in order for mankind to advance and prosper.

In Christianity there are many answers to the same question and one of the most popular answers is the one given by Jesus Christ. In his Sermon on the Mount of Transfiguration he illustrated his teachings of becoming one with God by experiencing the divine feelings and emotions of deep love, compassion and trust in God. The most significant part of his teaching is when he said: “Let your Father in heaven give you peace.” Most people are familiar with this particular statement; however, what they do not know is that the peace he spoke was not simply a mental state. Jesus Christ meant what he said and when you find meaning in his words you will know exactly what is the meaning of life for you.