Purpose of Life Framework
Purpose
To be fulfilled
How?
By caring
Eliciting peace (through awareness & a larger perspective)
Eliciting awe & humbleness
Continual self-development & counteracting entropy
Eliciting love & joy
Developing enlightenment, wisdom & compassion
Creating healthy, clean, flourishing, balanced & sustainable ecosystems with minimal & without unnecessary suffering of any inhabitants
Cultivating mind, body & spirit
Being mindful
Spiritual practices
Being a part of something greater than oneself
Practicing gratitude
Shine your light on others
Smile
Mediation practices
Inner smile
Internal martial arts
Tai Chi
Chi Kung (Qi Gong)
Chi Running
Cultivating health & well being
Relaxation
Play
Free time
Holidays
Games
Massage
Stretching
Exercise
Nutrition
Connecting with others
Different perspectives
Family
Friends
Friends to be
Cultivating & exhibiting traits of:
Compassion
Kindness
Love
Bringing heartfelt warmth, love & joy to others
Granting wishes
Hugging
Joy
Peace
Harmony
Contentment
Patience
Attention to detail
Enthusiasm & passion
Efficiency
Confidence
Fairness
Self-control / discretion
Fortitude
Charity
Exploring, discovering, experiencing, learning, creating / inventing & making
Experiencing every day with a beginner's mind
Traveling
Adventures
Experiencing flow / absorption
Experiencing beauty
Experiencing nature - mountains, outdoors, fresh air...
Viewing scenery - landscapes, sunsets, space, art
Listening to music
Subjects
Medicine & related
Nutrition
Biological sciences
Psychology
Botany
Genetics
Microbiology
Sport & exercise science
Kinesiology
Biomechanics
Neuroscience
Veterinary sciences
Agriculture & related
Food & beverage
Cooking
Restaurant management
Animal science
Physical sciences
Physics
Forensic & archeological sciences
Astronomy
Mathematical sciences
Computer science
Software engineering
Data science
Artificial intelligence
Machine learning
Statistics
Data analysis
Engineering & technology
Mechanical engineering
Aerospace engineering
Electronic & electrical engineering
Biotechnology
Materials science & engineering
Nanotechnology
Biomaterials
Metallurgy
Architecture, building and planning
Landscape & garden design
Social studies
Anthropology
Sociology
Law
Business & administrative studies
Mass communications & documentation
Languages
Linguistics
Phonetics
Neurolinguistics
Literature
Comparative literary studies
Ancient language studies
History & philosophical studies
Archaeology
Philosophy
Theology & religious studies
Creative arts & design
Fine art
Music
Cinematics & photography
Crafts
Education
Training teachers
Research & study skills in education
Empowering others
Uplifting the human psyche
Recognising
Thanking
Encouraging
Appreciating
Complementing
Inspiring confidence
Helping the genuinely:
Handicapped
Accessibility technology
Poor
Sick
Having or providing:
Fundamentals
Shelter
Safety
Food & drink
Health & well-being
Exercise
Nutrition
Access to medicines
Access to therapies
Education & training
Conflict resolution skills
Freedom
Opportunity
Options & choice
Preserving & uplifting
Life & ecosystems
Maintaining & improving the quality of life
Minimising:
Suffering
Being vegetarian / vegan
Ego
Desired characteristics:
Healthy
Balanced
Sustainable
Clean
Adaptable
Flourishing
Environmental causes
Inhabitants:
Human
Non-human
History
Lessons learnt
To gain knowledge & wisdom