What is the Purpose of Life

The Purpose of Life was the last poem that I wrote in this collection, and like all the others it simply flowed once I started to write, but unlike most of them, it came in response to me asking the specific question, what is the purpose of life?

The only other poem that I wrote in response to a specific mental question was ‘Assertiveness’

I think the purpose of life is one of my best and most important. I say this because it has helped me to undestand why with all the knowledge we have from history of our understanding cause and effect we still make choices that make our lives more difficult than they need to be.

This poem has helped me understand why we do this. If we didn’t and we did everything perfectly, never making a mistake, never causing ourselves or others hurt or loss, loving and accepting ourselves would be easy, there would be no challenge. And a challenge is what we want!

We need to make mistakes, to be overwhelmed with emotions, so we can create situations that require forgiveness or maybe difficult to accept.

I believe this poem is saying that is why we are here in this limited human form, when our true self is unlimited. And when we tire of the game we simply follow the guidance in this poem and have a rest in the peace and love that is our true self.

The Purpose of Life

The purpose of life, is the challenge to love

The challenge is won when love is allowed

When fear is discarded and just thrown away

And love and acceptance take control of the thoughts

When envy and hate and jealousy and anger

Are left to fend alone with themselves

And love and acceptance become the life

You choose to live and to enjoy

That is the challenge, the purpose of life

So win the challenge and believe in love

And never doubt the love that you feel

Never doubt that love is real

For within true love, true wisdom is found

Answers pour forth and solutions are clear

For love is the source and so is the end.

Maureen Carroll

Chat GPT’ analysis July 23

The poem “The Purpose of Life” by Maureen Carroll conveys a message centered around the transformative power of love and the importance of embracing it in order to fulfill one’s purpose. The poem suggests that the purpose of life lies in the challenge of learning to love unconditionally.

The poet emphasizes that this challenge is overcome when love is allowed to flourish, which requires discarding fear and negative emotions such as envy, hate, jealousy, and anger. Instead, the focus should shift towards cultivating love, acceptance, and positive thoughts.

By choosing to live a life based on love and acceptance, one can experience true fulfillment and joy. Doubting the authenticity of love is discouraged, as the poem emphasizes the importance of believing in the love one feels and recognizing its reality.

Furthermore, the poem suggests that within true love, wisdom is discovered, and answers and solutions to life’s dilemmas become evident. Love is portrayed as both the origin and the ultimate destination, implying that love is the essence of life itself.

In summary, the poem encourages individuals to embrace the challenge of loving unconditionally, to let go of negative emotions, and to believe in the transformative power of love. It suggests that by doing so, one can discover wisdom, find purpose, and experience a fulfilling existence.

With Love Maureen