The aim of life is to live, and to live means to be aware, joyously, drunkenly, serenely, divinely aware.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Life’s purpose is full, conscious awareness across all emotional states.
- In plain terms
- Live with total awareness and joy.
- What can you take from it?
- Be fully aware of life.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Are you aware now?
- How do you live?
Another view
It ignores practical responsibilities.
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