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The Reasons We Exist

Recently, when I was challenged to think about the reasons we exist, I immediately began to write a list. Then I was inspired to make the list into a video. Here is the result ...

My original list is below; some of the items in this list did not make it into my video, but I still like the original list ...

I believe the reasons we exist are ...

1. To leave the world a slightly better place for our children
2. To discover the wonder of the Universe for ourselves
3. To love and to be loved in turn
4. To be inspired by the possibilities that lay before us
6. To find our 'voice' and inspire others
7. To discover our personal mission and fulfill it
8. To enjoy the fruit of continuous learning and discovery
9. To learn how to take ourselves not so seriously
10. To laugh
11. To discover something of our true spirit
12. To triumph over adversity
13. To help others less fortunate than ourselves
14. To smell the roses
15. To enjoy good food and drink
16. To dance
17. To resonate with the vibrations of nature
18. To walk in the rain with or without the dog
19. To listen to Shakespeare
20. To see the rings of Saturn
21. To walk through a bluebell wood
22. To wonder at the stars
23. To write a eulogy
24. To be moved to tears
25. To learn to grow and become a better person
26. To create
27. To discover our talents
28. To engage with life's big questions
29. To hug trees
30. To Make a Difference

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