The Purpose of Life is...
- JB
- Oct 21
- 2 min read
Updated: Oct 29
The purpose of life, is a life of purpose.
It's a quote generally attributed to Robert Byrne following its inclusion in his book 'The 2,548 Best Things Anybody Ever Said.' But just like what it aims to define, its true origin remains uncertain...
And while it may sound profound, it is what is known as a tautological loop — a statement circling back on itself, seeming to provide the answer, when in fact its nature is to provoke questions.
Why purpose matters
Without purpose, life drifts.
Days dissolve into one another.
Choice becomes reaction rather than response.
We exist, but we are not taking part.
Purpose gives weight to freedom.
It directs awareness.
It provides context.
It might not be profound and it might be little known, but it is never trivial.
Where does purpose come from?
For those who have faith in revelation, purpose is scripted.
Prewritten. Prescribed.
The only requirement is that thou must not question.
But for those who choose reason over reveration, purpose must be forged and can never be found.
And like all things unique, it is founded on context, consciousness and choice.
For free thinkers
For free thinkers, purpose is a direction, not a destination.
It is progress, not mastery.
It requires reflection.
Discovery.
Doubt.
To be fulfilling, it must be authentic, rooted in contribution over validation.
It evolves as we do, reshaping itself through each experience that shapes us.
Purpose is not a place to arrive.
It’s the compass to orient thriving.
Living life on purpose
So although a tautological loop, the quote "the Purpose of Life is a LIfe of Purpose" reveals something much deeper omce explored.
It’s not about finding purpose.
It’s about living on purpose. Consciously, courageously, continuously.
Its circular form is the point.
There is no final answer, no ultimate purpose.
Only the act of living yours.
And that’s enough.
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