Ahmad Al Charif

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There is a very popular question i have been meaning to ask you…

 

Go ahead.

 

“What is the meaning of life?”

 

And what makes you

think you are ready to hear the answer to that question?

 

So the answer exists?

 

Of course.

 

And?

 

Life, is a miracle. The existence of intelligence, in so many shapes and forms, a grand piece of work.

 

But not everything on this earth is intelligent-

 

True, but they all serve a purpose. And that purpose is what defines their existence. There is great wisdom in the creation of tge world, an intelligence unlike anything we have ever seen or ever will. Linking everything together, so that the circle is complete.

 

What circle do you talk about, and how is this related to the meaning of life?

 

You asked a question that is not simple. You cannot expect a simple answer.

 

Please, continue.

 

Nature, is the grand master of this orchestra that is life. And it is through nature that you can come to learn everything that ever happened, and foresee everything that ever will. Because we are all a part of it, and to it we all go back.

 

Are you suggesting you can foresee the future?

 

There is life, beyond that which you see. And there is wisdom, and purpose behind every life. No matter how small and unintelligent.

Humanity believes itself to be unique, and separate. Above nature, beyond it. But nothing is superior to nature. And without it life as you know it will come to an abrupt halt.

 

You are talking about forests, rivers, animals and such-

 

No. Nature is everywhere. It governs the world you live in, and your very existence. It is nature that dictates your many spawned sciences: chemistry, physics, biology, and so on and so forth, all bound by the force of nature.

 

I do not understand.

 

Nature is more that what you think it to be, it is a force so vast and powerful, and above all it is a living being, one large organism, bringing everything together. Everything is linked, one way or the other. And it is through learning to see these fine and delicate links, that you truly understand what life is all about.

 

Have you ever observed nature? Noticed how the plants nurture the smaller beings, who in turn nurture the bigger ones? Have you ever contemplated the ways in which your fate as a human kind is greatly affected by the overall health of this majestic organism? It supplies the air you breathe, the food you consume, and the water you drink. Yet despite those facts, you are divided nations, at war, at conflict.

 

Your fate; in the grand scheme of things, is but one, yet you act as separate tribes, and countries. The course of events is already set in motion, and this world knows where it is heading, yet you do not.

 

What is the meaning of life?

 

…

A caterpillar, begins its life as an earthbound worm. Feeding on the grass, as it fulfills the first stage of its life. At a certain point, it proceeds to cocoon itself, as it begins a metamorphosis that will eventually lead it to struggle out of this shell, an entirely new and different being.

 

A human life, is much similar. You were put on this earth to observe, absorb, and learn. After which your own metamorphosis must begin, as you exit your cocoon a new being.

There are no shortcuts, and such is the process you were meant to endure.

 

And what happens when we exit this “cocoon”?

 

You are merged once again with all there is, all there was, and all there ever will be. And you will know peace, true and everlasting.

That is the meaning of a human life. To evolve and earn your rightful place in the real world.

 

I do no understand. Is this life not real?

 

…(Smiling softly) You ask the right questions, but the answers you seek are right there for you to see. Be patient, you will understand soon enough.

Do not do things because you need to, or have to. Do not allow yourself to die a caterpillar, that is not what was meant for you to do.

 

The meaning of life, can only be felt. It cannot be explained, or taught.

 

And how do i get to feel it?

 

Be one with nature, observe, listen, and learn. Allow yourself to feel, truly feel not with your body, but with your entire being. It will come to you like a soft breeze, shaking your being at the core, caressing your soul, softly beckoning you to stay.

 

Listen to your soul, it knows the way. Stop trying to be, and just be. Do you understand?

 

I think i do…