Is Life Just a Series of Lessons for Spiritual Growth?

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In summary, the conversation discusses the concept of life being a series of lessons for the spirit, with the goal of personal growth without harming others. The idea is compared to older religions such as Buddhism and questioned in terms of its rationality and purpose. One participant believes that we are just borrowing a limited perspective while others believe in a deeper purpose beyond our current understanding.
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Does anyone believe in the new age idea that life is mearly lessons? that we are spirits embodied in this form to learn the hard way if you like...
Im sure this belief dates back to older religions such as buddhism, but I am interested to know if anyone litterally believes this and if so, why?
 
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without a doubt! nothing else makes rational sense.

objectively, how can we believe that we are born to redeem sins committed by someone waaaaay back in acient history?? any idea of heaven or bliss or nirvana becomes a boring experience.

we just are. what we do is within the process of becoming.

now, is part of this process to accomplish our personal goal(s) without harming, injuring any other soul?

love&peace,
olde drunk
 
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That is way too simplistic. Looking out at the universe, I can't imagine that is the answer. Did the galaxies have to take spinning lessons? Did the sun have to learn to shine? I think that these things are, and we are moving through the very limited venue, we think we inhabit. There is a reason that we feel as if we are conscious in a three dimensional world, and that we answer to someone. But, I think we are just looking into this borrowed picture, with borrowed eyes. Mesmerized for now, we will ultimately move on to something more interesting.
 

1. What does it mean when people say "life is nothing but lessons"?

When people say "life is nothing but lessons," they are acknowledging the fact that life is full of experiences and challenges that we can learn from. Every situation, whether positive or negative, presents an opportunity for personal growth and learning.

2. Are these lessons predetermined or do we create them ourselves?

This is a philosophical question with no definitive answer. Some people believe that everything happens for a reason and that our lessons are predetermined by a higher power or destiny. Others believe that we have the power to create our own lessons through our choices and actions.

3. How do we know if we have learned a lesson?

There is no specific way to know if we have learned a lesson, as it is a personal and subjective experience. However, some signs that we have learned a lesson may include a change in behavior, perspective, or attitude towards a certain situation. We may also feel a sense of closure or understanding after going through a challenging experience.

4. Can we learn the same lesson more than once?

Yes, it is possible to learn the same lesson multiple times. Sometimes we may not fully grasp a lesson the first time around, or we may encounter similar situations that require us to revisit and reinforce the lesson. Each time we learn a lesson, we may gain a deeper understanding and perspective on it.

5. How can we apply the concept of "life is nothing but lessons" to our daily lives?

We can apply this concept to our daily lives by being open to learning from our experiences, both positive and negative. We can also reflect on our actions and choices, and see how they contribute to our personal growth and development. By embracing the idea that life is full of lessons, we can approach challenges with a growth mindset and use them as opportunities for learning and self-improvement.

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