Authentic Living: Embracing Life as Its Own Ultimate Goal

Life is not simply a chain of external achievements, but a profound drive to unveil one’s essence. At the heart of this approach lies the idea that a fulfilling existence is directly tied to living in one's true rhythm, without chasing superficial goals. Based on philosophical reflections, every moment in life is essentially a quest for authenticity and self-discovery. This drive for inner perfection transforms existence into a creative process, where every experience and trial is a step toward understanding one’s own nature. By seizing the highest value—life itself—we gain the opportunity not only to exist but also to create and live each minute fully, shedding illusions and striving for the true depth of being. Such a perspective inspires forward movement, emphasizing that our calling is not to accumulate external results, but rather to actively engage in the process of our own creative unfolding and transformation.

Is it possible to agree with the idea that the purpose of life lies in life itself? One can answer affirmatively, if one accepts that true perfection and the highest value reside directly in life itself. That is, the claim that the purpose of life is not found in external objectives or means, but in living authentically, indeed has a philosophical basis. In one text it is emphasized that we do not merely exist for external results, but we strive for a full, authentic life—in other words, for the self-revelation and self-expression of our being. The author states:

"We strive for a full, resilient, immeasurably rich life—or, simply put, we strive to attain life itself as opposed to its illusory and deceptive semblance. That state of mind... expresses our fundamental and primary drive. In this sense, as we have seen (ch. 3), the assertion 'life is given to us for life' is true. There is no good above life itself—but only authentic life as realization and exultation, the creative unveiling of the absolute depths of our being. Perfection and life are one; and since life is nothing other than the inner essence of being, as being authentic to itself, self-exultation and self-revelation of being, then perfection and being are one."

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Thus, if one considers the purpose of life as the striving to live authentically by realizing one's inner potential, it is possible to agree with the idea that the meaning, or purpose, of life lies precisely in life itself. This view indicates that the ultimate goal does not require the pursuit of some external result—as mere existence, openness, and the fullness of being are the highest goods.

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"We strive for a full, resilient, immeasurably rich life—or simply put, we strive to attain life itself as opposed to its illusory and deceptive semblance. That state of mind, which, in a distorted and confused form and with deceitful, illusory content lives in all our impulses, passions, and dreams... in this sense, as we have seen (ch. 3), the assertion 'life is given to us for life' is true. There is no good above life itself—but only authentic life as realization and exultation, the creative unveiling of the absolute depths of our being. Perfection and life are one; and since life is nothing other than the inner essence of being... then perfection and being are one." (source: 1268_6337.txt)