In our modern life, true purpose lies not in external circumstances but in the profound inner changes that we choose for ourselves.

Inner Transformation: Awakening the Divine Within

In our modern life, true purpose lies not in external circumstances but in the profound inner changes that we choose for ourselves. Embarking on the path of spiritual growth, a person must resolutely free themselves from the chains of material existence and strive toward a higher beginning by overcoming those habits and qualities that impede the perfection of the soul.

The main idea is that to achieve genuine human existence, one must annihilate within oneself everything that contradicts spiritual development—a kind of inner self-denial that allows the highest, divine essence to awaken. Such a process of transformation cannot be imposed from the outside: the meaning of life is born from within through creative activity and deep self-knowledge. In fact, true fullness of life is possible only when a person’s inner energy is filled with meaning, and the absence of that meaning turns life into an empty chain of mechanical existence.

In conclusion, a meaningful existence begins with an inner choice: to renounce everything that hinders spiritual growth and to create a personal life philosophy based on inner creativity and self-expression. Only constant self-development and the search for profound meaning can not only overcome internal contradictions but also bestow upon life that unique value which makes us truly human.

What is the true meaning of life and how can it be comprehended?

Based on the provided quotes, the true meaning of life lies in deep internal transformation—in the process of liberation from the limitations of a beastly existence and the attainment of a higher human nature. This transformation demands a decisive destruction of those aspects of oneself that contradict spiritual growth. As expressed in the quote from file link txt:
"But it is up to us to annihilate within ourselves that which contradicts it, to do as the apostle said about himself, so that in us no longer live we, but only the God-man Christ lives. This, following the very example of Christ, is a performed convalescence of death (and consequently, the meaninglessness of life)—by death, this voluntary self-destruction of one’s beastly self for the triumph of our divine essence within us is the true, genuine overcoming of the fundamental, tormenting contradiction of our life, the actual attainment of the 'Kingdom of Heaven.' And it is within our power. Thus, it is the ultimate, not intellectual-theoretical but practical, life-affirming overcoming of worldly senselessness by the truly existent meaning of life. Its symbol is the cross, the acceptance of which equates to the achievement of true life. Therefore, the quest for the meaning of life is, in itself, an 'understanding' of life—revealing and integrating meaning into it, which, without our spiritual activity, could not only remain unfound but would not exist in empirical life."

The second aspect of understanding life is reflected in how much the fullness of life depends on the presence of inner meaning. As noted in file link txt:
"A person can only live a life filled with meaning. When there is no meaning in life, it becomes difficult for the individual not only psychologically or morally—as is the case with every moment of existence—but it ceases to be human ontologically, and therefore, is unworthy of a human and consequently unbearable. Hence, the question of meaning is the primary question of existence. Existence is sustained only by meaning. The death of meaning signifies the end of existence. Often, a person’s existence ends long before their physical death. It ends when a person’s life loses its meaning. An existence deprived of meaning is dead, even if the person may physically live several more decades. Therefore, all those lives that have lost meaning are dead—they are not lives but mere existences awaiting their natural biological end, for their spiritual end as human beings has already come."

Finally, the true meaning of life cannot be found externally; it is born within each person through creative life activity and the development of one’s own essence. Once more, consider the thought from file link txt:
"For the meaning of life is not given—it is set. Everything that is 'ready-made,' everything existing outside and independent of our will and our life in general, is either dead or alien to us, and only suitable as an auxiliary tool for our life. But the meaning of life must be the meaning of our own life, it must be within it, belong to it, and be alive itself. Life is action, creativity, spontaneous blossoming and ripening from within, from our own depths. Even if we could find a ready-made 'meaning of life' outside of us, it still would not satisfy us, it would not be the meaning of our life or the justification of our own existence. The meaning of our life must be within us; we must reveal it through our own lives."

Thus, one can comprehend the meaning of life through active internal transformation: the renunciation of everything that obstructs spiritual growth and the creation of one’s own life stance, where true destiny is found within. Only through conscious creativity and constant inner development can life acquire genuine meaning and become truly human.

Supporting quotes:
"But it is up to us to annihilate within ourselves that which contradicts it, to do as the apostle said about himself, so that in us no longer live we, but only the God-man Christ lives. This, following the very example of Christ, is a performed convalescence of death (and consequently, the meaninglessness of life)—by death, this voluntary self-destruction of one’s beastly self for the triumph of our divine essence within us is the true, genuine overcoming of the fundamental, tormenting contradiction of our life..." (source: link txt)

"A person can only live a life filled with meaning. When there is no meaning in life, it becomes difficult for the individual not only psychologically or morally—as is the case with every moment of existence—but it ceases to be human ontologically, and therefore, is unworthy of a human and consequently unbearable..." (source: link txt)

"For the meaning of life is not given—it is set. ... The meaning of our life must be within us; we must reveal it through our own lives." (source: link txt)