生命的意義不僅是我們為什麼活著，更是我們存在的理由、我們行動的指南。這個意義既蘊藏於個體之中，也能作為群體共享的價值，甚至貫穿整個生命集合之中。個體與群體相互依存，群體融入整體生命中，因此整體生命的意義成為一切存在的基礎與起點。
在生命出現之前，宇宙中的物質趨於分散和混亂。然而，生命的誕生打破了這種狀態，將分散、無序的元素重新聚集起來，創造了新的秩序。例如，植物透過光合作用，將碳、氫、氧、氮等元素轉化為生命所需的營養物質；這個過程不僅支撐著動物和人類的生存，也使我們能夠利用地球資源建造太空船，探索宇宙的奧秘。
如果生命的連結能夠遍佈宇宙的每個角落，那麼原本可能分崩離析的宇宙將會蛻變成一個充滿活力的整體。相反，如果失去了生命，地球就會變得毫無生機，宇宙也會回歸沉寂，陷入漫長的等待。因此，生命的根本目標體現了宇宙演化的趨勢：永恆的變化和發展。
生命有明確的使命和目標。首先，從最基本的層面來說，生命的使命就是生存──沒有生存就沒有生命。其次，從行動的角度來看，生命的首要目標是追求與世界的連接，因為只有透過這種連結，生命才能獲得永續發展的動力。從單細胞到複雜生命再到智慧存在，一切進化都圍繞著兩個核心要素：生存與連結。
仔細觀察我們的生活：無論是否對未來充滿希望，我們每天都在為生存而奮鬥，努力完成呼吸、進食等最基本的生理活動。同時，我們也總是渴望與他人建立連結。如果感到孤獨，我們甚至會在夢中見到自己喜歡的人，並可能因為失去聯繫而感到難過。無論是對親密關係的追求，或是對團體活動的嚮往，都體現出孤立的生活難以長久，只有融入整體，才能真正延續、繁衍。
在人類社會中，從家庭的建立到國際合作，生存與連結的主題隨處可見。無論是促進個人成長和自我實現，或是追求美好生活，這兩個核心理念始終貫穿在我們的思想和行動中，其重要性難以撼動。如果忘記了這兩個理念，我們的生活就會陷入無聊和混亂。
生命的本質就是整合一切，匯聚成一股強大的力量，推動整個宇宙的演化。以人類為例，我們利用科技創造一個新的秩序。文藝復興時期，藝術家們用繪畫創造豐富的生活體驗；現代國際太空站表明，人類可以透過合作探索外太空來獲得無限的發展可能。如果生命失去了創造精神，宇宙必然會衰退。因此，維持宇宙的不斷演化，是生命存在的根本原因和最高價值，體現在我們對自身內在價值的認可。可以說，我們的內在價值對應著宇宙演化的終極工具價值，也是一切存在的終極意義。
放眼全局，人生的客觀意義首先是生存，其次是連結。生命作為宇宙的一個子系統，代表一切存在的終極意義和演化方向。這需要我們不斷提升自我認知，追求美好的生活，不斷成長。雖然永恆的轉變目前很難實現，但我們可以逐漸接近這個理想，因為我們的意識本身就蘊含著永恆的潛力。
理解生命的客觀意義，能給我們強大的動力和明確的方向。這使我們面對挑戰和困難時，能夠更勇敢地運用自己的能力、智慧和團結精神，突破重圍。同時，這種認識有助於我們建立正確的道德標準，拒絕任何損害生命的思想和做法，使我們的思想和行為符合生命的本質，從而實現和諧共處。
當試圖賦予生命超越生存和連結的意義時，我們常常陷入主觀性和不確定性的泥潭，甚至引發焦慮和恐懼，從而進一步損害生命。在現代社會中，過度追求物質財富的人們往往忽略了與家人、朋友的情感聯繫，最終感到孤獨、空虛。這種背離生命根本的追求提醒我們，生命的真諦在於一個簡單而不容置疑的原則：生存和連結是通往自由和永恆的唯一途徑。
我們可以賦予自己的存在各種意義，但這些意義一旦偏離了生命的客觀意義，我們就會陷入幻想，甚至絕望。無論是歷史上的戰爭，或是近代的一些激進革命，人們常常誤解了生命的意義，因而違背了生命的目的。宇宙因生命而充滿希望，如果我們強迫生命去追求一個不存在的目標，不僅浪費了寶貴的時間，更是對生命的褻瀆。
要真正活出生命的意義，我們需要擺脫物質追求，轉向意識的飛躍。意識才是生命真正的主宰，僅憑最基本的物質支撐，就能展現無數的可能。透過深刻的反思和內心的覺醒，我們可以擺脫習慣和情緒的束縛，減少對物質的依賴，從而避免意識的僵化。當我們用理性和意識與別人建立起共享生命的關係時，我們就超越了肉體的局限，實現了真正的靈魂融合。
生命的客觀意義不僅統一了我們的短期和長期目標、簡化了我們的生活，而且激勵我們不斷學習、思考和創造，從而逐漸認識真正的自我。只要我們協調感性與理性的運作，將我們的思想和行動與生命的本質緊密聯繫起來，我們就能放下慾望和執著，滿足生命的需要。
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Understanding the objective meaning of
life
The meaning of life is not only why we live, but also the reason for our existence and the guide for our actions. This meaning is not only contained in the individual, but also can be a value shared by the group, and even runs through the entire life collection. The individual and the group are interdependent, and the group is integrated into the overall life. Therefore, the meaning of the overall life becomes the foundation and starting point of all existence.
Before the emergence of life, matter in the universe tended to be scattered and chaotic. However, the birth of life broke this state, regrouping the scattered and disordered elements and creating a new order. For example, plants transform carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen and other elements into nutrients needed for life through photosynthesis; this process not only supports the survival of animals and humans, but also enables us to use Earth's resources to build spacecraft and explore the mysteries of the universe.
If the connection of life can spread to every corner of the universe, then the universe that might have fallen apart will transform into a vibrant whole. On the contrary, if life is lost, the earth will become lifeless, and the universe will return to silence and fall into a long wait. Therefore, the fundamental goal of life reflects the trend of cosmic evolution: eternal change and development.
Life has a clear mission and goal. First, at the most basic level, the mission of life is to survive - without survival, there is no life. Second, from the perspective of action, the primary goal of life is to pursue connection with the world, because only through this connection can life gain the power of sustainable development. From single cells to complex life to intelligent existence, all evolution revolves around two core elements: survival and connection.
Take a closer look at our lives: Whether we are hopeful about the future or not, we struggle for survival every day, trying to complete the most basic physiological activities such as breathing and eating. At the same time, we always desire to connect with others. If we feel lonely, we may even see the person we like in our dreams, and may feel sad because of losing contact. Whether it is the pursuit of intimacy or the yearning for group activities, it shows that isolated life is difficult to last long. Only by integrating into the whole can we truly continue and reproduce.
The themes of survival and connection are ubiquitous in human society, from the formation of the family to international cooperation. Whether it is promoting personal growth and self-realization or pursuing a good life, these two core concepts always run through our thoughts and actions, and their importance is hard to shake. If we forget these two concepts, our lives will fall into boredom and chaos.
The essence of life is to integrate everything and gather into a powerful force to promote the evolution of the entire universe. Taking humans as an example, we use technology to create a new order. During the Renaissance, artists used paintings to create rich life experiences; the modern International Space Station shows that humans can gain unlimited development possibilities through cooperative exploration of outer space. If life loses its creative spirit, the universe will inevitably decline. Therefore, maintaining the continuous evolution of the universe is the fundamental reason and highest value of life, which is reflected in our recognition of our own intrinsic value. It can be said that our intrinsic value corresponds to the ultimate instrumental value of the evolution of the universe and is also the ultimate meaning of all existence.
Looking at the big picture, the objective meaning of life is first survival, and second connection. As a subsystem of the universe, life represents the ultimate meaning and evolutionary direction of all existence. This requires us to constantly improve our self-awareness, pursue a better life, and continue to grow. Although eternal transformation is currently difficult to achieve, we can gradually approach this ideal because our consciousness itself contains eternal potential.
Understanding the objective meaning of life can give us a strong motivation and a clear direction. This enables us to more courageously use our abilities, wisdom and solidarity to break through the siege when facing challenges and difficulties. At the same time, this understanding helps us establish correct moral standards, reject any thoughts and practices that harm life, make our thoughts and actions conform to the essence of life, and thus achieve harmonious coexistence.
When we try to give life meaning beyond survival and connection, we often fall into the quagmire of subjectivity and uncertainty, and even cause anxiety and fear, which further damages life. In modern society, people who excessively pursue material wealth often ignore the emotional connection with family and friends, and ultimately feel lonely and empty. This pursuit that deviates from the fundamentals of life reminds us that the true meaning of life lies in a simple and unquestionable principle: survival and connection are the only way to freedom and eternity.
We can give our existence various meanings, but once these meanings deviate from the objective meaning of life, we will fall into fantasy or even despair. Whether it is wars in history or some radical revolutions in modern times, people often misunderstand the meaning of life and thus violate the purpose of life. The universe is full of hope because of life. If we force life to pursue a non-existent goal, it will not only waste precious time, but also blaspheme life.
To truly live out the meaning of life, we need to get rid of material pursuits and turn to a leap of consciousness. Consciousness is the real master of life. With only the most basic material support, countless possibilities can be revealed. Through deep reflection and inner awakening, we can get rid of the shackles of habits and emotions, reduce dependence on material things, and thus avoid the rigidity of consciousness. When we use reason and consciousness to establish a relationship of sharing life with others, we transcend the limitations of the flesh and achieve true soul fusion.
The objective meaning of life not only unifies our short-term and long-term goals and simplifies our lives, but also inspires us to continue learning, thinking and creating, so as to gradually understand our true self. As long as we coordinate the operation of sensibility and rationality and closely connect our thoughts and actions with the essence of life, we can let go of desires and attachments and meet the needs of life.
On June 06, 2023
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