It is undeniable that the family and home play a crucial role in nurturing and upholding the most influential virtues of human society. Personally, my family holds great importance and we share a strong familial bond. While we may have differing opinions on certain matters, our beliefs align harmoniously. Maria and Valentin, my parents, were both asked the same questions and their responses were remarkably alike.
Both my parents were asked the same question: do you believe, like Aristotle’s teleology suggests, that everything in existence has a purpose and is happiest when fulfilling it? What do you think is the purpose of humans or yourselves individually, and why? My mother Maria holds the belief that everything happens for a reason and serves a purpose. According to her, we exist with a specific intention – to be happy. It doesn’t matter which religion one follows, if any at all. Whether our presence here is due to evolution or divine power, what matters is making the most out of life and striving for happiness. My mother firmly believes that true fulfillment comes from fulfilling our purpose. She also mentioned that humans are meant to develop character and virtue. Our journey involves learning how to love even in painful circumstances, practicing patience and perseverance when immediate answers are desired, embracing forgiveness despite societal demands for vengeance, seeking justice balanced with mercy, searching for peace within ourselves and bringing it into the world. The list of virtues continues indefinitely as there will always be new perspectives to consider or negative habits to let go of.
Both my mother and father hold the same view on these questions, as they believe that everything in this world, including ourselves, has a purpose.
