Origins and explanations of Ancient Men
I. Introduction
The early philosophers seek to understand the world by proposing the origins of the world.
Some of the explanations of origins can be tied to assumptions and superstition.
Some of these explanations and superstitions are cannot be taken seriously today. But it provides a glimpse that man seeks to make sense of the world.
Understanding the cause of life and everything in the universe makes sense in knowing one's purpose of being and one's role in the context of life.
Origins define a foundation of knowing what to do in life- what really matters?
II. Activity
1) When did you really know the reasons for being alive? What were the conditions that you were aware that this reason for being alive really matters to you and your family?
2) How do you help somebody find the reasons that really matters in life?
3) In doing counseling, what theories are aligned with finding purpose and reason for living?
Erika Marie Adriano
ReplyDeleteMACE - GC
1) As a child, I've always been joyful and full of energy, following instructions set by an adult. A virtue that up until now I hold dearly - self-disciplined. I grew up in a christian family/clan, hence it was instilled at an early age that we live to worship, obey and please God. My father was a policeman and my mom works at the Comelec - which entails an emphasis in our home on being morally good, and doing what is right in obedience to God's law and law of the country. Reminiscing, we were not really well-off but we had enough, and my family has always been a testimony of God's changing powers as you entrust your life to Him.
2) Gratefully, I have the huge opportunity to teach and guide as a High School Advisor - in the stage of student's life wherein identity is building and they can be perceptive. First and foremost, it is important that you yourself knows and is firmed on your personal reasons in life. Let's remember the quote "You can't give what you don't have, you can't keep what you don't give, and you can't sustain what you don't receive". Then, through building relationship, showing that you care, and thinking-through with them are helpful and practical steps to help someone.
3) The theories of Plato - A life of pursuing and loving wisdom, satisfying the soul and Aristotle - The best life is a life of flourishing and happiness; aligning soul and virtue. These philosophers asked the big questions and theorized in their own ways what their purpose and reason for living is. We can also define this in counseling sessions and lead a client to think in their own context.
1) When did you really know the reasons for being alive? What were the conditions that you were aware that this reason for being alive really matters to you and your family?
ReplyDeleteMost likely, it was during my college days that I caught the idea that life has a reason or purpose and each of us has his/her own God-given purpose here on earth.
2) How do you help somebody find the reasons that really matters in life?
It is important to first help define his/her life’s purpose and walk alongside him to discover the real purpose of living. As much as life’s purpose may be different from one person to another and from one belief to another, our eye should be fixed on the Christian purpose: to love the Lord, glorify God and spread His word. Next, we help the client see if his life purpose is consistent with the real purpose of living. If there may be inconsistencies or weak connection, we can journey with the client in redefining his life’s purposes.
3) In doing counseling, what theories are aligned with finding purpose and reason for living?
Existential theory is strong in giving our lives meaning. Some theories in psychoanalytic like that of Jung and Adler talk about being involve with our environment. Adler is also keen in developing a style of life that is healthy and somehow, I see that as his definition of our purpose.
Paulo F. Cereño, MAED - GC
ReplyDelete1. Why do I exist? What is the purpose of living? I have been in the seminary for five years learning to love wisdom but never did I become stern in dealing with life’s question. Perhaps I was so young then and just enjoying living life as it was. But when God found me and saved me from such a horrible state I began being contemplative about the essence of my presence. I understand that life is not really about me. It is ultimately about God; serving Him through His people inside and outside the Church.
2. Helping someone find the reasons that really matter in life is to primarily become the person who somehow lives a meaningful life. So that when someone comes to me bothered with life’s question I would be effective enough to share the reasons that is significant in living. Nevertheless, it is also equally important that as a counselor we have to understand with empathy what that someone is going through in life. Listening is very essential in this process.
3. I am not really familiar with any counseling theories, but I believed that in search for the purpose and reason for living one must have an encounter with Christ through preaching the gospel. A life without Jesus is completely lost. Indeed it is not worth living.