By: Jonathan Trask

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What is the meaning of life?

 

This is a profound question.

 

The answer we hold can drag us down deeper into, 

or lift us out of our darkest moments.

 

But, what do we mean when we use the word "meaning”?

 

One could say that "meaning" refers to the reason, purpose, or even the order of life, 

and the intent of the question would remain the same.

 

To think of it another way, one might ask:

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What is the pattern of life that one is meant to follow?

 

Pattern! Now that is a word I can illustrate!

 

The full pattern would be beautiful. Like the most perfectly orchestrated symphony,

echoing with brilliant flowing colorful hues of musical light.

 

Each color would evoke profound feelings of inexpressible 

joy, peace, goodness, wisdom, love, order and wonder.

 

It would be so overwhelming, that to experience the fullness

of the music would be to risk death.

 

This is why the music must be tempered, at first, only allowing you to 

step deeper into its resonating warmth when you are ready.

 

The deeper you explore, the more beautiful the harmony and the purer the experience, 

drowning out the noise of fear, pain and self-exaltation.

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Finally, as you draw near to the center, you would be 

brought to your knees, as you bow down and surrender to the

all-encompassing splendor of the majestic voice. 

 

Which could only be described as…

 

The Word of God.