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Throughout the ages, since the dawn of man, people have always believed that there was some incredible reason for their existance. I have a belief I live by that isn't dictated by religion, however. My belief is in Praiganism. It's not so much a religion as it is personal choice and belief. But it has become my way of life. It is only right that I share it with any and all who wish.

Here we go!

"In life a person lives as they are, and as they are not. They think, without a thought, and see without truly seeing. Though the pull of death bears down on life, it is nothing to fear. Death is merely the next stage of life.

One life is equal to another. Be it human, animal, insect, or plant. Life exists through some miracle. But that miracle is not going to be explained in a book, Holy or Text. No page can grasp lifes existance.

The purpose of life is simple. To exist. Nothing more, nothing less. Life is not dictatable, it is unruled. It is ever changing and ever present. Even if life were wiped out, something alive would still rise.

When one is suffering, there are but only three reasons. One is that it is the payment for something done in a life before the life. The second reason is that it is in preparation for the happiness that is to follow. This happiness then washes away the pain. The third reason for one's suffering is this; Those who suffer the most are meant to seek happiness by providing happiness.

If you suffer, it is for a reason. Everything is intertwined. Life, death, non-life. No matter what the reason for something's existance, it serves a purpose, no matter how small or large.

Those who suffer, but give happiness willingly will bbe rewarded with another, happier life. Those who willingly make others feel pain, and get enjoyment from it, will cease to exist altogether.

Seek happiness through the shadow of pain. All life is sacred and must be treated as such. The purpose of one person can only be discovered by the individual. Once that purpose is realized, chase it. Catch it and embrace it. Your life is just as important as any other life in this world. Seize happiness, give happiness, for that is the purpose that all life is supposed to be." - Uichi Takamo

This is what I believe. It may be a bit hard to understand at first. But that will quickly change. It's open to personal values and beliefs of course. I once met a Bhuddist monk when I was a child. He asked me for the story of my life thus far. I told him, and he asked why I thought my life was as it is, and after nearly an hour of thought, this was what I came up with.

I was tol by this monk that for a child, though I had may flaws, was enlightened without the assistance of religion or aid. I didn't know what he meant, but I do now. I dont think I am enlightened. But I follow this belief strongly regardless. I hope that it has some effect on you as well.