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For me I find meaning in what I do for other people. I want to leave behind a memory with people of a person who cared and did something for them. The students I've taught, the Social Services kids that I've helped, the neighbor that I helped when they needed it, the person I was a friend to when they thought they had none - those people may not hold that memory first and forfront but there will be some times they make think of what I did and hopefully it will encourage them and they may "pay it forward" even.
It's awesome to run into a student I taught several years ago and they still see me as a friend, remember me, and give me a hug. The love I give to others comes back multiplied much more. I want that to continue when I'm gone. That is what gives me purpose.
Especially my daughter. I want to give her the best start in life. I want to teach her confidence in herself and respect for others. If she grows up to do those two things, whatever her occupation or other choices in life then I will feel that I have built something that will last when I'm gone.
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"Always learn the rules so that you can break them properly." Dalai Lama
My Karma just ran over your Dogma. 
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