Search for Life Meaning
“Baraka” is an ancient Sufi word meaning a blessing or the breath/essence of life. Through a series of stunning images, the film explores the theme of the essential unity of the cosmos and humankind's search for meaning within it. Throughout the film, one is aware of the ingenuity and creativity of human beings, the portrayal of the rich diversity of human existence and the beauty of this planet. Although darker images of human life are presented, the dignity of the human subjects is respected. The film extract also comments on the awesomeness of nature, the inhumanity of man, man’s destruction of nature, and mans need to return to a more spiritual, natural way of life. While watching the extract it dawned on me that various creation theologies have influenced the human search for meaning of life. While many realize, perhaps because of their religious beliefs or very spiritual natures, that their search for meaning goes hand in hand with their love and respect for the universe. Others live their lives in a constant quest for bigger and better things. The values of simplicity, silenc
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Some common words found in the essay are:
Meaning Baraka, Path Buddhas, WORLD Greedy, Aboriginal Dreaming, Christians Jews, Jews Genesis, Noble Truths, Jewish Christian, Aboriginal Spirituality, Likewise Buddhist, search meaning, christians jews, love respect, meaning life, human life, respect living, peace dignity,
Approximate Word count = 751
Approximate Pages = 3 (250 words per page double spaced)
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