Searching for Significance (Part 2)

Hey there, faithful readers! If you haven't taken a few moments to read my thoughts in part one of Search for Significance (this is a series) I'd recommend catching yourself up on my thoughts so far (If you choose to :D ).

In this post I want to focus more on WHY people search for significance. In the grand scheme of things, we people are pretty insignificant. The universe is larger than anyone can possibly imagine. As a species, we are smaller than a spec of dust compared to the vastness of the cosmos. As individuals, we are constantly reduced to a number or other arbitrary representation. Our true character or unique individuality is often overlooked, under appreciated, or ignored altogether.

This reasoning alone makes it an easy jump to assume why people search for significance. Even as far back as ancient Egypt, Pharaohs wanted to be remembered throughout history so that their names would not be forgotten. The desired for some part of who they were to live on and thus, cling to some aspect of significance. To make a lasting mark on human memory and history. 

If this is all there is to it, then our significance rests on the fickle memory of other human beings that are objectively as insignificant as a single grain of sand on the shore of the sea... Not a comforting thought. But I'm guessing the notion never passed through Tutankhamun's mind even though he was surrounded by sand.

I'm not afraid to offer up a much humbler explanation for our searching. A more compelling reason for being remembered. A much more substantial fulfillment than simply making a mark on history (which will someday become obsolete, faded, and forgotten).

Simply put, people want to know that they matter. It is natural in light of the cosmic thoughts already expressed to desire some sense of worth in this great universe. The reason for this is not as simple as subconscious enlightenment. I believe that the desire to know that we matter as individuals comes from the purpose for which we were created. (Conversely, if you believe we were neither created nor imbued with a purpose, then your search for sigificance will never reach a fruitful conclusion... no matter how many pyramids you build.)

According to Genesis, we were created for the sole purpose of communing with the creator of the universe. The highest fathomable being desired to spend all of time in relationship with us. THAT is pretty significant. That we would even be created for such an important purpose. 

In light of that truth, no wonder people have an inclination to be significant. If they can't fulfill the natural relationship of being connected to the creator and knowing that they are worth the time of the Master of the Universe, they would HAVE to take the consolation prize of being at the mercy of History.

All the significance we could possibly grab or obtain in this world pales in comparison to acknowledging the significance placed upon us by the Creator. It's only through that relationship do we realize our worth, our value and substantially fulfill that longing that sets all of us on this search for significance. 

Thoughts? Pyramid blueprints to share? Love to hear them.