Happiness is an end unto itself. After
it is what it is. Purpose of life is after all 64 (and happiness). A
self fulfilling goal. No need to inquire about the purpose of our
actions, what is right or wrong with a deeper understanding. Be
happy, purposefully. Easy? Right? Perhaps a bit too easy or Simple but
not easy?
What is the Army all about? Why does a person join it? What motivates them and to what purpose are their actions? Well, to a person who is of the eligibility age these questions might have various good and perfectly straight forward answers. But to a very young person, who has been (fortunate enough) to be immersed in Army life and is of the philosophical bent of mind these questions trigger very complex responses. The following is a record of those responses. The Brits call them "the Services", Indians copy that. In short, this is what it is all about. Allow some further explanation. Does a person join the Army because they are of a violent nature and like killing, fighting and destruction? Could be likely true for a good number of those actively joining and maybe rightly so, a job which fits their nature, a perfectly good match! Another easy answer would be it is just another job, also very likely but let us be more positive and say that there are Good motivations, i
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