Is there a difference between purpose and meaning?
Yes.Something with a meaning may not have a purpose. For example what does the word Colloquy mean? It means a conversation. What is its purpose? The word isn’t used much anymore to serve a purpose as many other words have replaced it.What is the meaning of life?What is the purpose of life?I’m sure just changing the words there make you answer that question differently or think about it differently.To mean something is to have value, to be definable, to feel significant.To have a purpose means to bring value to something, to make something significant, it’s the reason that serves creation.What someone means to you may not serve the purpose they are there. Sometimes they serve as a blessing or a lesson and that’s how we feel about them later which alters what they mean to us later as well at times.It’s tricky business. I hope this helps or someone has something better.
What's the difference among 'worth', 'worthy' and 'worthwhile'? For example, "It was a worthwhile investment", "It was a worthy investment", "It was a worth investment"?
“It was a worth investment” doesn't mean anything in English.“It was a worthy investment” means it was admirable or laudable. For instance, you might pay more for a car that pollutes less and consider it a worthy investment.“It was a worthwhile investment” means it brought you a good return. In other words, you made a profit on it.
What is the difference between 'worth', 'worthy', or 'worth it'?
Certainly 'worthy of' is the most significant collocation. As for 'worthy to' in most cases we have just not bothered to say what the person or thing is 'worthy of' because both speaker and listener already know the answer. So we could say 'It's not worthy of you (or possibly 'of respect' or something similar) to be so demanding.' and this is indeed the meaning of your example. However, sometimes 'worthy' is followed directly by a noun 'He is a worthy man.' Here too the understanding is something like 'worthy of respect' but it is not usuallly stated in such sentences. Another possibility is where 'worthy is attached to another noun as in 'He is credit worthy.' This would not be followed by 'of' because 'credit worthy' means 'He is worthy of being given credit.' and the idea does not need repeating. As to the difference in meaning between worth and worthy - 'worth' could be equated with the words 'value' or 'of value' So in your first example - 'It's not worth being so demanding.' We could say instead - 'It's not of value to be so demanding.' and in your second example - 'It's not worth taking a second look on it.' We could say instead - It's not of value to take a second look at it. 'Worthy' always has the idea of 'deserving of respect' in some way. There are however some sentences for which we could choose either to convey our meaning and this is the case in your second example of 'worthy' in this sentence native speakers will use whichever they prefer and the difference in meaning is minimal which is why you are having problems understanding the difference between them.
If there is no purpose to life, why should I live?
You are right. Nothing you do will ever have value. We are carbon based beings that developed a consciousness of ourselves. We think daily about our purpose, our goals and what we want to become when in fact we are no one. Now that you know this, how does it help.I know when I feel happy its only a chemical reaction in my brain firing off some neurons. But the point is, I am designed that way and yes I do definitely like it. I read an example somewhere, "When you eat an ice-cream you don't think that in a few moments its not gonna be there. You enjoy while you eat it." See it this way, we don't decide to live. We can however, decide to die. But suicide isn't in my design, so I continue to live and I try to do what I like, to make that experience good even its only for a temporary relief for my mortality because while it exists that is all that matters.See this cartoon it will help. This cartoon was infact, made by Pablo Stanley in response to a similar question.
Do you pursue what is meaningful or what is expedient?
Neither is my top drive or priority. Meaning is internally defined, so what is meaningful to me might not be to someone else. If I have determined something to be meaningful then I will pursue it, because if I wasn’t looking into it then it wouldn’t have meaning to me.Expediency is a measure of efficiency and an important part of my work. The nature of producing creative work is that the amount of time set aside for the work is often enough to fit the need. If that continues the amount of work or quality cannot go up. It is therefore a goal to get the same work done quicker to allow for more advanced product in the future.It goes over to my personal life as well. I have to treasure every second I get. That means deriving meaningful time with family, and avoiding inefficiency in caring for those around me.Meaning and expediency are not mutually exclusive. In an existential way the shortness of time makes it more valuable and therefor meaningful.
What is usage of 'worth ' and 'worthy'? E.g. '...not worth your respect','...not worthy of your..'
A2A.The word 'worth' is used both as a noun and an adjective, but in both cases it refers to 'value'. Its the usage and context which makes al the difference.Example1(as a noun): they had to listen to every piece of gossip and judge its worthAs an adjective, it has dual meanings. One is of 'value'.Example2(i): jewellery worth £450 was takenAnother is of 'something good enough, or important'.Example2(ii): the museums in the district are well worth a visitThe word 'worthy', likewise, is also used as an adjective as well as noun. In case of adjective, it is followed by the preposition 'of'. It means having qualities which deserve any recognition or action.Example3: these issues are worthy of further considerationAs a noun, it means 'anybody who is reverred'. Example4: schools governed by local worthiesNote: All examples sourced from Google as I was too lazy to think of something on my own. :p
How do parental and peer behaviors relate to adolescents’ self-esteem?
1. Love the adolescent and demonstrate it through meaningful interaction--conversations around the dinner table, family nights out, loving questions regarding their welfare and their progress at school--these will give the child a base of confidence with which he/she can approach other aspects of their life. 2. Provide your adolescent with purposeful challenges to their abilities that they are capable of doing but which will require effort on their part--things like mowing the lawn or organizing family belongings, or more complicated tasks depending on their cognitive and physical development (start small if necessary, then work up)--and afterwards offer limited but sincere praise and compliments. Self-esteem (and responsibility) is built in children and adults when a person realizes that they are capable of achieving useful and important tasks. 3. Encourage the adolescent to become involved in activities and youth organizations that promote responsibility and achievement. Scouting, JROTC, team sports, individual sports (such as karate), and other worthwhile activities promote a sense of competency out of which true self-esteem is born. 4. Help your adolescent choose his friends wisely. Studies indicate that peer attitudes are often much more influential on an adolescent's outlook on life and their self-image than those of his/her parents. It is your role as a parent to provide the proper guidance (and in some cases, supervision) to the adolescent regarding their peer interactions.