LifePatterns is intended to be a catalog of workable alternatives for people who have already invested a lot of life into their preparing, or performing duties in a career related to computing. Hopefully there can be a lot of positive and practical templates developed for people to think about. See also LeadershipPatterns ---- '''Context''' Nearly sixty years ago, at the end of the second world war, most people who were alive did not have good prospects. They did have something that the modern twenty-first century did not have, including: * much smaller population * no globalization as we know today * slower pace of life and less distractions * most members of the society focussed on rebuilding * more spiritual As members of the twentyfirst century we have these advantages (see note at end): * More lessons from History * Better education * More technology, advancement in behavioral sciences * more material wealth that can be used in a constructive manner. * Longer lifespans that can be used for learning the lessons of life. ---- LifePatterns include: * LifeAsaBusiness * LifeAsaDream * LifeAsArt Some advocate a PurposeDrivenLife, which would sweep away dark moments where one would feel LifeIsReallyPointless. * Statistically it was said during times of crisis, there are less people in depression. See also: LifeVectors ---- '''LifePatternsDiscussion''' WhatAmiDoingAboutIt is a attitude not seen much in these busy days of the start of the 21st century. AnythingGoes is the prevalent pattern. ---- Note: Above statements have a FirstWorldCulturalAssumption ---- CategoryLifeStrategies, CategoryBigPicture