Time is measured by the relative movements of objects, but all stems from the still permanence of The Absolute, thus, nothing, in actuality, ever transpires; then why is life brought about? The Lord operates, does what He does, for the same reason people religiously practice certain things. In terms of religion, this would mean to become better, increasingly moral and righteous; in the same manner God performs the ritual of life, to repeatedly remind Himself of His nature. A man views himself in a mirror; he can see himself as he is, as he was, and also as he would like himself to be. Creation exists so The Lord can reflect on His nature. It is a reminder to Himself of what He is. Man was created in His image for this reason