Why Do You Exist?

[WrathofthePenguin]

Man I know how ya feel. When everything slows down and the suns gone down everything seems a little aimless, without a purpose.
So I guess I live for the daylight that won't leave

 

[Rook of Spades]

I exist because over the course of millions of years, one member of a species developed a specific mutation that allowed that member of the species to reproduce to a greater extent than the other members of that species, thus passing on that mutation to the next generation and eventually being widely spread. Many such mutations occurred, resulting in the human race as it is today. Existence is just many living cells reproducing because it's what they're programmed to do, and that is why I exist.

 

[heyheysg]

You, I and everyone else all exist for one reason: to please God and have a personal relationship with Him. Once you realize that, it makes life worth living no matter what circumstances you find yourself in.

That makes it even more pointless, your sole reason for existing is for some other person/entity that may or not be real. Think about it, everything you do on a daily basis has no intrinsic meaning aside from someone decided that you should.

Secondly, to have a personal relationship doesn't mean anything, it's just words

 

[lacktheknack]

Because nine months before I was born, my mother and father were laying together in bed, and then <spoiler=pervs only>my father turned over and told my mom, "Let's have a kid!" So the next day they went to Wal-Mart and bought one (me).

And I'm religious, so I live for that.

 

[CobaltBomber]

Because dying doesn't seem too good an idea right now.

 

[badgersprite]

To tell stories, and to listen. That's my purpose.

Some stories I tell are real, some of them are even my own, and some are just for the sake of fantasy. One day, I might even reach the point of being able to tell a story that's truly special. Whether that's as a journalist or a novelist, I don't yet know, but I'm lucky enough to know that my purpose lies in my words, and how I use them. =)

 

[Pwnytail]

I guess that is something we are all trying to figure out.

 

[dududf]

To procreate, and to delay the inevitable.

 

[narmeian]

The chances of each person existing is astronomical if you think about it -

500 million - 1 that you are conceived

Also, your parents have to each be born, and meet. Add up the numbers if you can, go as far back as you like.

 

[ShotgunShaman]

I have no purpose, but why not enjoy the ride?

 

[Boxinatorizore]

To rid the world of Jack Tompson. <-Definitely spelled that wrong.

 

[dubious_wolf]

Why don't I exist eh? think about that?
But seriously to advance my species by helping to produce off spring, like every living being we live to perpetuate our society and by extension our species by reproducing and there by adding to the overall fitness of a species (yes I support evolution)

I'll tell you what I don't exist for and that is religion, unless of course I decide that is why I exist. point is I create my own existence Dammit! For now though I'm content with the perpetuation of the species... If I had to I'd prefer worshipping the Norse gods or the greek pantheon. they are so much more lively, epic, and fun loving. (After all human character flaws make for better story telling, would the Greek Pantheon be anywhere near as interesting if the gods didn't run around boning each other like there's no tomorrow? NO!)

To tell stories, and to listen. That's my purpose.

Some stories I tell are real, some of them are even my own, and some are just for the sake of fantasy. One day, I might even reach the point of being able to tell a story that's truly special. Whether that's as a journalist or a novelist, I don't yet know, but I'm lucky enough to know that my purpose lies in my words, and how I use them. =)

wow that was very inspiring. Thank you it kinda made my night a bit better.

I exist to serve the one true master BLOOD FOR THE BLOOD GOD!

Well duh ^^ this for the WIN! ^^

"I think, therefore I am"
Cookie and highfive for reference.

Um that seems too easy... Descartes
I'll take my existential cookie and high five now thank you.

 

[Conner42]

Well, one of my goals is to get a band going, which is incredibly hard for me. I guess that's what kind of gets me going.

Also, whenever I do think, I always think of where I am and why I am there in the first place and whether or not I've made the right choice. I'm in a prep school which actually seems to be really not all that for me, though, when I wanted to go, it seemed like a good idea at the time. Before I joined the school, I thought I was going to go to college and get a career similar to my dad's. Now that I've learned to play guitar, I realized that I actually wanted to become a musician in a band and all that. So, now I think if should even be in that school, especially since there's a fine arts school right in the same building.

Man, I really hate thinking. Every time I do, I get depressed. At least video games can help stop thinking so I don't get depressed.

Well, really though, music is still what's keeping me going now, and I hope that I can actually get somewhere with that!

 

[sizzle949]

Because the alternatives seemed alot worse than existence...

Being an atheist, I don't think theres some God (or Gods) who put me here to worship him/her/it/them, so I use my existence solely for the means of maximizing pleasure and minimizing displeasure. Basic and it works!

 

[coldshadow]

I exist to answer this question!

 

[Comrade Mateo]

Always look on the bright side of life doo doo doo doo doo doo doo Always look on the bright side of life..

Sorry hard to resist.

But, in all seriousness there isn't much of a reason for me to exist (much). Thats it. No other way around it.

But, you can't go and be all angsty about it. Just deal with it. IT sucks. Big whoop. Everyones in the same boat and your the only one cutting yourself.

Get over it.

 

[Comrade Mateo]

Damn! ninja'd.

 

[Troublesome Lagomorph]

I exist to consume resources to sustain and entertain myself.

 

[SoranMBane]

Let me quote good ol' Ayn Rand on this one: "I need no warrant for being, and no word of sanction upon my being. I am the warrant and the sanction."