Your life philosophy, why you exist, and what you live for
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Funny thing is, I came to this thread about to start a whole rant on how people need to stop overcomplicating life and how questions like these are only going to lead to depression, self-loathing, or just an overall feeling of emptiness.
But I absolutely agree with you, just live life day by day, thinking is important but don't over-think things that really aren't going to do anything good for your life. Find something you enjoy, and do it.
But I absolutely agree with you, just live life day by day, thinking is important but don't over-think things that really aren't going to do anything good for your life. Find something you enjoy, and do it.
I live to write.
There seems to be little meaning in this world despite trying to be happy and making others around you happy as well. I don't think there's really any nobler persuit than that.
I want to eperience all the beauty and diversity of the world, and everything it has to offer, and just have a really good time along the way. I try to do the most I can each day. For me, the best way to attempt to inspire and bring joy to others - in some small and insignificant way - is through writing. I live for my family and my friends, and for the joy they bring me. I live for all the wonderful, inspiring stories which remind us what it is to be human. And I live to write.
Happy new year!
There seems to be little meaning in this world despite trying to be happy and making others around you happy as well. I don't think there's really any nobler persuit than that.
I want to eperience all the beauty and diversity of the world, and everything it has to offer, and just have a really good time along the way. I try to do the most I can each day. For me, the best way to attempt to inspire and bring joy to others - in some small and insignificant way - is through writing. I live for my family and my friends, and for the joy they bring me. I live for all the wonderful, inspiring stories which remind us what it is to be human. And I live to write.
Happy new year!
Well, it begins like this:
Peace is a lie.
Those who remember the rest have my condolences.
Anyways, my philosophy?
Umm, let's see.
Life is weird and tries to fuck your shit up constantly. Fight or drown.
And enjoy the good things, because you won't get many opportunities to do so.
Peace is a lie.
Those who remember the rest have my condolences.
Anyways, my philosophy?
Umm, let's see.
Life is weird and tries to fuck your shit up constantly. Fight or drown.
And enjoy the good things, because you won't get many opportunities to do so.
To answer such a big question, I first have to state this fact:
The human brain takes in and processes four hundred billion pieces of information every second. Four hundred BILLION. Not thousand. Not million. But 400,000,000,000.
That said, humans are only aware of about two thousand per second. Two thousand out of four... hundred... billion. That means for every two hundred million pieces of information that my brain processes, I'm only aware of one.
And THAT means that we, as humans miss almost thirteen years of experiences every second we live. It means we're spiritually and mentally blind. What are we missing? What could we know, if we were only more aware? Would we be aware of the thoughts and feelings of others? The ability to see the future? To control energy? Manipulate time? Matter? Space? Would we hear the voice of God?
As big as these concepts are, they can't make up for the vast enormity of information that we are, for some reason, programmed to ignore in our own heads. And I dedicate my life to trying to uncover as much of that information as possible. I study the martial arts mostly, as my method to do this. It is, in fact, why martial arts were made in the first place. I also study meditative techniques and various philosophies and ways of thinking.
Results have been enlightening. And sometimes unsettling. But I'd recommend it to anyone who feels unfulfilled in their lives, when they can't figure out what's missing.
The human brain takes in and processes four hundred billion pieces of information every second. Four hundred BILLION. Not thousand. Not million. But 400,000,000,000.
That said, humans are only aware of about two thousand per second. Two thousand out of four... hundred... billion. That means for every two hundred million pieces of information that my brain processes, I'm only aware of one.
And THAT means that we, as humans miss almost thirteen years of experiences every second we live. It means we're spiritually and mentally blind. What are we missing? What could we know, if we were only more aware? Would we be aware of the thoughts and feelings of others? The ability to see the future? To control energy? Manipulate time? Matter? Space? Would we hear the voice of God?
As big as these concepts are, they can't make up for the vast enormity of information that we are, for some reason, programmed to ignore in our own heads. And I dedicate my life to trying to uncover as much of that information as possible. I study the martial arts mostly, as my method to do this. It is, in fact, why martial arts were made in the first place. I also study meditative techniques and various philosophies and ways of thinking.
Results have been enlightening. And sometimes unsettling. But I'd recommend it to anyone who feels unfulfilled in their lives, when they can't figure out what's missing.
I was born into Christianity and I viewed it as such a great thing as there was something good in this universe and something evil.
Something that I could forge a moral compass off.
But then suddenly when I was 9 years old then I started thinking, does god exist?
Because if god loves us all then why does he bring so much destruction upon the world?
Why does he choose to murder his own children?
What kind of a sick man does that?
So I started reading the Bible and I finished it at the age of 10 and I decided that I didn't believe in Christianity and that it was all bollocks. That this wasn't me .
So I started reading more classical works and such and my personal philosophy is this:
That all of the world is a stage, we have our many roles and we must act them to our best.
But we must also direct others to their full glory, if they need help then give them help.
Plus that everything is a lie until prooven so.
Something that I could forge a moral compass off.
But then suddenly when I was 9 years old then I started thinking, does god exist?
Because if god loves us all then why does he bring so much destruction upon the world?
Why does he choose to murder his own children?
What kind of a sick man does that?
So I started reading the Bible and I finished it at the age of 10 and I decided that I didn't believe in Christianity and that it was all bollocks. That this wasn't me .
So I started reading more classical works and such and my personal philosophy is this:
That all of the world is a stage, we have our many roles and we must act them to our best.
But we must also direct others to their full glory, if they need help then give them help.
Plus that everything is a lie until prooven so.
i live because my mom got knocked up no more meanifull than that, i continue to live thanks to common sense and my dad teaching me how to hunt and survive without technology, as for the deeper philisophical question of why im here well does it matter? the why is inconsiquential once the action of your life is preformed all that matters is your action in life upto your death not the reason why youre here. basically eat, drink and make merry for towmorrow you may be dead ensure youre remembered well even then ensure you do right in the world regardless of reward as the simple act of good can enlighten you, travel allow the winds to carry you around the world remember you dont need to be a millionaire to do it. introspection of why you are who you are isnt achieved by static means if you wish to find yourself then travel untill you meet yourself then see what happens either youll like what you see or wont.
I exist because mummy and daddy did the special hug. Now that I exist, continuing to do so takes much less determination and initiative than choosing to cease to exist. That is, I live because I'm too lazy to kill myself.
I live because I enjoy what I do. I enjoy skateboarding, I enjoy hanging out with friends and getting drunk/stoned, I enjoy living easy, I enjoy gaming, I enjoy way too many things. I love experiencing these things over and over and thus I live.
I'm an organic life form and I'm instinctualy programed to form emotional connections with the people and things in this world.
We all are, if we weren't we'd have no reason to live.
That connection can be an abstract force, that tells you to go on, it can be a person, it can change day by day.
Right now I'd like to go to a party, try some Oblivion mods, play Dragon Age 2, write a novel, make a game and get laid at some point in the near future(You know, just for the hell of it).
I'm also somewhat(Very) uncomfortable with the idea of death, and that's the only reason I need
We all are, if we weren't we'd have no reason to live.
That connection can be an abstract force, that tells you to go on, it can be a person, it can change day by day.
Right now I'd like to go to a party, try some Oblivion mods, play Dragon Age 2, write a novel, make a game and get laid at some point in the near future(You know, just for the hell of it).
I'm also somewhat(Very) uncomfortable with the idea of death, and that's the only reason I need
Madness drives me forward . . . there is madness to my methods . . . besides, going mad makes it a lot easier to cope with reality in general
Oh, and 42.
Oh, and 42.
"Truth has no path. Truth is living, and therefore, changing. It has no resting place, no form, no organized institution, no philosophy. When you see that, you will understand that this living thing is also what you are. You cannot express and be alive through static, put-together form, through sylized movement."
I find this to be true, atleast for me. Paradoxially, I choose to have no philosophy, or rather my philosophy is no philosophy. "Give up thinking as though not giving it up."
I therefore find that defining my existence is futile. I find that if I remain unbound by rules of a certain religion or set of rules, I can express myself fully, which is through other people, "True living is living for others." This answers your third question.
(Why yes, I do enjoy using quotes. Why repeat what has already been said, only in different words?)
I dont live for painting, thinking, sculpting, gaming, being a roadie, playing instruments, teaching instruments or learning to play new instruments. These are necessary for me, as they are a way for me to express myself, and I truly enjoy them. What I live for is the interaction with other human beings, which I believe brings the most joy in life, and what is I am supposed to be doing.
Therefore painting and playing music, for an example, is only truly meaningful when I can share it. It should'nt come as a big surprise that my favorite instrument is the bass. Still, writing, for an example, is a very personal experience and mainly helps me to relax or put down thoughts in words. Writing in itself is very personal and largely affects only me, but it turns into something completely different when someone reads it, or I manage to say things that Ive written that I can remember.
I am very happy with this "philosophy of having no philosophy". Although I do have certain rules and guidelines that I follow, these are shared by everyone, atleast to some extent. Be happy, make others happy, do onto others only what you would have them do onto you, etc. But by having no philosophy, I can observe everything objectively, without already standing on one side of an argument, and it gives me the ability to decide everything that affects me. It allows me to not have to separate good from evil, but rather adapt myself, "to ride [good and evil] as a cork adapts itself to the crests and troughs of the waves."
What it also allows me to do is to enjoy and learn philosophy of all kinds, which is something I love. I always quote Bertrand Russell when talking about things like these, "I would never die for my beliefs, because I might be wrong." Philosophy is truly something great.
Worst part about philosophy, though: I'd like to go on studying philosophy at a higher level, but I'd also like to get a job at some point. Ah, choices choices.
I find this to be true, atleast for me. Paradoxially, I choose to have no philosophy, or rather my philosophy is no philosophy. "Give up thinking as though not giving it up."
I therefore find that defining my existence is futile. I find that if I remain unbound by rules of a certain religion or set of rules, I can express myself fully, which is through other people, "True living is living for others." This answers your third question.
(Why yes, I do enjoy using quotes. Why repeat what has already been said, only in different words?)
I dont live for painting, thinking, sculpting, gaming, being a roadie, playing instruments, teaching instruments or learning to play new instruments. These are necessary for me, as they are a way for me to express myself, and I truly enjoy them. What I live for is the interaction with other human beings, which I believe brings the most joy in life, and what is I am supposed to be doing.
Therefore painting and playing music, for an example, is only truly meaningful when I can share it. It should'nt come as a big surprise that my favorite instrument is the bass.
Still, writing, for an example, is a very personal experience and mainly helps me to relax or put down thoughts in words. Writing in itself is very personal and largely affects only me, but it turns into something completely different when someone reads it, or I manage to say things that Ive written that I can remember.I am very happy with this "philosophy of having no philosophy". Although I do have certain rules and guidelines that I follow, these are shared by everyone, atleast to some extent. Be happy, make others happy, do onto others only what you would have them do onto you, etc. But by having no philosophy, I can observe everything objectively, without already standing on one side of an argument, and it gives me the ability to decide everything that affects me. It allows me to not have to separate good from evil, but rather adapt myself, "to ride [good and evil] as a cork adapts itself to the crests and troughs of the waves."
What it also allows me to do is to enjoy and learn philosophy of all kinds, which is something I love. I always quote Bertrand Russell when talking about things like these, "I would never die for my beliefs, because I might be wrong." Philosophy is truly something great.
Worst part about philosophy, though: I'd like to go on studying philosophy at a higher level, but I'd also like to get a job at some point. Ah, choices choices.
My philosophy and reasons are the same as everybody elses.
I exist because every single ancestor of mine has successfully bred. Like all other forms of life, I exist in order to procreate; this is the function of life *and* the purpose of life- life propagates for its own sake. (It is a *feature* of life that life improves in order to adapt to threats, but improvement toward "perfection" is not a realistic idea and is certainly not the purpose of life.)
As an aware form of life, my less significant goals (personal meanings) include being sufficiently entertained, and retaining control of my time- avoiding the labour exchange.
I exist because every single ancestor of mine has successfully bred. Like all other forms of life, I exist in order to procreate; this is the function of life *and* the purpose of life- life propagates for its own sake. (It is a *feature* of life that life improves in order to adapt to threats, but improvement toward "perfection" is not a realistic idea and is certainly not the purpose of life.)
As an aware form of life, my less significant goals (personal meanings) include being sufficiently entertained, and retaining control of my time- avoiding the labour exchange.
There is no rhyme or reason to my life- that is not to say that I can derive no joy from within it, but I hold no delusions of self importance. Personally, I desire only to live as long as I possibly can, not helping nor harming anyone, enjoying life as I Will.
Thankyou very much!TWRule said:First off, I applaud your efforts and thank you for making the thread. I like to encourage such introspection and critical thinking when I can too (I'm a philosophy major actually).Digi7 said:
In the depths of my mind, I tend to think of myself as (or intuitively sense that) I am something of an explorer - of all realities and imagination. I generally don't intellectually or superficially attach myself too much to anything of the world in particular, but live for my own existential freedom with the experiences that may accompany it. This means I still can appreciate my engagements with the world and brushes with the eternal: usually in the form of empathetic encounters with other beings, recognition of metaphysical aspects of the world, and their inspirational resonance with my existential core. You might say, in other words, that I live for transcendence (in the form of communion with the absolute).
Though I've never necessarily posited the existence of an afterlife - I sense that some aspect of my existence is also eternal, or at least, would not have it's integrity diminished upon my passing from this world. However, none of my beliefs were formed with the direct influence of a religion, as I've been atheistic my entire life. I would give some credit, however, to the eastern philosophy I read as a child and teenager - particularly the Tao Te Ching and various works concerning philosophical Buddhism and Shintoism. My actual philosophy differs notably from those, but they heavily inspired me to move toward philosophical pursuits. Playing a lot of classic video games during my childhood probably helped me appreciate imagination quite a bit too
I'm still a teenager, and I have a lot about life to learn. I'm sure my philosophies and ideals of life will change. I have a quite unhealthy mindset at the moment. I want everything to be as big and complex, as noticeable as possible. I'm seriously hoping this wears off as I mature, it is an awful way to think about things. I'm never satisfied.
You sound very wise though, I loved the part about what you have done not having it's integrity diminished when you die. Very touching, and very well written. It's an idea I've had in my head for a while now, but as a creator, that's a given!
I exist to do something meaningful, reason I think that is because I have the intelligence and capability to do it, as a Christian I also believe that God has a plan for me which is the reason I have my intelligence and capability. What exactly that meaningful thing is I have no idea.
I live because I fear death and the uncertainty of it (what happens when you die), even though I'm Christian I can't help but think what if there is no heaven and hell and I just cease to exist. I do not want to disappear, also I live because I refuse to die on anyone else's terms other than my own, I will die when the means of death satisfy me.
My life philosophy is similar to that of the assassins except that there is something true but just millions of different ways to interpret that truth, the truth is things we can know are facts, such as: Human beings are on Earth. The millions of different ways to interpret that truth is all the different religions, views on how/why humans are here.
Another life philosophy is while other men are bound by their emotions I will force my emotions to work towards my own means or be discarded. As well as, there are going to be lots of bad moments in my life, so FUCK them, I'm gonna have fun.
I live because I fear death and the uncertainty of it (what happens when you die), even though I'm Christian I can't help but think what if there is no heaven and hell and I just cease to exist. I do not want to disappear, also I live because I refuse to die on anyone else's terms other than my own, I will die when the means of death satisfy me.
My life philosophy is similar to that of the assassins except that there is something true but just millions of different ways to interpret that truth, the truth is things we can know are facts, such as: Human beings are on Earth. The millions of different ways to interpret that truth is all the different religions, views on how/why humans are here.
Another life philosophy is while other men are bound by their emotions I will force my emotions to work towards my own means or be discarded. As well as, there are going to be lots of bad moments in my life, so FUCK them, I'm gonna have fun.