Your life philosophy, why you exist, and what you live for
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Why I exist: Do not know mom wants a kid?
My life philosophy: Never look back never think twice.
What I live for: To find one lol.
My life philosophy: Never look back never think twice.
What I live for: To find one lol.
Okay, I typed a big ol' thing out and it was turning out far too nihilistic for my taste. So we'll skip that.
To summarise, I don't have a philosophy.
I exist because one night my dad wanted to do the nasty and my mum was too submissive to say no.
I continue to exist because nothing has killed me yet.
That's really all there is to say on the matter.
To summarise, I don't have a philosophy.
I exist because one night my dad wanted to do the nasty and my mum was too submissive to say no.
I continue to exist because nothing has killed me yet.
That's really all there is to say on the matter.
I have told myself and others my devout mission in my life, to change another's life in such a way that would have been undeniably worse had i not acted
I also have the oddest bucket list you can find that i need doing before i leave for whatever after-life there truly is
I also have the oddest bucket list you can find that i need doing before i leave for whatever after-life there truly is
Continued existence is a purpose in and of itself. Without it, nothing else is possible.
As is going about it in such way as to maximize pleasure and minimize pain, and uphold whatever ethical standards one have chosen.
My life philosophy would be choose to do whatever you wish to do for whatever purpose you've chosen to do it, so long as it harms no others. There is no fixed path, only individual choice of path and purpose within the individual physical, psychological, and ethical frames imposed on us (or previously chosen by us).
As is going about it in such way as to maximize pleasure and minimize pain, and uphold whatever ethical standards one have chosen.
My life philosophy would be choose to do whatever you wish to do for whatever purpose you've chosen to do it, so long as it harms no others. There is no fixed path, only individual choice of path and purpose within the individual physical, psychological, and ethical frames imposed on us (or previously chosen by us).
I'm a Nihilist, and though usually people correlate nihilism with unhappiness and a dismal view of life, It's not necessarily like that.
I haven't really developed a philosophy on life, or purpose, or anything else like that, because the way I see it, trying to do so is ultimately a fools errand. The universe is in such a large scope that trying to nail something down as significant is really just a matter of what one values emotionally and nothing more.
That said, the fact that I acknowledge this is enough to put me above it, which doesn't mean I have no goals or aspirations, its just that I take into account that everything, even life itself, is extremely shallow, and thus, my goals are rather shallow. I exist ultimately to die, and experience the in-between time. I want to live my life in a manner that satisfies me, and as vague as that sounds, that's about as detailed as I can get, because I don't know, or care to find what I want. I can only define what I don't want, and that is for my life to be a rut. No matter how good it pays, I don't want to have a "go to work at 'x' time, do the same shit I did yesterday, come home at 'y' time." career. I don't want to have a family whose faces I will see every single day of my life until I die. The reason I don't ever want to settle down with something that many people aspire to is because stability leads to familiarity, and familiarity leads to boredom. If I become bored with my life, that is, to me, the only way to truly live my life wrong.
I haven't really developed a philosophy on life, or purpose, or anything else like that, because the way I see it, trying to do so is ultimately a fools errand. The universe is in such a large scope that trying to nail something down as significant is really just a matter of what one values emotionally and nothing more.
That said, the fact that I acknowledge this is enough to put me above it, which doesn't mean I have no goals or aspirations, its just that I take into account that everything, even life itself, is extremely shallow, and thus, my goals are rather shallow. I exist ultimately to die, and experience the in-between time. I want to live my life in a manner that satisfies me, and as vague as that sounds, that's about as detailed as I can get, because I don't know, or care to find what I want. I can only define what I don't want, and that is for my life to be a rut. No matter how good it pays, I don't want to have a "go to work at 'x' time, do the same shit I did yesterday, come home at 'y' time." career. I don't want to have a family whose faces I will see every single day of my life until I die. The reason I don't ever want to settle down with something that many people aspire to is because stability leads to familiarity, and familiarity leads to boredom. If I become bored with my life, that is, to me, the only way to truly live my life wrong.
Main reason for life?
Entertainment.
Other reason?
Survival.
Everything else?
A combination of those 2.
Entertainment.
Other reason?
Survival.
Everything else?
A combination of those 2.
I don't have one. Which may explain why I struggle so much with minor day to day things.
Much of everything can seem pointless a lot of the time.
Of course, when I'm not being horribly depressed about things like that, it's curiosity that keeps me going.
what is there to see? What experiences are there out there? What can I learn about this strange place I find myself in, even if it makes no sense?
What knowledge is there to be had? What perspectives are there? What ideas?
But that is only on a good day.
Much of everything can seem pointless a lot of the time.
Of course, when I'm not being horribly depressed about things like that, it's curiosity that keeps me going.
what is there to see? What experiences are there out there? What can I learn about this strange place I find myself in, even if it makes no sense?
What knowledge is there to be had? What perspectives are there? What ideas?
But that is only on a good day.
My philosophy is that there is no greater meaning. In existence there is existence and the lack of existence. In truth there is truth and the lack of truth. Nothing that is not made by humans to serve a purpouse have a purpouse imprinted in it's nature.
So what drives me? The search for truth. Truth doesen't necesary serve any purpouse and dosen't always affect humans in a positive way, but as I see it truth is the most perfect thing that is.
So what drives me? The search for truth. Truth doesen't necesary serve any purpouse and dosen't always affect humans in a positive way, but as I see it truth is the most perfect thing that is.
If this world gets too f***ed up I`m gonna rip it down around me!
The thing that drives me may sound like a threat to political authorities (and it partly is), it also drives me to search for real justice in the world. Ask me about politics and I`ll spout a lot of words that sound mostly anti establishment. But if you ask me about a lot of other issues you`ll also I find I believe a lot of things that I think will keep the world from getting too f***ed up: anti slavery, anti war, anti consumerism, anti banks, pro science, pro green movements, pro recycling, pro love, pro gaming, and pro technology. I have some very firm beliefs and I live my life trying to improve the future not just for me but for everybody.
The thing that drives me may sound like a threat to political authorities (and it partly is), it also drives me to search for real justice in the world. Ask me about politics and I`ll spout a lot of words that sound mostly anti establishment. But if you ask me about a lot of other issues you`ll also I find I believe a lot of things that I think will keep the world from getting too f***ed up: anti slavery, anti war, anti consumerism, anti banks, pro science, pro green movements, pro recycling, pro love, pro gaming, and pro technology. I have some very firm beliefs and I live my life trying to improve the future not just for me but for everybody.
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
. In my daily life I am constantly hungry for new meaningful experiences: learning new things, discovering profound works of art, exploring my own imagination, contemplating the nature of the absolute, and attempting to share my experiences with others in various ways.
i live to uphold my morales and because one of them involves surviving until the end ¬.¬ i also rcon everyone should just enjoy their life while it last because if you dont your just gonna end up spending alot of it working your arse off for some douche in a suit who probably never worked an honest days work in his life who just points fingers and blames everyone else for mistakes he is supposed to prevent
Oh wow, Greyfox105, your reasons sound very close to my own. That's amusing to know I am not solely alone in that thought pattern.Greyfox105 said:
OT: I suppose ultimately, I am trying to find my own happiness (which, for me, is an impossible dream). I feel that I will come closer to it by being treated how I feel I should be treated (by my own thought pattern) and by assisting others towards their happiness. I feel myself to be sub-human, and bottom of the barrel in social settings. I am a servant to those around me. And while I don't mind this state of being, I sometimes think that perhaps I strive to get close to any feeling of belonging in this world. And while I have intense loyalties to the people in my life, there are those who I feel are more. Those whom I may call 'master' in some sense of the word who I would follow through many, many trials in their life. People whom I would do just about anything for as long as it does not corrupt my innocence (once again, by my own definition).
Why do I exist? I don't know. I have come to many thoughts on this matter, but I don't think I will know until I know (if I ever do). When I was 5, my first ideas towards this was that I was here to make others better by comparison, and to make them feel better. Later I thought that perhaps I am here to make my unknown "master's" wishes come to be, to be their tool. And another part of me feels that maybe I am here to harden the hearts of those I have met in my time here, meeting them and then ending my life by my own hand.
While the way I must have typed this may sound sad or desperate, I do not mean it to be. I try not to give others anything to worry about over me. I just smile, because I want them to be happy. And, ultimately, I'm not worth the trouble.
(tl;dr) In short,
Why do I live everyday? Because I am too weak to stop living, so I try to bring happiness and joy to those around me.
What ideal drives me? Too many to name, I suppose the hope that I can still find what I think would make me happy in this world. And perhaps to remain pure and innocent for the rest of whatever my life may be.
Am I guided by religion? Somewhat. I do have faith and much spirituality, but I tend to shy away from dogma constrictions. Much of what religion has to say just complicates too many things, but some of its ultimate teachings (that I have learned) are tied within it.
The way I see it, life has no real, inherent meaning; it's only meaning is what each individual gives it. Personally, I haven't assigned any real significant meaning to my own life yet beyond just enjoying what I can and learning as much as possible.
Beyond that, I operate on a fairly normal morality; don't do things that harm others and...well, mostly that.
I openly disagree with most of what society is currently, however I acknowledge and accept that I can either fight it and take the long hard road through life or simply go along with the things that I dislike, because that's just the way it is and it'll make life easier not trying to battle an entire world of people who may not agree with you either.
Basically, life is what it is, just go with it.
Also, life is a game. And you can never lose; the rules just change.
EDIT: Having read through some of the other responses I feel the need to add a little more.
I am not religious, but I am capable of being spiritual. Logic and reason drive most of my actions however. I also believe that I am justified in everything I do because I do not believe in an afterlife, good, evil, higher powers or karma. None of those things are logical to me.
On being spiritual; I cannot ignore the existence of something that permeates the world that is beyond my (or our) comprehension. If I want to boil it down to a somewhat logical standpoint I believe that the human brain, being as powerful as it is, affects the world around it, beyond just the body and that "God" is actually just the energy in the air that comes from our own brain's activity; the magnetic waves and such.
Beyond that, I operate on a fairly normal morality; don't do things that harm others and...well, mostly that.
I openly disagree with most of what society is currently, however I acknowledge and accept that I can either fight it and take the long hard road through life or simply go along with the things that I dislike, because that's just the way it is and it'll make life easier not trying to battle an entire world of people who may not agree with you either.
Basically, life is what it is, just go with it.
Also, life is a game. And you can never lose; the rules just change.
EDIT: Having read through some of the other responses I feel the need to add a little more.
I am not religious, but I am capable of being spiritual. Logic and reason drive most of my actions however. I also believe that I am justified in everything I do because I do not believe in an afterlife, good, evil, higher powers or karma. None of those things are logical to me.
On being spiritual; I cannot ignore the existence of something that permeates the world that is beyond my (or our) comprehension. If I want to boil it down to a somewhat logical standpoint I believe that the human brain, being as powerful as it is, affects the world around it, beyond just the body and that "God" is actually just the energy in the air that comes from our own brain's activity; the magnetic waves and such.
I think people live because dieing is something we're afraid of. Even if it sometimes seems like we have nothing to live for.
What gets us through the day is desire. Wanting something is better than having it. Once you have it it gets boring. For example: when you were a kid this time of year you couldn't wait for christmas for all your toys. Imagining what you were going to get and how much fun it would be playing with the new toys. Then christmas eve arrived and you finaly got them. After a couple of hours/days you got bored of them and you have nothing new to look forward to for a while. You're bored again.
What get's me through the day is college. I am currently studying farmaceutical biotechnology. Everyday something new to learn. Gotta go to class every day. Gotta get back home. The important thing for me is that i fill my days up. Not just sitting around playing videogames and drinking redbull
(srr for the crappy english. Its not really my native language :s)
What gets us through the day is desire. Wanting something is better than having it. Once you have it it gets boring. For example: when you were a kid this time of year you couldn't wait for christmas for all your toys. Imagining what you were going to get and how much fun it would be playing with the new toys. Then christmas eve arrived and you finaly got them. After a couple of hours/days you got bored of them and you have nothing new to look forward to for a while. You're bored again.
What get's me through the day is college. I am currently studying farmaceutical biotechnology. Everyday something new to learn. Gotta go to class every day. Gotta get back home. The important thing for me is that i fill my days up. Not just sitting around playing videogames and drinking redbull
(srr for the crappy english. Its not really my native language :s)