"You will DIE one day" is what my dad said to me when I asked him for advice. Why?

2015-12-25T07:28:58+00:00

Because you WILL die one day. Hes telling you not to give a fuck and stop taking shit so serious. To live your life with purpose while you are still here. Tomorrow is never promised for anyone. Instead of being scared about dying. Take it for what is and live it the fuck up

MaxV331 · 2015-12-25T07:31:33+00:00

When faced with my own mortality I think that since I'm going to die someday why not live the life that's most enjoyable for me while I'm here, but you could also look at it an infinite number of ways. It's pretty much the "what's the meaning of life?" thought question.What ever answer you come up with is right for you.

Sepean · 2015-12-25T09:45:18+00:00

I'm a practicing stoic. I regularly practice negative visualization where I meditate on horrible things happening, like a car accident where my kids are thrown around in the car, then crying and bleeding out while I'm trapped and can't help them.

It puts all the other trivial shit in my life into perspective. If you want peace of mind and outcome independence, it is a great tool. And without fear clouding your thinking you make better decisions too.

I strongly recommend this book http://www.amazon.com/Guide-Good-Life-Ancient-Stoic/dp/0195374614

Str8_Pillin · 2015-12-25T14:45:41+00:00

It's only after we've lost everything that we're free to do anything

rohpatem · 2015-12-25T07:32:15+00:00

I think what he means is that it doesnt really matter what you do in life, because you are going to die someday. So do what you want and try to enjoy your life. If you end up not enjoying your life, make a change. The end result is the same, so make the best of it.

Apexk9 · 2015-12-25T18:20:07+00:00

You worry a lot but it won't change the fact that one day you will die.

All your worries planning...etc will still result in death so take a chill pill.

2015-12-26T15:31:51+00:00

You should really acknowledge that you're going to die. Embrace it for a while and see if it changes your perception of things.

Title	"You will DIE one day" is what my dad said to me when I asked him for advice. Why?
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Date	December 25, 2015 7:19 AM UTC (10 years ago)
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