Is this all there is?

jhooperp · 2021-05-08T08:00:20+00:00

Life is meaningless and every 120yrs or so there’s like a big flush, every single person alive now won’t be alive in 120yrs from now.

I don’t say this to make you depressed. I say this to show you how no matter what we focus on to bring us meaning it is all meaningless so you should find something you enjoy and focus on that.

I work and went to school and it was repetitive and I was depressed until I realized I control my life. Whenever I felt depressed I told my mind not to focus on that and I became free so to speak. I love movies so I forced on that. I love writing so I write stories.

Find something you live and focus on Taft. When at work think about later when you’ll do what you like and it’ll help.

Hope I made sense.

MeowNeowBeenz · 2021-05-08T07:41:53+00:00

Life has no purpose. That's just a lie you create to get through the day.

lastminutedash · 2021-05-08T08:51:35+00:00

No idea if you've got any free time, but a lot of us like to find a hobby or some projects to work on. Something to look forward to and mess around with in the weekends.

Work might not be great, but make the most of it by at least enjoying something you can do with a bit of the money you've earnt.

RemoteGuava · 2021-05-08T13:19:51+00:00

Maybe learn to save and invest? I never enjoyed the act of working or the idea of needing to work, so I started building a retirement portfolio about a decade ago. It has grown so much that I could realistically retire at 45, and I now work because I want to work. I work more hours because I like growing that portfolio. I try to master everything at work so I have skills that can grow the portfolio. When I get sick of this shit and decide to walk away, I will at have the ability to do so.

In these times of aimlessness, it's important that we better our lives so we have the ability to act when the time comes. When you do figure out what matters in life, it'll be nice if you have the money, skills, and health to go after that dream. If you are overweight, maybe look into losing weight. If you are a smoker, maybe work on quitting. If you have debts, find a way to pay them off.

silly_birb · 2021-05-08T12:37:33+00:00

Once i read that it's not about getting things but about enjoying the process of getting things.

Like for example going to the gym, the goal is to be fit but the best looking guys are those that like going to the gym everyday

georgesoyros · 2021-05-08T13:48:30+00:00

~~I feel like my~~ life is going nowhere.

FTFY (Though some might disagree of course.)

Life in this world is going nowhere for a lot of people. Work towards your goals, which could be small or huge; it doesn't matter, as long as you are happy. Play with Lego, game, modify a car, start painting, it could be anything.

Keep in mind though that this world (in my opinion) never satisfies for every time of the day. Good times come and go. Sometimes you're full of energy and your mood is great, other times it's better to take a nap.

In my belief this world is only temporary and to make a choice for (or against) God. It's not about the here and now, but about the there and then. I believe in God and His plan (the best is yet to come), which keeps me sane here. This world is not my home.

BlackGilgamesh · 2021-05-08T09:07:37+00:00

I dedicate the majority of time to getting energetically stronger. Look up Wim Hof for a really good easy breathing technique. If I didn't know what was going on in the world energetically making everything seem really obvious then I think I'd be miserable. Feel free to DM me if you want information on how to grow energetically.

SnooDrawings4726 · 2021-05-08T15:19:15+00:00

In the same boat brother... Days just seem to blur together, I’ve realized I have no desire to grow old just too continue what I’ve been doing in the off chance I save enough to enjoy myself when my knees and back are bad, I’m exhausted all the time, and life is even closer to being over... that’s if nothing happens and I make it that far... most humans are designed for long term planning, we’re built for short term survival

I’m getting real close to just selling everything, fixing up a school bus, and wandering around seeing and doing whatever I can.. working odd jobs for gas and food money and just hanging out... fuck this day to day monotony... most people only do it because they’re scared of dying, they’re trying to push it off as long as possible, they spend their time doing things they don’t want to do, in order to continue to do things they don’t want to do, my life philosophy does not fit into this mind set, and I’ve spent a good portion of my life trying to jam myself into this mold, and it’s just not working, it’s gotten me no where and times still ticking...

I believe we only get one shot at life and then we’re gone, I don’t believe we go anywhere, think we just kind of shut off at the end... I constantly just feel like I’m wasting my time...

Im not scared of dying, I’m more scared of never having lived

StarchRunner · 2021-05-08T15:33:07+00:00

You're in the machine of global capitalism and civilizations -- which started about 10,000ish years ago when man went from nomadic to settled and defending pieces of land to grow shit on instead of just roaming around and letting nature take care of it. Just too many of us to do that anymore, which is why that game of musical chairs started in the first place.

You're always gonna have to work for your bread, in one way or another, but you can find ways to buck the system and GYOW. Some men thrive in corporate environments, many others don't. If you want to swim against the tide, be prepared to work but the rewards are worth it.

I know I should be grateful that I am employed

Flush your gratitude down the toilet. The minute you are not the most useful option to your employer, or they can replace you with someone or something cheaper, you are out the door. Never forget that, in 90% of places, unless you're in a family business with a personal connection to the boss, you are just a cog. I don't mean becoming entitled into some belief that you're hot shit deserving a 3x pay increase but let the reality of the boss-job relationship jolt you.

Years ago I went my own way. First I was told to stay in academia as a Comp Sci Master degree, urged to go PHD in something I had no interest in researching further -- 5/6 years of College/Uni on top of 12 years normal school was quite enough for me thnx. (Academia is one of those systems where you're either top of the heap or otherwise perpetually tied to the University system with few options if you stay at it long enough and thus vulnerable to being exploited as many PHD students can tell you.)

Then I was a highly paid but miserable programmer out west working 10h normally and 16h at crunch time for over a decade in the video game industry (probably the worst industry for programmers) and my high pay was mostly going towards paying rent in an expensive area so no real win over other jobs. In the office so much, I looked around and said, "Is this what I want til I die?" and totally changed direction and went promptly into construction and eventually electrician, even worked on Wind Power and Solar for a bit.

That was physically exhausting but rewarding work but I decided to move on (doing some of that stuff too long can wreck a body) into my own company in related fields, since my programming days gave me an edge over others in planning and logic and I'm basically doing half-work days, enjoying the here and now, making more than enough to be very comfortable for a long time but not killing myself to be the star of my field for no reason other than a vague hope to retire and enjoy faraway golden years, which I see so many doing for god knows what reason other than they're a train on a one way track with no deviations in their path.

Anyway, my path isn't textbook or what the powers that be said was right, but take your chances, build up your skills, have the balls to jump on unusual opportunities and breaks, be skeptical of one true and right ways in life society proscribes you and you can find a way out of the 9-5 or even 6-6 rat race so many Americans boast of doing (why?).

kjd12345678900 · 2021-05-08T15:55:55+00:00

Save as much money as you can and try to find a hobby that you enjoy

techstural · 2021-05-08T16:32:49+00:00

It's definitely on the sucky side, but doable if you establish some realistic boundaries. Remember the job is just a business arrangement, and treat it as such. They don't own you. It might be a bit of a buyer's market, but you still have to value yourself in the transaction. Work on getting valuable skills to make you competitive, and screw those who fail to value your contribution.

DorkWadEater69 · 2021-05-08T16:46:15+00:00

Unless you believe in a diety, then yes, this is it.

So, given that life itself has no meaning and there's no prize waiting for you at the end of the game, you will need to find your own reason for getting up in the morning.

For some people that's acquiring wealth, for others philanthropy or volunteering, for others it's video games or collecting toys. The key is finding what makes YOU happy and getting at it.

Thomasriddle01 · 2021-05-08T23:30:53+00:00

You really just have to have a dream you are working towards and put time in on it every day. If you don't know what you are passionate about then try to become successful and build your wealth. Start reading about investing and finance. Even if you don't feel like money is that important it can give you the freedom to do what you really care about later in life when you discover it and the sooner you start the better off you will be. I am actually really big on audio books and I am pretty much always listening to something.

Also you need to take care of yourself. Make sure you are eating right, getting enough sleep, and working out every single day. It will keep you feeling better and mentally clear.

Groundbreaking_the2 · 2021-05-08T14:12:53+00:00

What do you enjoy? What's your passion?

MSP_Generalist · 2021-05-08T14:33:41+00:00

Look into what Jordan Peterson has to say. He's got a few books out, and there's lots of his lectures and interviews on YouTube.

DO NOT take what he says as gospel, but he has useful ideas and insights that will at least get you looking at your life from different angles.

AltoDomino79 · 2021-05-08T14:44:37+00:00

Hello friend.

I volunteer in my community helping the elderly, I also run AA meetings occasionally. Not much but gives me a "why"

Have you considered helping those less fortunate than you? The poor, sick, and elderly always need our help

sootlord · 2021-05-08T16:35:29+00:00

https://youtu.be/90Z1R_FHbJc

arkaided · 2021-05-09T01:15:28+00:00

I spent a lot of my life thinking life is meaningless and being suicidal. Now I think life is meaningless and thank god for that cause can you imagine if any of this farce actually mattered after you died? But a bit more seriously now, it is because of it all being meaningless the second you die, you can have fun and not worry. Just get over your biological wiring telling you you need a woman and enjoy other stuff in life that is actually attainable and stable.

TheOnlyThing-Sufjan · 2021-05-09T07:10:42+00:00

I sometimes find myself in the same rut. I tell you one mistake you can make is trying to fix it right there and right then with for example, junk food, drugs, alchol, attention from women ect. You could go workout to get your mind out of the rut. But that is just for a short while. What helps for me is to accept that sometimes life is just monotony, but there will always be moments where you will fall out of that monotony. You might find a new hobby, or a new game (if you are a gamer), or something else you can sink your theeth in. The important thing is no to be to worried about it, its just part of life and sometimes life is boring and a cycle of monotony.

I_am_Groot69 · 2021-05-09T09:45:23+00:00

I am a software engineer and want to make products to help people, but nowadays seems everything has been done already and there is not much for me to work on....

feels bad man

delocalelectron · 2021-05-09T11:53:42+00:00

From memory, the music near the beginning of the movie 'Limitless' is a kind of thrash metal, with the lyric: 'I believe I can see into the future.... coz, everyday's the f\cking same.'* Can't advise on purpose, as it's pretty person-specific. However, what I did was buy a motorcycle, used it to take me to weekend walking trails. Recharged the batteries, got fitter, put things in perspective, and made me happier to work weekdays for civilisation's luxuries.

2021-05-11T12:55:05+00:00

Your purpose is whatever you decide it is. Life is never going to supply you with purpose, it doesn't require one. Life just is.

Fundamental concept of nihilism.

Title	Is this all there is?
Author	ChuckFinley56
Upvotes	37
Comments	34
Date	May 8, 2021 7:28 AM UTC (5 years ago)
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