Why is life and job so monotonous? Is there nothing more to life than just doing job, come home, enjoy long weekends (if any) and then repeat the same routine. Guess we have found a pattern here. Feels like we are just moving and apparently doing something worthwhile and then one day will come when we die? Guess there’s no real purpose to life apart from the fact that once u have had most of the experiences - life itself is meaningless. Feels like everything is temporary in life.
Its about planning for vacations to feel the life.
Vacations are short lived...You have to come back to work once the party is done...No pleasure is permanent.
Feel the exact same way..people keep telling me have a kid..find a hobby or something that feels more like a short term fix
Kids are not short term :p
I feel the same sometimes. But I also recall how unpredictable my life was during 08 recession. I wasn't sure if I would get a paycheck to pay my bills at the end of week. So be grateful for what you have. Nothing lasts forever.
Sounds like depression and existential yearning. My suggestion: a therapist, possible a medication, more exercise and meditation. For me, finding meaning is often related to something bigger thanmyself. Try to connect to God or higher power. Even if you think nothing will happen be willing to try. God does not make too harsh of terms to those who seek him.
Thanks that makes sense. I really need one.
Nihilism is a dangerous philosophy. If you think critically, you'll know that the only truth humans can know is that there is something rather than nothing. Other than that, the true nature of reality cannot be comprehended by human mind. You cannot say for certain that gravity will exist the next second. Nothing can be said for certain. Science also becomes a belief. We believe scientific laws hold true, there's no fact about it. Having said all that, you'll also figure out that you are free to follow any philosophy cause nothing really matters. The "nothing really matters" doesn't stem from "everything will die", but rather, "humans cannot know" +. Once you understand this, you are free to choose any philosophy of life. Coming out of nihilistic thoughts take time, but once you do, you'll be doing better.
Something vs nothing — please elaborate.
SRK?
Google it
I googled it and still don’t know what you meant.
Drop some acid or eat some shrooms
After trying these a few times it’s hard to even imagine having OP’s existential dissatisfaction, though I used to often. Though I didn’t ever use them for this purpose and some ppl have a bad time.
Shrooms really helped me through my last bout of depression but it always creeps back into my life
All these patterns are self created. You're the author. Don't like patterns much - create something that would make you satisfied. Two of the worst things you can do are accept and wait for someone to come and fix it for you. Life is meaningless, you're right. No one, but you can bring meaning to your life, till that point it's a blank canvas.
You think too much. The life is just life. You eat, sleep, work and have fun in the world. That's enough. Or just set a goal and do it. Monotonous is nothing bad.
It’s all about the journey man. Take a moment, look around, and enjoy it. Life is beautiful!