The Point of Life

[Anonymous]

What, in your view, is the point of life? I'm a depressant, and this is something I've contemplated a lot. Recently, more than ever, as I've been suicidal, I've been wondering about this.

What is the point, in your view?

[Sebbi]

Does everything in the world have to be rationally justified?

Can art () be rationally justified? Some of it perhaps but is, that which can't be "bad"?
Can you justify spinning Poi or juggling?

Can you rationally jusfify relationships beyond "a neccesary interaction for the continuation of the species (or the practicing for it)"?

I repeat my initial question, my solitary bovine friend - Does everything in the world have to rationally justified?

[RedRonin]

My favorite definition..........

"Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention or arriving safely in a pretty and well-preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and proclaiming, "Wow, what a ride!!!"

Aside from that, I don't really see a point.  We have no control over our circumstances of birth and only minor control over the time of our death.  Everything else in between is what we choose to make of it under those particular sets of circumstances.

And rather than waste all the time on mental masturbation over why I enjoy laying on my back in a field of dandelions on a spring morning I prefer to just enjoy the experience.

People spend too much time thinking........  it gets in the way of life.

[Zenon]

What, in your view, is the point of life? I'm a depressant, and this is something I've contemplated a lot. Recently, more than ever, as I've been suicidal, I've been wondering about this.

What is the point, in your view?

Life is an expression of Will, of the God(dess).

Do you practice magic?  If you see no point in life, then you don't practice magic.

If life means nothing to you, there's no reason for you to keep practicing magic anymore, so leave it.

Magic is about taking full control of yourself and steering your life to what your Will wants to make of it.

[NachtSorcier]

The point of life as a whole is to learn and grow, at least that's how I see it.

[Zorro]

What is the point of life?  There isn't any.  Life simply 'is', and nothing more.

And that position, one of simply 'being', is, IMO, a great position to be in.  It allows one to make of life what one will, without the interference or influence of fate, of a master plan, of a predetermined purpose or meaning.

It's all up to us to find the purpose - from something as simple as living in the moment and enjoying the experience, to something as challenging as reaching for the highest ideals and goals that one can dream of.

Nah - there's no meaning, no purpose to it at all.  

Life is what you make it.

And it need not have a purpose to be worth living.  "The journey is the goal. . . . "

[TheBriarRose]

This is my opinion.  I am not a doctor nor a counsellor, just a person.

Depression is a rough thing.  It does rob you of hopes and dreams.  When it's caused by a chemical imbalance and can be controlled with medication and diet, then the meaning of life becomes clear.  When my chemicals in my brain are in balance, I have hopes and dreams.  I set goals for myself.  Success can feel like a drug that makes you high and happy.  When you can enjoy others company and even your own company, then the meaning of life becomes clear.

Then I look at my spouse - and I can enjoy his successes and cry with his failures, and together, we are a team with even more goals and hopes and dreams.  Life is making those ideas become reality.

Then, add in my children.  Watching them grow, and discover the world with no regard to "Why am I here" but more an "I am here, world, what will you do about it"  attitude.

I hate to say it, (for fear you'll shut down listening to me at this next phrase)  but you are young, and you're at a time in your life where questioning the meaning of life, as well as the meaning of death, illness, hunger, joy, ecstacy, and pain is perfectly natural.  Sometimes in life, we just float, waiting for the next island or ship to come by.  Use those down times to re-evaluate where you are, what you've done so far, and what you'd like to do tomorrow.

And sometimes, you get depressed.  Life is like a roller coaster.  When you get to low spots, sometimes all you can do is grab the rail, grit your teeth, and hang on.  The saving part is that you know there's another hill comeing up.  It's just a question of waiting for it.

*hugs*

[Ara]

The point of life?  Does there really have to be a defined point?

To smile.  To wake up every morning, to sing with the birds, to see the sun, and stay up all late.  

To experiance what everyone else does, but to do it in your own way.

I used to be very suicidal.  Luckily, my thoughts passed as I grew into high school, but I do know what it's like to take a walk down that road.  I know what it's like to try and pull myself out of there, and I love the life that I'm living.

The MAIN Point, to me, is to love.

[Anonymous]

I repeat my initial question, my solitary bovine friend - Does everything in the world have to rationally justified?

Not necessarily, but if I had my way it would be. Thanks for your comment, my green amigo ;-).

[Anonymous]

People spend too much time thinking........  it gets in the way of life.

I could have guess that was your take on it. Thanks Red.

[Anonymous]

The point of life as a whole is to learn and grow, at least that's how I see it.

I think if life had a point, that would be it.

[Anonymous]

If life means nothing to you, there's no reason for you to keep practicing magic anymore, so leave it.

Magic is about taking full control of yourself and steering your life to what your Will wants to make of it.

I haven't practised magic in a while. I don't have the energy when I'm emotionally drained.

[Anonymous]

Nah - there's no meaning, no purpose to it at all.  

Life is what you make it.

And it need not have a purpose to be worth living.  "The journey is the goal. . . . "

Thanks for the comment.

[Anonymous]

And sometimes, you get depressed.  Life is like a roller coaster.  When you get to low spots, sometimes all you can do is grab the rail, grit your teeth, and hang on.  The saving part is that you know there's another hill comeing up.  It's just a question of waiting for it.

*hugs*

Thanks. --hugs back--

I actually have a form of depression called Dysthymia, meaning that I go through life without ever really being happy,and having a generally low mood. I've got used to it, and it's only when I get bouts 'double depression' that I get actively suicidal. It's good to know that there are people here to give me that little boost when I need it.

[Ara]

Thanks. --hugs back--

I actually have a form of depression called Dysthymia, meaning that I go through life without ever really being happy,and having a generally low mood. I've got used to it, and it's only when I get bouts 'double depression' that I get actively suicidal. It's good to know that there are people here to give me that little boost when I need it.

I think that's what some of us are here for.  I IM or PM sebbi when I'm down.  Because he's always on some antic that makes me laugh, or he's been through it, or he can cheer me up.  

You just need to have those certain people.  For me, it's Sebbi and my girlfriend.  The one's who always know what to say.  

<3 Ara