Does Your Life Have Meaning?

[lwien]

it's kinda odd as to how much good can come from a well placed snide remark or the persistent striving for perfection of assholeism .

Nah it was probably more me

It was me, Gwello. Don't fucking argue with me.

 

[Mr. Gweilo 420]

It was me, Gwello. Don't fucking argue with me.

See there you go ... you made me crack a smile

 

[mestizo]

I was sooooo happy until I read this thread. Fuck you guys.............

I gave you a like, and so did a couple of other members here,
Feeling better already?
You are welcome.

 

[Radio]

@lwien, You have some great pieces of advice for the members here. I really enjoy your words of wisdom. You are a wise old owl and have a way of cutting through crap and getting down to point. A lot of folks can learn from your years of experience.

I agree with this. I haven't seen a stale or uninsightful post come from you yet lwien! Keep it up! (no pressure)

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Nah it was probably more me It took me a while to get used to the vibe of this forum. I am a somewhat angry and confrontational person at times and sometimes I 'm just as asshole. I'm also quite crude at times so I think I got a few people offside when I first started posting. Strangely I now love the vibe of FC and actually appreciate the way it is moderated (most of the time).

I got in a few arguments my first week here as well, took some adjusting to the overwhelmingly awesome vibes here. Me and dorkus got worked up at each other and I got a warning for cursing him out lol. Good guy though, also an acquired taste..

 

[Mr. Gweilo 420]

I agree with this. I haven't seen a stale or uninsightful post come from you yet lwien! Keep it up! (no pressure)

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I got in a few arguments my first week here as well, took some adjusting to the overwhelmingly awesome vibes here. Me and dorkus got worked up at each other and I got a warning for cursing him out lol. Good guy though, also an acquired taste..

Some of the people I like the most in this world are people who I initially clashed with or even downright hated.

 

[Radio]

Some of the people I like the most in this world are people who I initially clashed with or even downright hated.

Yes because for those two people to overcome their initial difference; they have to experience more intricacies of a true relationship and of their own ability to be open than most people bother to experience in a lifetime ! hah

 

[SD_haze]

My life feels more fulfilling to me when I'm helping others. Not to sound Pollyanna. I like to do things for myself too, so I'm selfish just like the next person. If you're able to get outside and walk that simple thing can help with depression. Sometimes you have to dig down deep inside to change your life around. Sometimes reaching out to others. They don't have to be your family members.

Meaning for one person could be different for someone else. Meaning is in the eye of the beholder. You may mean a lot to someone that you don't realize?

Music helps my mood. I love to sing.

PermaFrost cannabis is suppose to help with depression if you have that in your area. I have used it. It's good stuff.

EDIT
IMO the simple things in life is what it's all about. It doesn't have to be huge. A wiggle of your dog's tail when you walk in the door and him jumping all over you because he's so happy. Your life means something to that dog. Sometimes it's easy to wallow in self pity. I don't know your situation, so it might be easy for me to say? I haven't walked a mile in your shoes?

Our lives are pretty easy compared to those living in war torn third world counties. Sometimes being thankful for what you have.

Amen to every paragraph :-)
I work an IT Support HelpDesk, which a lot of people think would be terrible - but helping people on a day-to-day basis does make life much, much more fulfilling. The more I get to practice the Golden Rule, or even the sexier Platinum Rule, the better life is.


Now, fulfilling is one thing. Meaning is another.

If so, what is it? And how do you know?

Is the meaning of life to have no meaning? Are we simply here to "fart around," as Kurt Vonnegut suggests?

I've had a near death experience where I accepted the thought that everything was going to end. Ever since that day, I'm grateful for every day of meaningless life. I do not believe my life has meaning, and I relish in the existential nothingness - because I smile & laugh every day! Don't always get what you want, but I always get what I need.

 

[Radio]

Amen to every paragraph :-)
I work an IT Support HelpDesk, which a lot of people think would be terrible - but helping people on a day-to-day basis does make life much, much more fulfilling. The more I get to practice the Golden Rule, or even the sexier Platinum Rule, the better life is.


Now, fulfilling is one thing. Meaning is another.

I've had a near death experience where I accepted the thought that everything was going to end. Ever since that day, I'm grateful for every day of meaningless life. I do not believe my life has meaning, and I relish in the existential nothingness - because I smile & laugh every day! Don't always get what you want, but I always get what I need.

I'm a Service Desk analyst too! Hi, you've reached blah blah, how can I help you?
Great job for just chilling out and mindlessly assisting people! Some customers make it all worth it, others just approach with the wrong attitude and we laugh at those people and their frustration ! hah

 

[SD_haze]

I'm a Service Desk analyst too! Hi, you've reached blah blah, how can I help you?
Great job for just chilling out and mindlessly assisting people! Some customers make it all worth it, others just approach with the wrong attitude and we laugh at those people and their frustration ! hah

You don't need to be a fireman to hear things like "You seriously saved the day!", "You're our hero/savior!". It's even more fulfilling as a internal support helpdesk, because you're on the same team as your users. Everyone's working towards a common goal of success.

Back on topic,
George Carlin had a pretty unique view on the meaning of life. Honestly, I've felt the same as him ever since I was a kid.

"I'm here for the entertainment."

 

[crawdad]

can be a tough question when many of us still struggle with the concept of existence, ultimately though to me its the universe striving to know itself, through us...and id bet we are no where near done. individually my life's meaning is based on how i can provide a bump in the right direction to this world towards proper thinking and healthy living by making an impact on the next generation. at my point in life i feel i had my time to not think much about what i was doing, just go with the flow or row as i go...now i strive to make sense and be able to explain (at least to myself) why i do what i do.

 

[CarolKing]

In my job everyday I am in contact with the younger generation. The innocents of youth can be refreshing. Every day is a new day for them. A new adventure to discover.

When I leave this life I want to know that my life made a difference to someone. That I made others happy and made their life more fulfilling. I guess I believe in what goes around comes back around -Karma

Having a positive purpose in life (not just indulging in cannabis) is what it's all about. That might be to legalize cannabis? Put your energies towards something you are compassionate about.

EDIT
I loved George Carlin. I was really in a funk when he died. I miss him too.

 

[lwien]

George Carlin had a pretty unique view on the meaning of life. Honestly, I've felt the same as him ever since I was a kid.

"I'm here for the entertainment."

I miss him.

 

[Snappo]

I'm a Service Desk analyst too! Hi, you've reached blah blah, how can I help you?
Great job for just chilling out and mindlessly assisting people! Some customers make it all worth it, others just approach with the wrong attitude and we laugh at those people and their frustration ! hah

You laugh at people's frustration?

 

[Radio]

You laugh at people's frustration?

When I am approached aggressively and rudely on a perfect sunshiny day by someone who is calling the wrong area, with the wrong tone, with the wrong attitude, it brings a smile to my face. When I'm frustrated I calm myself down, when these people are frustrated they call us up to abuse us, so yeah we have a good laugh

 

[Snappo]

When I am approached aggressively and rudely on a perfect sunshiny day by someone who is calling the wrong area, with the wrong tone, with the wrong attitude, it brings a smile to my face. When I'm frustrated I calm myself down, when these people are frustrated they call us up to abuse us, so yeah we have a good laugh

Perhaps then we should not expect empathy from the service desk analyst. It is most fortunate for one who is able to calm oneself down when frustrated and angry, and most unfortunate for those who aren't. To smile at one's own fortune is one thing; to smile at another's misfortune is quite another. I can only wonder if there is something lacking in the career & life coping mechanism of laughing at others.

 

[lwien]

When I am approached aggressively and rudely on a perfect sunshiny day by someone who is calling the wrong area, with the wrong tone, with the wrong attitude, it brings a smile to my face. When I'm frustrated I calm myself down, when these people are frustrated they call us up to abuse us, so yeah we have a good laugh

Sounds like you need a career change.

 

[Radio]

Perhaps then we should not expect empathy from the service desk analyst. It is most fortunate for one who able to calm oneself down when frustrated and angry, and most unfortunate for those who aren't. To smile at one's own fortune is one thing; to smile at another's misfortune is quite another.

I see where you are coming from, and eventually I will retain a peaceful and patient nature for every customer, but as a team here we band together for these things to support each other. Some analysts come out of calls shaken and distraught from abuse, and this is supposed to be a professional organization where every staff member is valued and respected. There are some recurring customers where we know what to expect and can adjust our responses to them accordingly without stepping on their toes, and other customers will be fine until they find out that a WOMAN just offerered them help (and they are from countries where women are pieces of shit) and then begin to emotionally break down the poor girls who only want to help.
Some of us have just learned to crack a smile at these people, but it still isn't the best emotional response.. With time I will be zen enough for these fuckers..

Sounds like you need a career change.

Why? The negativity doesn't effect me on a level that would push me to leave the job. I read a lot of stuff about how to deal with difficult customers, it's a slow process to develop communication skills sometimes but I'm working on it. Enough about me and my job, go away you two! lol

 

[Snappo]

I see where you are coming from, and eventually I will retain a peaceful and patient nature for every customer, but as a team here we band together for these things to support each other. Some analysts come out of calls shaken and distraught from abuse, and this is supposed to be a professional organization where every staff member is valued and respected. There are some recurring customers where we know what to expect and can adjust our responses to them accordingly without stepping on their toes, and other customers will be fine until they find out that a WOMAN just offerered them help (and they are from countries where women are pieces of shit) and then begin to emotionally break down the poor girls who only want to help.
Some of us have just learned to crack a smile at these people, but it still isn't the best emotional response.. With time I will be zen enough for these fuckers..


Why? The negativity doesn't effect me on a level that would push me to leave the job.

I would wager that, typically, such stance within the bounds of one's job likely extends beyond those bounds into other areas of personal & public interactions. I could cite many cases on point demonstrated on these very forum threads, and one in particular. Nuff said.

 

[Radio]

I would wager that, typically, such stance within the bounds of one's job likely extends beyond those bounds into other areas of personal & public interactions. I could cite many cases on point demonstrated on these very forum threads, and one in particular. Nuff said.

Don't have to make it a personal attack, Snappo. I'm detached from my ego, you are welcome to fill me in and be open so that I can better myself and my vibrations through this world.
You are right, acting that way in the confines of a job indicates that I would also do so in other social situations, and I can imagine many moments in the last week where someone has attacked me verbally and I have laughed it off as a defense mechanism but it hasn't yielded the best outcome.
If that's 'nuff said' then I guess thanks for having enough input to put me in the spotlight but not enough to help a fellow man. I'm not perfect, but I would like to improve. Cheers.

 

[Snappo]

Don't have to make it a personal attack, Snappo. I'm detached from my ego, you are welcome to fill me in and be open so that I can better myself and my vibrations through this world.
You are right, acting that way in the confines of a job indicates that I would also do so in other social situations, and I can imagine many moments in the last week where someone has attacked me verbally and I have laughed it off as a defense mechanism but it hasn't yielded the best outcome.
If that's 'nuff said' then I guess thanks for having enough input to put me in the spotlight but not enough to help a fellow man. I'm not perfect, but I would like to improve. Cheers.

Please note that I qualified my statements with the word "typically", which takes aim at the general public. However, if a shoe fits I have no objection. I offer constructive criticisms for anyone who will have them.

 

[Radio]

Please note that I qualified my statements with the word "typically", which takes aim at the general public. However, if a shoe fits I have no objection.

Yeah I can admit that it applies to me, strongly in fact. It's been a key theme of the last few days and the universe is bringing it to my attention so that I may overcome it and learn from it. If you have any more insights always feel free to inbox me. Regardless of your annoyance at my attitude on these forum threads, apparently one in particular.. You can always help further ones spiritual path to betterment so if you have the time, let me know and I'll listen. I respect your opinion.

 

[Snappo]

Yeah I can admit that it applies to me, strongly in fact. It's been a key theme of the last few days and the universe is bringing it to my attention so that I may overcome it and learn from it. If you have any more insights always feel free to inbox me. Regardless of your annoyance at my attitude on these forum threads, apparently one in particular.. You can always help further ones spiritual path to betterment so if you have the time, let me know and I'll listen. I respect your opinion.

PMd

 

[Radio]

PMd

Thanks for that Snappo, I enjoyed our chat and I feel refreshed from the weight that was lifted off my chest upon confronting my wrongdoings from the Cory Glass Design thread
You're a gentleman.

 

[basement farmer]

Maybe a meaningful life is less about personal fulfillment (I've done this, have that, etc.) than it is about how your actions and behavior impact those around you. Especially towards those who have unconditional love towards you. Parents and pet owners probably know what I'm getting at.

Very few of us have the type of influence to have much impact on the larger world, so maybe we should focus less on some of the bigger issues and more on the ones in which our actions really matter. I think the world would be a better place if we treated others as we would like to be treated. Conversely, we should act as we think others should.

Or not.....

I personally find some comfort in my relative insignificance because I know that I can only fuck things up so much. I want to leave this world not with the most stuff or greatest accomplishments but with the fewest regrets. That's the best most of us can hope for.

 

[Snappo]

I am as an imperfect-personified X10 human being as ever there was one. Preachy philosophical platitudes are all-too-easy for me to admire and aspire to, and even preach, yet I too often fail to let them guide me in practice. I lose sight and perspective, settle for less from myself and more from others unfairly. Many things I do and say come back to bite me, deservedly so. I learn lessons best the hard way, with a brick to the head usually. If I could only remember " do no harm, do some good" before each act and word, perhaps I will have achieved some form of worthy justification for existence.

I am as mere as a speck of dust to an infinity of universes, and it is only, merely, my inflated ego that magnifies my self-image to any illusion of meaningful importance and sense of place. Until I fully live as I would preach, I remain the conflicted delusional hypocrite that I am ...only a mere speck of dust.