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[-] NaibofTabr@infosec.pub 45 points 9 months ago

lack of purpose

I know it's just a meme, but to address this seriously for a moment... I think this whole idea impacts people really negatively. It's bound up with the "meaning of life" thing, and it seems like a lot of people feel anxiety due to not having some grand answer for "what is my purpose in life?" &etc.

Objects have purpose. A hammer has a purpose. A bucket has a purpose. A flashlight has a purpose. These things are designed to perform a function, they have a purpose because their makers and users give one to them, and their nature is limited by that.

You were not designed to perform a particular function. You are not so limited. You are that which gives purpose.

[-] moriquende@lemmy.world 10 points 9 months ago

Second this. Just exist and do as many enjoyable things as you can in that time and try to make others' existence also nice and that's life.

[-] surewhynotlem@lemmy.world 8 points 9 months ago

You were not designed to perform a particular function.

[-] UsernameIsTooLon@lemmy.world 5 points 9 months ago

Yea, there's no intrinsic place for us to fit into the universe. In fact, the universe is quite random and entropy is everywhere. Just pursue what makes you happy.

Is there a purpose to playing video games all day? Nope. Am I having fun and enjoying life? Yup!

Just take everything with some moderation so you don't burn yourself out though. Frequent breaks here and there have recently become my lifesaver for not feeling exhausted all the time. Self care really is important.

[-] dingus@lemmy.world 4 points 9 months ago

Thank you for these words

[-] pearsaltchocolatebar@discuss.online 3 points 9 months ago

My last time taking psychedelics was a really bad mushroom trip where I felt like I was being pulled into insanity.

But, during the comedown I had an epiphany that there is no meaning to life, but that's alright because life doesn't have to have meaning and purpose to be enjoyed.

[-] H1jAcK@lemm.ee 29 points 9 months ago

Why bother picking? Just be sad about everything all the time

[-] Deceptichum@sh.itjust.works 8 points 9 months ago

Is that you Strong Sad?

[-] H1jAcK@lemm.ee 2 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago)

In reality, I'm more Strong Mad

[-] Lmaydev@programming.dev 22 points 9 months ago

Make your purpose getting in shape and check two off.

[-] RandomLegend@lemmy.dbzer0.com 15 points 9 months ago

Get in shape by imagining punching the cause of your childhood trauma in the face and check that one off aswell

[-] hellfire103@lemmy.ca 10 points 9 months ago

!2meirl4meirl

[-] robocall@lemmy.world 3 points 9 months ago

Haha yes

[-] Emeraldlink25@lemmy.world 8 points 9 months ago

How the fuck you stole my list and clipboard!?

I've been wondering where I put it.

[-] Johanno@feddit.de 3 points 9 months ago

Easy fix:

Get rid of everything you have. Go to somewhere with a functioning health care. Then apply for immigration. Restart a new life from 0 and no downsides

[-] pearsaltchocolatebar@discuss.online 8 points 9 months ago

I don't think it's that easy to immigrate to a 1st world country.

[-] DavidGarcia@feddit.nl 3 points 9 months ago

almost none of these apply to me anymore, but they still feel like they do and bug me to no end

[-] THE_MASTERMIND@feddit.ch 1 points 9 months ago

I have everything us a load of other shits except being fat

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