(February 28, 2016 at 2:08 pm)robvalue Wrote:(February 28, 2016 at 1:44 pm)*Deidre* Wrote: Suddenly, I feel comforted by this notion, and perhaps ...it also means that we take life too seriously? But, how about people who live in poverty, abuse, in the cross fire of war, etc...certainly, they don't see life as absurd...unless the unfairness of life, can be seen as ''absurd?'' Do you know what I mean?
Yes, I think some people do take life too seriously and end up missing a lot of enjoyment because of it.
I agree, absurdity is more likely to descend on those of us safe enough to spare it a thought. Those poor people fighting for their lives and living in misery probably just don't stop long enough to think it.
I've always thought life is absurd, as we're just plopped here with no instructions, or any idea what is really "real" or what's going on. We just have to get on with it. But I accept this, and try to make the best of it.
This too is excellent insight on the topic. One look at the presidential campaigns going on, and absurdity takes on a whole new meaning. That we really believe that one person or administration, is going to make all that much difference to the quality of life and the world, as a whole. Our wishful thinking becomes absurd even, in that regard.
