Getting back to the original OP's question. In terms of the universe we are only a bit of a jot in the space/time realty so there is no reason to continue living. I know I am letting myself in for a shit load of trouble but the universe is unconcerned about our lives much less the little blue dot in some obscure corner of the universe.
What will my or anyone elses's life mean when the sun expands and incinerates the earth, not a damn thing. The only meaning we can attribute to life is what we personally decide. Otherwise death is as viable a solution to the meaning of life as living.
Don't get me wrong I am no nihilist, I take great joy in life, always look for new experiences and to learn new things daily if possible. On the other hand death has no interest to me. I am looking forward to at least 150 years before I decided whether to continue or not. If I die before that, big deal.
As for depression, the kind that makes one contemplate taking ones life, I've been there. Would it have been a shame considering my life now, but in terms of the universe nothing.
What will my or anyone elses's life mean when the sun expands and incinerates the earth, not a damn thing. The only meaning we can attribute to life is what we personally decide. Otherwise death is as viable a solution to the meaning of life as living.
Don't get me wrong I am no nihilist, I take great joy in life, always look for new experiences and to learn new things daily if possible. On the other hand death has no interest to me. I am looking forward to at least 150 years before I decided whether to continue or not. If I die before that, big deal.
As for depression, the kind that makes one contemplate taking ones life, I've been there. Would it have been a shame considering my life now, but in terms of the universe nothing.
Robert
Today is the best day of my life and tomorrow will be even better.
Today is the best day of my life and tomorrow will be even better.
