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How to live as an atheist? The first step for me was to acknowledge how insignificant I am. To shred the last vestiges and illusions of that I actually have control over my life. At first it felt a little bit scary, but after that it got a lot easier. I am able to determine what matters to me, no one needs to dictate what I should like. I don't have to put it into perspective to the cosmos, if I like going out on a Saturday night and see my friends, I'm entitled to enjoy it. As long as I don't break the laws of my country and I minimize the harm I could potentially do to others, then everything is allowed. All I like and what I find entertaining, amusing or interesting is insignificant on a larger scale, but it makes my life have meaning. That's the beauty of it, you have to be comfortable and happy with your life. For even though your life is such a small part of the universe, it's your life to live.
How to live as an atheist? The first step for me was to acknowledge how insignificant I am. To shred the last vestiges and illusions of that I actually have control over my life. At first it felt a little bit scary, but after that it got a lot easier. I am able to determine what matters to me, no one needs to dictate what I should like. I don't have to put it into perspective to the cosmos, if I like going out on a Saturday night and see my friends, I'm entitled to enjoy it. As long as I don't break the laws of my country and I minimize the harm I could potentially do to others, then everything is allowed. All I like and what I find entertaining, amusing or interesting is insignificant on a larger scale, but it makes my life have meaning. That's the beauty of it, you have to be comfortable and happy with your life. For even though your life is such a small part of the universe, it's your life to live.
When I was young, there was a god with infinite power protecting me. Is there anyone else who felt that way? And was sure about it? but the first time I fell in love, I was thrown down - or maybe I broke free - and I bade farewell to God and became human. Now I don't have God's protection, and I walk on the ground without wings, but I don't regret this hardship. I want to live as a person. -Arina Tanemura
