New here and pretty depressed (Kinda long)

[Cinjin]

I am just wondering if there are any atheists who wish they could believe in something more? Isn't the thought of being just a mechanical meat machine depressing? I know that's not an excuse to throw out one's brain though, but how do you cope with this belief? I am not sure how to cope with being a cynical bitter skeptic. I just don't see the point in anything. Not even getting out of bed sometimes. I am a tiny speck on a floating ball of dirt leading a meaningless existence. Am I alone in this feeling?

Another depressed atheist.

Look man, I'm going to tell you the meaning of life right now.
You ready?

Love. Thats right, Love.


It's the only reason and the only meaning life has. Some people love their spouse, their kids or their pets. Some people love the great outdoors. Others love music and art. Some even love money and power for some reason. Whatever it is. Love is the meaning of life. To assign anything more to it is folly.

Now, go out and find what it is you love. Hold onto it for the rest of your life. Don't contemplate existential shit that changes nothing, and be sure to enjoy the myriad of the simple pleasures life offers.

Do these simple things and someday, when it is your life that is coming to an end, you will know without a doubt that it had meaning.