Sounds like resilience coming through good and strong for you Lauren, after your very happy life changing event of your little Bubs being born 🙂 followed closely by your very sad event.
Do you think it's important to have purpose in your life?
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And I reckon you would be the only Luke Brooks "stan" in the world LBno.1Fan
So very well done on your achievement 🤣
Big city life is all about keeping up or beating the “joneses”..and ,being “fake nice“ to your neighbours etc…….it’s a dog eat dog life..you dont get that in the country…
I carry two quotes in my head. "Does it matter that this waste of time is what makes a life for you?" and "you should be diggin' it while it's happenin', 'cause it might just be a one shot deal." With those in mind I try to spend my time making life better for my kids, the environment, and helping out in my local community. Purpose slides around by priority.
trentrunciman
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I think it’s inherently personal. You find meaning and purpose in the things that may seem the most mundane.
Probably not one singular purpose either.
Albert Camus ’ book the Stranger is a good start on the meaning of life.
Thirsty?
Depends on the day. Sometimes its nice to be impulsive and live in the moment rather than focusing on a greater purpose/goals. My kids bring a lot to my life so they are probably the meaning in my existence.
My philosophy sits somewhere between hedonism and nihilism. At the end of the day we're all going to the same place so do what makes you happy until that day (as long as it doesn't infringe on others.)
My philosophy sits somewhere between hedonism and nihilism. At the end of the day we're all going to the same place so do what makes you happy until that day (as long as it doesn't infringe on others.)
mikey
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Do what makes you happy as long as it doesn't negatively affect others. Loving yourself and being happy with what you have in life are often two of the hardest things to do.
tiger_scott
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"I didn't come this far, to only come this far" is how I try to approach things. Even if it takes (what feels like) an eternity to finish something, you should still try to. I do have a lot of half finished projects on the go at all times, so it's not a perfect system 😊
Todd Packer
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Whole lot of rubbish on here.
The only purpose in life is pinball.
The only purpose in life is pinball.
The Fresh Oil
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wests tigers suck so hard that the fans are diving into existentialism.
There is no meaning. No one has it worked out. You will die. After 3 generations ( if you're lucky), it will be as if you never existed.
#puntbrooks.
There is no meaning. No one has it worked out. You will die. After 3 generations ( if you're lucky), it will be as if you never existed.
#puntbrooks.
twentyforty
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Speaking for myself, I need to have something to do to be happy, and it’s a bonus if that “something” keeps me up at night and gets me out of bed early.
My life is not a constant search for a raison d’être , but rather a lot of goal setting either in response to challenges or desire/dreams.
There’s nothing like the birth of a child to give you a full reset and see the world differently. It can make you do things you never thought possible..like give up golf and be happy you did. 😂
My life is not a constant search for a raison d’être , but rather a lot of goal setting either in response to challenges or desire/dreams.
There’s nothing like the birth of a child to give you a full reset and see the world differently. It can make you do things you never thought possible..like give up golf and be happy you did. 😂
Good thread @upthetigers
For a long time I thought my purpose in life was to chase money.
Then about 15 years ago a very close family member suddenly got very sick and passed away within a week.
During that week while they were in hospital, I was in denial about how sick they were and avoided seeing them because I was too busy chasing money.
I only got to see them a few minutes before they died. I still regret that week and feel guilty about it. Still today I still miss that person very much and have a stack of memories about great times we had together.
I sometimes try and think back to what the last moment was I had with that person before they got sick. It was probably something simple like catching up for a coffee.
Not long after, I became a Dad and did a lot of soul searching while travelling.
I came to the realisation that nobody remembers your bank account once you're dead. But they do remember what you did and the times you had together.
My life purpose now is to make the most of each day, be good to the people around me and make the moment of time with others (even if it's something like sharing a beer or a coffee) because you never know whether it could be your last together.
For a long time I thought my purpose in life was to chase money.
Then about 15 years ago a very close family member suddenly got very sick and passed away within a week.
During that week while they were in hospital, I was in denial about how sick they were and avoided seeing them because I was too busy chasing money.
I only got to see them a few minutes before they died. I still regret that week and feel guilty about it. Still today I still miss that person very much and have a stack of memories about great times we had together.
I sometimes try and think back to what the last moment was I had with that person before they got sick. It was probably something simple like catching up for a coffee.
Not long after, I became a Dad and did a lot of soul searching while travelling.
I came to the realisation that nobody remembers your bank account once you're dead. But they do remember what you did and the times you had together.
My life purpose now is to make the most of each day, be good to the people around me and make the moment of time with others (even if it's something like sharing a beer or a coffee) because you never know whether it could be your last together.
upthetigers
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Gets boring after a while especially if there is no connection
tig_prmz
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There are too many dheads in the world. We should all start by making it better for ourselves first, then our loved ones then those we come into contact with.
Chasing money is number 1 and will always be.
The goal to set your kids up and their kids for generations is purpose enough. I have worked extra my whole life to do this and I'll check out knowing I've done it.
If I miss out on any rainbows then it's on me.
earl
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I don't see it this way. My FIL has a lot of money and it sucks. Two of his kids are completely useless and can't stand on their on two feet.
The best thing I'm doing for my kids is telling them once they are 18 they need to figure it out for themselves. My daughter is 20 and has worked a lot more and is much more independent than my 40 yo SIL. My BIL was married and I'm 100% convinced his ex-wife married him just to get at the family money. That dude earns good money and spends all of it and still needs regular handouts.
Does anyone like Epicurus ? He was the best. A simple frugal life with some ganja on the side and you are good to go. Too much money just leads to problems. I've already told my wife to give most of her inheritance away.
hobbo1
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Cash is king bro 😎
