what is life????
life ends when you stop dreaming...hope ends when you stop believing and love ends when you stop caring!!!!
can someone tell me the miracle of life and there is no happy ending???
is it really true that life takes something but it gives back something more shiny ???
please good people i need your help to answer my questions because it's human nature to share and help each other.... i need your help
can someone tell me the miracle of life and there is no happy ending???
is it really true that life takes something but it gives back something more shiny ???
please good people i need your help to answer my questions because it's human nature to share and help each other.... i need your help
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Posted: 2010-06-28 15:45:48
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i contemplate your answer and i give my own X/0
oh so much win
EDIT: the girl pic is pretty sad.
EDIT: the girl pic is pretty sad.
Good man. Now i dont have to bother with my post! you pretty much summed it up xD
Thank you ^^
Thank you ^^
yea its true that u die in the end but it matters about the fun u have had the good memories & the moments u cant put into words.
ppl say it doesn't matter in the end because ur still gonna die, well at least ur not gonna die sad & live a life drowning in ur own depression because ur gonna die one day
enjoy ur time on the road to the finish line, its not a race no one will race u to the finish line trust me u can lollygag all u want
ppl say it doesn't matter in the end because ur still gonna die, well at least ur not gonna die sad & live a life drowning in ur own depression because ur gonna die one day
enjoy ur time on the road to the finish line, its not a race no one will race u to the finish line trust me u can lollygag all u want
You're just a little bit constipated, that's all. Pop some laxatives and you'll be back on top mate
life is like a river flowing down the mountain side in it's own way if it is blocked one way it will find another, is the lotus that blooms in the fall no more beautiful than the one that blooms in the spring or summer, it is not wise to fight a strong current, may you have the best of karma.
Way to put it. I bow my head with respect to your admirable, albeit beautiful sense of life.
do not bow your head to me bow your head to buddha, i am only the vessel though which he speaks his wisdom.
I shall do so. Let Karma lead me on the path to what's right in life.
I WANT TO HELP YOU, SO PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE READ THIS WHOLE THING. IT'S WORTH IT.
My definition of life is too scientific for what you're asking; you'll know what it is if you've ever been in a biology class. So instead, I'll give you something much more valuable, if you're willing to receive it. I have found that these few truths are THE UNIVERSAL KEY to being truly happy throughout your life, not just at its end:
Life is by far best lived when you care more about others than yourself. Try putting your priorities in this order:
1. Others' needs
2. Your own needs
3. Others' wants
4. Your own wants
You won't become a doormat, because your needs come before others' wants. You'll find that you are loved and respected for being someone who always goes out of her way to help others without wanting anything in return - and for giving others what they need even when it conflicts with what they want. You'll find that, given a bit of time, the people you care about - that is, everyone you meet and many you don't - come to care about you in return (and the few who don't are the cold jerks who, for that reason, need your help the most). You'll become that amazing person who would, in a heartbeat, give her life to save a stranger - and who has plenty of friends who would do the same for you. You'll never have to put on different masks to face different people; you'll be perfectly able to show everyone your true self because your true self has become the ideal human being. When you run into serious problems you can't solve by yourself, you'll find that people will run to your aid. When you die, you'll have your happy ending. It'll probably be in the arms of loved ones, but regardless of the circumstances at the time, you'll die knowing that you've done good, that you've helped give many others life. You'll be sorely missed, and likely by hundreds of people.
This is not a fantasy. This is a reality, and a surprisingly attainable one at that.
If you want to ask me anything, you can. Just email me at leo.mobian[at]gmail.com with the subject "Life" so it passes through my spam filter. I'm more likely to get your responses that way than on Sharenator.
I'm worried I might be a month too late. I really, really hope you get this.
I would reorganize that slightly and put your own wants before others simply because I think you need to live for yourself and do what makes YOU happy, so long as it doesn't harm anyone else.
Also, monalissa, disregard all the posts with pictures of razors and such, some people are simply immature. Don't hurt yourself, don't hurt anyone else, and don't worry so much about defining what life is as simply living it and accepting all aspects of life, good and bad. If things are bad in your life right now, know only that you need the bad to have the good, so don't stress or worry about it, okay?
Also, monalissa, disregard all the posts with pictures of razors and such, some people are simply immature. Don't hurt yourself, don't hurt anyone else, and don't worry so much about defining what life is as simply living it and accepting all aspects of life, good and bad. If things are bad in your life right now, know only that you need the bad to have the good, so don't stress or worry about it, okay?
That first paragraph of yours is what I used to think too, but I've found that putting my wants before others' wants has resulted in lots of missed opportunities, along with a feeling akin to trying to fill a black hole. I may have put personal wants at the end of the list, but I did put them ON the list, because they do have value. But some part of you will always have some selfish and unreasonable desires, and putting personal wants at the end of the list prevents those bad ones from taking root while still allowing you to pursue the good ones.
Also, thank you for your second paragraph; I ought to have said the same thing.
Also, thank you for your second paragraph; I ought to have said the same thing.
See, it's a delicate balance. We could back and forth on the merit of personal vs. others' wants and I don't think either one of us could be decisively right in the end. Some personal wants should be considered above others simply because, like I said, your own personal happiness should be key in happiness in life. But at the same time, of course, there are other people in your life that you should always be considerate of. This is especially true when you have children--THEIR needs and wants should come before yours (most of the time anyway, kids' wants aren't always practical lol) because your first and foremost duty should be to them. It's definitely a more individual thing, we all have very different lives, so it's pretty 50-50 to me.
And yeah, I hate when people use the whole emo stereotype, fucking drives me crazy, in fact. We all have downs in our lives and just because some people feel comfortable to express it doesn't mean you're "emo". You would never have guessed, based on my participation around Sharenator, that I tried to kill myself 2 years ago, would you? So I take it personally when people say "Go slit your wrists" and shit.
And yeah, I hate when people use the whole emo stereotype, fucking drives me crazy, in fact. We all have downs in our lives and just because some people feel comfortable to express it doesn't mean you're "emo". You would never have guessed, based on my participation around Sharenator, that I tried to kill myself 2 years ago, would you? So I take it personally when people say "Go slit your wrists" and shit.
I agree with the parts about kids' wants and emo stereotypes especially. Congrats and THANK YOU for not giving up on life. I came dangerously close to suicide myself not that long ago, but now every suicide story I hear fills me with wondering about what could have been and about the pain it must've caused for so many loved ones.
What I'm trying to say about "wants", though, is that the deepest, healthiest, most fulfilling happiness and joy I've ever experienced is derived *directly* from the happiness I cause in the people around me. It's when I understand what somebody wants and surprise them with it. Or when I'm enjoying sharenator or youtube or my xbox and somebody asks me to watch a movie or something with them, and I reluctantly put down what I'm doing and join them instead of being a hermit.
*So long as the thing they want is not destructive*, I ALWAYS end up being glad I went with it.
It also doesn't mean that I myself can't ask other people to do stuff every now and then.
What I'm trying to say about "wants", though, is that the deepest, healthiest, most fulfilling happiness and joy I've ever experienced is derived *directly* from the happiness I cause in the people around me. It's when I understand what somebody wants and surprise them with it. Or when I'm enjoying sharenator or youtube or my xbox and somebody asks me to watch a movie or something with them, and I reluctantly put down what I'm doing and join them instead of being a hermit.
*So long as the thing they want is not destructive*, I ALWAYS end up being glad I went with it.
It also doesn't mean that I myself can't ask other people to do stuff every now and then.
Of course, there's nothing wrong with that. Sometimes making sure the people you care about are happy is more important than putting your own wants first. Completely understand where you're coming from with that. And I say the same to you, I'm glad you chose life instead.
Thanks, man.
...I still really hope Monalissa finds this, by the way. Call me paranoid, but I'm worried some of the more idiotic comments in this thread might have gotten to her. And I don't know how to contact her directly.
...I still really hope Monalissa finds this, by the way. Call me paranoid, but I'm worried some of the more idiotic comments in this thread might have gotten to her. And I don't know how to contact her directly.
Yeah, theres really no way to know when people are actually online or how to email them or something :/
Yeah... I guess it's just a matter of waiting and hoping from here.
I guess I'd have to read the book.
But in any case the idea of putting others' needs before your own heavily depends on being honest with yourself about what is a need and what is a want.
So what did "Atlas Shrugged" do to change your mind?
But in any case the idea of putting others' needs before your own heavily depends on being honest with yourself about what is a need and what is a want.
So what did "Atlas Shrugged" do to change your mind?
It is a very long book so in a nutshell it shows how the mentality of putting your needs after another persons slowly destroys a society because programs made for that purpose are unsustainable and people are too currupt. Now if you do decide to read the book don't think I agree with everything in the book. But most of the stuff is right in my opinion.
Huh... Well, after typing this whole post I just realized how long it is, but would you mind reading through the whole thing? I'm not trying to discredit you or the book so much as just to see what you think about this.
So. What I meant was more on a person-to-person level. As in, seeing that somebody honestly needs something - even if they themselves don't realize it - and taking the initiative to help them out where you can, even if you have to make personal sacrifices to do so.
I define a "need", by the way, as something that is required to prevent death, long-term physical or emotional damage, and otherwise tragic consequences.
Now, if someone ASKS you for help with something they "need", it gets a little more complicated and you should start weighing the details. First, can you trust this person?
OPTION A: Yes, you know you can. In this case, it's a matter of whether they actually *need* what they're asking for or whether they only *think* they need it. If the former, your decision is made: help 'em out. If the latter, then there's one more question: is the thing they want harmful to you, them, or anyone else? If it's harmless, go for it. Otherwise, say no, talk them out of it, suggest an alternative, do whatever you need to do to prevent any harm from coming to anyone.
OPTION B: You can't trust this person, or you aren't sure whether you can. In this case, you're weighing the odds of it being a ruse, along with the possible benefits and consequences for anyone involved. You have to make a judgment call as to whether the costs and risks are worth attempting to help them out. This may or may not be a difficult decision, but if the thing that the person is asking for is an actual NEED and you can be reasonably sure they're being truthful, it's worth some amount of personal sacrifice.
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As for humanitarian programs, I can see how corruption would be a problem; many of them are set up to allow legions of strangers to come to them asking for help, and some of these strangers are bound to be selfish and greedy and come with deceit in mind. But if the person or people in charge of the program are the kind of compassionate human beings I've been talking about, they'll at least be good at hiring the right people and preventing corruption from the inside.
So have I come anywhere close to hitting the nail on the head, or is there something else to it? Because I know that there is one and only one perfect set of rules for living the ideal life - even if our ability to make mistakes makes it impossible to follow it perfectly all the time - and I've been trying to figure out what it is for years now. The stuff I've said in this thread accounts for most of what I've figured out so far, and I can tell I'm getting incredibly close because almost all of it fits like pieces to the puzzle. I now understand exactly what's wrong with most of the arguments and philosophies I've ever heard of - including ones that I myself used to believe in - along with why they can actually be harmful despite usually being born of harmless intentions. But there are still a few questions I don't have the answers to, and a few situations in which I wouldn't know what to do. If you can help find any errors in my philosophy or any of the pieces missing from the puzzle, I'd be grateful.
So. What I meant was more on a person-to-person level. As in, seeing that somebody honestly needs something - even if they themselves don't realize it - and taking the initiative to help them out where you can, even if you have to make personal sacrifices to do so.
I define a "need", by the way, as something that is required to prevent death, long-term physical or emotional damage, and otherwise tragic consequences.
Now, if someone ASKS you for help with something they "need", it gets a little more complicated and you should start weighing the details. First, can you trust this person?
OPTION A: Yes, you know you can. In this case, it's a matter of whether they actually *need* what they're asking for or whether they only *think* they need it. If the former, your decision is made: help 'em out. If the latter, then there's one more question: is the thing they want harmful to you, them, or anyone else? If it's harmless, go for it. Otherwise, say no, talk them out of it, suggest an alternative, do whatever you need to do to prevent any harm from coming to anyone.
OPTION B: You can't trust this person, or you aren't sure whether you can. In this case, you're weighing the odds of it being a ruse, along with the possible benefits and consequences for anyone involved. You have to make a judgment call as to whether the costs and risks are worth attempting to help them out. This may or may not be a difficult decision, but if the thing that the person is asking for is an actual NEED and you can be reasonably sure they're being truthful, it's worth some amount of personal sacrifice.
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As for humanitarian programs, I can see how corruption would be a problem; many of them are set up to allow legions of strangers to come to them asking for help, and some of these strangers are bound to be selfish and greedy and come with deceit in mind. But if the person or people in charge of the program are the kind of compassionate human beings I've been talking about, they'll at least be good at hiring the right people and preventing corruption from the inside.
So have I come anywhere close to hitting the nail on the head, or is there something else to it? Because I know that there is one and only one perfect set of rules for living the ideal life - even if our ability to make mistakes makes it impossible to follow it perfectly all the time - and I've been trying to figure out what it is for years now. The stuff I've said in this thread accounts for most of what I've figured out so far, and I can tell I'm getting incredibly close because almost all of it fits like pieces to the puzzle. I now understand exactly what's wrong with most of the arguments and philosophies I've ever heard of - including ones that I myself used to believe in - along with why they can actually be harmful despite usually being born of harmless intentions. But there are still a few questions I don't have the answers to, and a few situations in which I wouldn't know what to do. If you can help find any errors in my philosophy or any of the pieces missing from the puzzle, I'd be grateful.
Oh don't get me wrong I agree with you. People sometimes do need the help. But when a group of people get the mentality that they are entitled to the basic nesecities of life things can take an ugly turn. The sweat of my brow belongs to no one but me. What I create and produce is not for anyone but me unless I decide to do something with I that involves giving it to someone else. I completly believe in charity but not welfare.
Posted: 2010-08-30 10:12:11 Report
Absolutely agreed. And a sense of entitlement is the second worst form of selfishness out there, mainly because it's the second hardest to cure (after greedy ambition).
Posted: 2010-08-30 16:35:11 Report
Life is a characteristic that distinguishes objects that have signaling and self-sustaining processes (biology) from those that do not, either because such functions have ceased (death), or else because they lack such functions and are classified as inanimate.
In biology, the science of living organisms, life is the condition which distinguishes active organisms from inorganic matter. Living organisms undergo metabolism, maintain homeostasis, possess a capacity to grow, respond to stimuli, reproduce and, through natural selection, adapt to their environment in successive generations. More complex living organisms can communicate through various means. A diverse array of living organisms (life forms) can be found in the biosphere on Earth, and the properties common to these organisms—plants, animals, fungi, protists, archaea, and bacteria—are a carbon- and water-based cellular form with complex organization and heritable genetic information.
That.
In biology, the science of living organisms, life is the condition which distinguishes active organisms from inorganic matter. Living organisms undergo metabolism, maintain homeostasis, possess a capacity to grow, respond to stimuli, reproduce and, through natural selection, adapt to their environment in successive generations. More complex living organisms can communicate through various means. A diverse array of living organisms (life forms) can be found in the biosphere on Earth, and the properties common to these organisms—plants, animals, fungi, protists, archaea, and bacteria—are a carbon- and water-based cellular form with complex organization and heritable genetic information.
That.
God is life. jesus is life. He died for us on a cross so we can live a free life. All we have to do is obey his laws and give ourselves up to the creator of the universe and everything will be alright. I myself struggled with severe depression, witchcraft, and pornography for a good portion of my life but I can to God and Im happier than ever and i know I was created for a purpose, not on accident. I mean, just look at a sunset; that is not an accident. We are not an accident. If we live for this world and the pleasures of this world, all we get is an empty grave. I live for purpose. I live for God
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Wow TryThat, just wow... That was one of the most hilarious responses I have ever seen. You have earned this +1
What's the matter MonaLisa? You picked the name of someone with an internal light and an eternal smile. :) Remember that. And remember that you have a whole network of people here that are here for you.
Unfortunately, the bad things that will happen in life will stick with you. A lot of it you will always remember. Yet as you get older, it will fade. Life isn't going to get any easier either. It's a struggle everyday. You have to enjoy the struggle! Revel in it! Love the ups as well as the downs. Take life a day at a time, make good choices, do the right things, and throw yourself wholeheartedly into everything you do.
If you feel bad today, rely on your logic to tell you that, "Yes, I hate today....this week is probably going to suck, but I might love the next week. It might be the best one of my life." And you're going to go through that about a hundred times a year! Life is about doing the best with what you've been given and not squandering a single moment.
And don't worry so much. :) We're here for you.
Unfortunately, the bad things that will happen in life will stick with you. A lot of it you will always remember. Yet as you get older, it will fade. Life isn't going to get any easier either. It's a struggle everyday. You have to enjoy the struggle! Revel in it! Love the ups as well as the downs. Take life a day at a time, make good choices, do the right things, and throw yourself wholeheartedly into everything you do.
If you feel bad today, rely on your logic to tell you that, "Yes, I hate today....this week is probably going to suck, but I might love the next week. It might be the best one of my life." And you're going to go through that about a hundred times a year! Life is about doing the best with what you've been given and not squandering a single moment.
And don't worry so much. :) We're here for you.
The meaning to life? This is an extremely hard question. I think it is something you need to figure out along the journey. After all life is a journey. So live your life as best as you can. Be kind, courteous, and friendly. Do your best to life a good life. I think this is something you discover over time.
Life has no meaning and no purpose. To force it into a category is demeaning and improper. As so many before me (and by that, I mean above me) have said; it's a journey. Everything happens for a reason, it's encode in our DNA. If it's going to happen, it will happen and a result will arise. It may not be good, but there will be an outcome that will shape your life. The postivie thing to do would be to seize this misfortune and make it suit you, instead of complaining about a trivial subject to which there is no answer.
life is like a box of chocolates, ou never know what your gonna get. There are times when the chocolate is sweet and delicious and then times where you get the ones filled with toothpaste and you want to puke. If your gonna get rid of that toothpaste flavor you just have to keep eating the chocolates and hope for the best.
until you become morbidly obese and diabetic from eating too much chocolate, then slowly die, sad and lonely because you're fat and no one loves you
*until your fat and no one loves you* nonsence i still love your mom
i use to say that then i changed chocolate with black people because its .....you never know if ones gona mug you steal your girlfriend or become president....dont downrate for the racist joke im not racist i think everyone should own a black.....XD
Life only promises one thing and thats death so dont be afraid of what you already know live life.....note: not a stolen cheap movie quote
life is a accident in space we do not know what other life might be or where it could occur the closest possible life could be on one of Neptune ice moons as Neptune gravity crushes and expands the moon the inner part of the ice has melted and there is only a 5 mile which crust. we know there is a liquid centre because there are ice explosions that reach over 300 miles into space
But, what if it were a picture from some site where they were modeling? Hmmm? Ever thought of that?
well, find the things u luv doing, and do them, do things to make u happy. find love. u'll be happy than!
Have you ever felt like you have no purpose?
This may be because it's true. Get a job, join a club, make yourself useful. Don't be a burden to the rest of society.
Do you ever feel like no-one understands you, and you have no friends?
This too is true. No-one understands why you're so miserable, not even you! So, stop it! You're depressing the rest of us.
Go out and talk to people, make some friends, that's really all it takes. Just remember to distance yourself from anyone who makes you feel depressed.
Note: EMOs ARE NOT YOUR FRIENDS. No-one understands them, and they're alone inside, remember?
So: Not your friend.
The world will give you nothing, but it will take nothing from you. The world owes you no favours.
You only get out 10% of what you put in. If you're working your fingers down to the bone, you're not working hard enough.
Remember, the world is a cold dark place, but there is cake (not a lie) and bacon.
There is no pot of gold at the end of any rainbow, but there are rainbows.
This may be because it's true. Get a job, join a club, make yourself useful. Don't be a burden to the rest of society.
Do you ever feel like no-one understands you, and you have no friends?
This too is true. No-one understands why you're so miserable, not even you! So, stop it! You're depressing the rest of us.
Go out and talk to people, make some friends, that's really all it takes. Just remember to distance yourself from anyone who makes you feel depressed.
Note: EMOs ARE NOT YOUR FRIENDS. No-one understands them, and they're alone inside, remember?
So: Not your friend.
The world will give you nothing, but it will take nothing from you. The world owes you no favours.
You only get out 10% of what you put in. If you're working your fingers down to the bone, you're not working hard enough.
Remember, the world is a cold dark place, but there is cake (not a lie) and bacon.
There is no pot of gold at the end of any rainbow, but there are rainbows.
Life is set in stone, and it isn't. You can think about all the possible outcomes of an action, and steer in a particular direction, but choosing one path or another doesn't change anything. What happens happens, and the only thing you can do is experience the present, remember the past, and expect the future.
idk what this is or what it says but id do her c:
I know its kinda late....
But life is a party.
At first you are excited and can't wait for the party. Then you get drunk and you party and enjoy everything. Then at some point you get really really hungry but can't find any food. On your way home you relax and think about the good time you had on this party. And in the end you wonder what the hell you did last night and you are angry about the way you wasted the party/your life.
I think thats kinda how life works.
You have only this one oportunity so do your best!
And to quote House: It's way better to live a sad life than lying in the cuffin. (At least thats what he says in german)
So: Have drink and enjoy the party :)
But life is a party.
At first you are excited and can't wait for the party. Then you get drunk and you party and enjoy everything. Then at some point you get really really hungry but can't find any food. On your way home you relax and think about the good time you had on this party. And in the end you wonder what the hell you did last night and you are angry about the way you wasted the party/your life.
I think thats kinda how life works.
You have only this one oportunity so do your best!
And to quote House: It's way better to live a sad life than lying in the cuffin. (At least thats what he says in german)
So: Have drink and enjoy the party :)
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