Some nihilists cry about how nothing matters. But with said logic, it also doesn't matter that nothing matters. So you only have two choices. Live a life and feel good or live a life and feel bad. Neither objectively "matters" but f*** me if i'm gonna choose one where i feel bad. I'm here already so might as well make the most of it.

I already told you what to do. Read the below first, and then read my post on page 2, #57 again. Yes, it’s a huge wall of text but I’m giving you the most real and helpful answer you can get. Serious.

Purpose and meaning are completely relative. Yes, there are some people that believe they have found some sort of ultimate purpose(s) in life. And good for them! But the truth is that they live a fulfilling life not because their purpose is objectively meaningful, but simply because they believe it is. They are working toward and achieving something they believe in and that is what matters.

Others are more realistic/nihilistic and believe there is no real purpose or meaning to anything. This is fine, and a lot closer to the truth IMO. But you DO NOT need to believe in some higher purpose to live a fulfilling life. Some nihilists cry about how nothing matters. But with said logic, it also doesn't matter that nothing matters. So you only have two choices. Live a life and feel good or live a life and feel bad. Neither objectively "matters" but f*** me if i'm gonna choose one where i feel bad. I'm here already so might as well make the most of it.

All one needs to do is live in balance with one’s hardwired program. We're all humans. We’re just animals. An animal whose DNA has given us several drives that have proven in one way or another to be advantageous for survival.Consistently starve any of your basic, human drives and your mind will punish you for it as a warning that your chances of survival are being negatively affected. The issue with people today is that they have forgotten that WORK is one of these basic drives! . This includes physical work but maybe a lot more importantly, it includes mental work i.e. the struggle to learn and solve. Humans are inherently driven to learn and to be creative, in order to solve problems. Thousands of years ago we had to work really hard to figure out how to survive, how to catch our next meal, how to build a home that could weather the next storm, etc. So it's no surprise that evolution would make sure our brains would reward learning and solving to the point of making it a necessity and killed off people that didn’t have this innate drive. Today, an increasing number of people no longer have to work very hard to survive. Food, shelter, sex, and social acceptance, while all still necessary, now come very (relatively) easily in modern society.

The good news is that our brains are easy to trick. Our brains are happy with getting mental exercise even if the immediate end goal is not food, shelter, or sex. This is why it can be so rewarding to play games and solve puzzles and learn new skills. Same with physical exercise… your body will release endorphins regardless of whether you were chasing down your next meal or playing a game of basketball.

The bad news is that our brains are easy to trick. We can be drawn to foods that have a ton of calories yet little nutritional value. Social acceptance can be simulated/faked through social media. Sex is now simulated through porn and masturbation. I digress, but I just wanted to show how this is just furthering the extent of how far off from balance we are. But even if you are getting all of the “real” versions of things; good nutritious food, great sex life with real partner, real social circle, you will still feel empty if you are not working enough.

There is a lot of irony when someone says “But you have everything and are so comfortable, how can you be depressed?!” That’s exactly why they are depressed! Depression for most people is just an extreme form of boredom that can only be resolved by working to improve yourself just for the sake of it (remember, your brain can’t really distinguish the end reason). You can acquire and consume as many resources as you want but your brain will not let you off easy if you don’t continually better yourself in various ways. See post #57 on how to do this.

Others are morerealistic/nihilistic and believe there is no real purpose or meaning to anything.

Miscers that are saying "have children it'll fix it" can fuk right off.

If OP doesn't feel like he has meaning, how is he expected to teach a child to have meaning?

OP ignore those *******s pls.

Post needs a mod rep. Best post I've seen on misc.

I was a ranger (see username) before. I just did a mini tryout for special forces (enlisted again) even though I have my degree as well. Oldest dude in there, still ran circles around the young bucks. There are guys in their early 40's who end up going back in, happens all the time. With your degree, you could easily be an officer in whatever branch you wanted.

I'm not telling you to join, that's a serious life commitment but it's something you could consider. When you're bored sometime, go through all the MOS/AFSC (depending on branch, these are the jobs) and see if anything is interesting to you. Even if it's reserve or guard, you could find something that gives you that extra purpose in your life and as an officer it's your job to be HUMBLE and LEAD the people under you. If those are qualities you possess, you could make a big difference for a lot of people. Something to consider.

And obviously I suggest ranger, sf, etc since putting mother****ers in the dirt is the best job out there but you do you.

Post needs a mod rep. Best post I've seen on misc.

I already told you what to do. Read the below first, and then read my post on page 2, #57 again. Yes, it’s a huge wall of text but I’m giving you the most real and helpful answer you can get. Serious.

Purpose and meaning are completely relative. Yes, there are some people that believe they have found some sort of ultimate purpose(s) in life. And good for them! But the truth is that they live a fulfilling life not because their purpose is objectively meaningful, but simply because they believe it is. They are working toward and achieving something they believe in and that is what matters.

Others are more realistic/nihilistic and believe there is no real purpose or meaning to anything. This is fine, and a lot closer to the truth IMO. But you DO NOT need to believe in some higher purpose to live a fulfilling life. Some nihilists cry about how nothing matters. But with said logic, it also doesn't matter that nothing matters. So you only have two choices. Live a life and feel good or live a life and feel bad. Neither objectively "matters" but f*** me if i'm gonna choose one where i feel bad. I'm here already so might as well make the most of it.

All one needs to do is live in balance with one’s hardwired program. We're all humans. We’re just animals. An animal whose DNA has given us several drives that have proven in one way or another to be advantageous for survival.Consistently starve any of your basic, human drives and your mind will punish you for it as a warning that your chances of survival are being negatively affected. The issue with people today is that they have forgotten that WORK is one of these basic drives! . This includes physical work but maybe a lot more importantly, it includes mental work i.e. the struggle to learn and solve. Humans are inherently driven to learn and to be creative, in order to solve problems. Thousands of years ago we had to work really hard to figure out how to survive, how to catch our next meal, how to build a home that could weather the next storm, etc. So it's no surprise that evolution would make sure our brains would reward learning and solving to the point of making it a necessity and killed off people that didn’t have this innate drive. Today, an increasing number of people no longer have to work very hard to survive. Food, shelter, sex, and social acceptance, while all still necessary, now come very (relatively) easily in modern society.

The good news is that our brains are easy to trick. Our brains are happy with getting mental exercise even if the immediate end goal is not food, shelter, or sex. This is why it can be so rewarding to play games and solve puzzles and learn new skills. Same with physical exercise… your body will release endorphins regardless of whether you were chasing down your next meal or playing a game of basketball.

The bad news is that our brains are easy to trick. We can be drawn to foods that have a ton of calories yet little nutritional value. Social acceptance can be simulated/faked through social media. Sex is now simulated through porn and masturbation. I digress, but I just wanted to show how this is just furthering the extent of how far off from balance we are. But even if you are getting all of the “real” versions of things; good nutritious food, great sex life with real partner, real social circle, you will still feel empty if you are not working enough.

There is a lot of irony when someone says “But you have everything and are so comfortable, how can you be depressed?!” That’s exactly why they are depressed! Depression for most people is just an extreme form of boredom that can only be resolved by working to improve yourself just for the sake of it (remember, your brain can’t really distinguish the end reason). You can acquire and consume as many resources as you want but your brain will not let you off easy if you don’t continually better yourself in various ways. See post #57 on how to do this.

There is no cure to nihilism. All you can do is embrace it

I just joined a pool league with some buddies I met at the local sports league and signed up for coed flag football in the spring. Progress ?

There is no purpose. We were born here because two people had sex. We will die and be buried or burned like all other before us, and all others after us. We are special in no way. All we can do is enjoy our time between birth and death and appreciate the fact that we were born as humans and have a vast range of emotions to enhance the experience. We are capable to feeling extreme pleasure and happiness through sight, touch, taste, sound and feeling. Point is to maximize the experience until you disappear back into the void of nothingness. Stop wasting your time chasing the ghost of purpose and start focusing on doing more things you enjoy. this entails working a job for maximum earning potential, not personal fulfillment, because money is freedom and freedom is happiness. The money from your job will empower you to do the things you want outside of your working hours and THAT is how you best fill the time between point A and point B.

Super srs.

Yeah dude. You gotta get yourself out of your comfort zone. I really think you can get out of your slump.

I’m 31. Live in a metropolitan area with a lot of young professionals (DC) and have a good group of friends/associates and family (most of my family I don’t see often as they live out of town)

I have a good job where I make over $100k(medical device sales). I’m very good at this, and it’s not overly stressful. It’s a great career that many people are trying to get into. But it’s not fulfilling at all to me.

I’m trying to figure out what I’m passionate about, but nothing strikes me. I’m still single with no kids, most of my friends are engaged/married with kids. I feel a void right now, even though I feel like I should be happy with what I have considering there are many people less fortunate.

Can anyone here relate and/or offer up some suggestions ? Thanks in advance.

I’m 31. Live in a metropolitan area with a lot of young professionals (DC) and have a good group of friends/associates and family (most of my family I don’t see often as they live out of town)

I have a good job where I make over $100k(medical device sales). I’m very good at this, and it’s not overly stressful. It’s a great career that many people are trying to get into. But it’s not fulfilling at all to me.

I’m trying to figure out what I’m passionate about, but nothing strikes me. I’m still single with no kids, most of my friends are engaged/married with kids. I feel a void right now, even though I feel like I should be happy with what I have considering there are many people less fortunate.

Can anyone here relate and/or offer up some suggestions ? Thanks in advance.

Volunteer work...its the most fulfilling work youll ever do