Great post Martin, I enjoyed Ed's perspectives. Instead of searching for profound reasons, we should appreciate life's simple pleasures and spread kindness without overanalyzing.
Interestingly the Bible captures the 'two greatest commandments' as love God and love your neighbor. The first is an aspiration to be better each day and the second is to extend that to others.
That is the simplest meaning in my life. (And I'm not even Christian in the classic sense)
What a gripping read! Thanks for sharing this! And thanks for including me in your top articles of the week, I feel humbled and thrilled all at ones 👏🥂
Ed said: „when we were young, life had meaning.“ I believe I recently realized why that is true. When we were young, we weren’t caught up in our heads, we drove them through walls, made mistakes, learned so much. But the more important part is that we had others around us who did the same. We felt part of a whole and I think that’s what gave us meaning and will in the future: community
In the spirit of optimising, we’ve lost the art of enjoyment.
In pursuit of a perfect diet, we reject the dinner with our friends - we’ve become lost.
Because laughing with your friends will do far more for your health than the meal could ever harm.
Sometimes we ought to take a step back and think about what actually brings us pleasure - instead of always trying to find the reason, the exact rule in the rule book etc.
Loved this article. When I finally figured out there is no meaning to life, my life be became more meaningful. I am from Canberra Martin, and have lived in Darwin for three years. I want to take the trip on The Ghan but it will be much before 2034. Any plans you flashing your posterior earlier than 2034?
This reminds me of something I read once:
A man sees Buddha and Buddha is smiling.
“Buddha, why are you smiling?” He asks.
“Why aren’t you smiling?” Laughs Buddha.
“Buddha, why are you laughing?” Asks the man.
“Why aren’t you laughing?” Asks Buddha
Great post Martin, I enjoyed Ed's perspectives. Instead of searching for profound reasons, we should appreciate life's simple pleasures and spread kindness without overanalyzing.
Interestingly the Bible captures the 'two greatest commandments' as love God and love your neighbor. The first is an aspiration to be better each day and the second is to extend that to others.
That is the simplest meaning in my life. (And I'm not even Christian in the classic sense)
Who doesn’t love to flash the bum at a passing train?????
you’re right: I liked it. Thanks
What a gripping read! Thanks for sharing this! And thanks for including me in your top articles of the week, I feel humbled and thrilled all at ones 👏🥂
Ed said: „when we were young, life had meaning.“ I believe I recently realized why that is true. When we were young, we weren’t caught up in our heads, we drove them through walls, made mistakes, learned so much. But the more important part is that we had others around us who did the same. We felt part of a whole and I think that’s what gave us meaning and will in the future: community
In the spirit of optimising, we’ve lost the art of enjoyment.
In pursuit of a perfect diet, we reject the dinner with our friends - we’ve become lost.
Because laughing with your friends will do far more for your health than the meal could ever harm.
Sometimes we ought to take a step back and think about what actually brings us pleasure - instead of always trying to find the reason, the exact rule in the rule book etc.
Loved this article. When I finally figured out there is no meaning to life, my life be became more meaningful. I am from Canberra Martin, and have lived in Darwin for three years. I want to take the trip on The Ghan but it will be much before 2034. Any plans you flashing your posterior earlier than 2034?
Understanding that life is what we say it is, helps us to live life on our own terms.