Anyone ever just stop and wonder what the hell they are doing?

Question

Were we born to just grow up, go to school, get a job and work and make money. And then just use that money to buy things, to create some illusion that blinds us from the fact that our lives really don't mean much at all. Of course, we then get married, well some of us. Are they considered the lucky ones? Who knows. But is our entire purpose as human beings just to do this, and then have children. Then by the process we are to help the children do the exact same thing. I am a college student, just finished my first year, and I don't know what I am going to major in. I want to mean something in the world. I don't want to just make money and spend it. But the more I look into how the world works, what every job entails, the more I believe that all there can be to life is the cycle I mentioned above. But I can't see myself being happy that way.Everyday I feel more and more like life is pretty pointless. What do you guys think about this? Don't you ever think about this stuff?

Answer 1

the point of life is just to be happy, w/e it takes for you to be happy do it, maybe having children isnt your thing, i think aobut this shitt all the time, makes me want to get a nice house out on the ocean i know that may revert back to materal things but ths idea makes me real happy, maybe you need to fall in love,you will be blinded and all you will need is to be with that one person, everything will then fall in place, hope i helped but then again i have only spent 15 years on this earth-what do i know...

Answer 2

All the time I am sophomore in college and I still have not decided a major yet because as you you stated above their is so much focus on material gain and I have noticed that has slowly creeped in my reasoning for continuing my education. But also realize the importance of money too, and I would like to have a big family someday so money will be important but I want to make a lot for something that I love which is helping people. I would like to become some sort of physician or something major that would better the lives of millions. I think that God and Jesus' teachings bring life back into perspective and that by thinking beyond one's self by helping people the best you can will make life more meaningful.

Answer 3

I think about these things all the time.. and as much as I try to convince myself it may be counterproductive to dwell on such things... the question lingers..
This is one that has no real answer to me.. life is sometimes confusing and meaningless or trivial in the grand scheme of things..
All I know is that I want to take the steps and make the decisions to put me in a position to be 90 years old and look back on my life and say I did the best I could with all that I had...
If that means advancing my career, or raising successful kids, or living a life free of guilt..
Of course different things mean different things to different people and all..
Plan your life and live your plan .. no regrets. And if something isn't going as planned, find the strength to admit to yourself that you made a poor decision and change your path..
Society feeds the insanity of the make and spend approach towards life because success is ultimately measured by the amount of material possessions or money you have to leave to future generations. Obviously, there are exception to this.. like lower level servants of the church an an example..
If you can't accept the world for what it is, do what you can to make your impression towards changing it, but keep in mind.. the world is full of sheep blindly following the herd.
Stick with getting yourself a good education, maybe find a charitable cause to immerse yourself in.. find something to be passionate about.. there are many ways you can do you own individual way to contribute to society..
Life is full of distractions.. like school and marriage and jobs.. but you were born for a reason.. works towards finding your true calling within yourself and in your like life and your view may change to something more optimistic..
And don't be a sheep.. there's nothing worse than getting to the end of your life and being in a position to say.. damn, think of what I could have done...
Good Luck.. :) Great question

Answer 4

It is pointless. But we're here, make the best of it. I see it this way, grab the happiness you can, spread as much joy as you can, and try to make the trip as pleasant as possible. No point in thinking of the end result, or dwelling on it.
One thing that has been of help to me is that I have a new granddaughter. I am getting to see everything for the first time again through her eyes. It seems that when we get older we become so single minded, gotta work, gotta pay bills, gotta save for retirement, etc., that we forget the simple pleasures like feeling warm sand beneath our feet, seeing the expanse of the lake or an ocean, the feel of a cat's fur. It doesn't change the end result we all face, but it sure makes it a lot more fun.

Answer 5

Yes, I think like that all the time. I try to describe my perspective to others but they dont seem to belive I am eccentric. I think it comes down to the fact that they are better at diverting their thoughts from becoming so deep. I think Bertrand Russell has some great ideas on "fixing" your intrusive thoughts:

http://www.gurus.com/dougdeb/Courses/Happy/Conquest/Russell.html

Answer 6

Life is not as pointless as you think. Stop to enjoy the freedoms you have. You have your youth, your mind, your health, and soon a career. It is about more than making money. When you hold that baby in your arms for the first time... When you take him to the bus stop, and I try to give him a handshake as to not embarass him in front of his friends.. and he looks up at me with his blue eyes and says,"Momma, I don't care if I get teased, I already do.. I love you and family comes first." He gives me a kiss and a HUGE hug, smiles, then he hurries off to catch the bus. When I finally got to take my youngest daughter home from the hospital after being on life support, and critically ill for 5 weeks of not being able to hold or touch her. She grabbed on to my fingers.. and smiled at me.. When my son got down on his knees and thanked God, for not taking his Mommy... I have Cancer... could not walk 6 months... I got up and took my first step, and it hurt soooo bad... But i did it... I came home from the hospital, and all of the white clothes were pink (bleached whites with reds)... Hubby did the best he could.. I smiled and thanked God for the husband that I have who would try to wash the kids clothes..and make do without Mom's special touch. I sit on the sidelines and watch the family learn Karate. I am there to cheer them on. Kids look up at me..and try harder to succeed. First tooth...First kiss...First taste of real food to see the delight in their eyes, (Formula really sucks). First steps.. First smile... First day at school... the smell of gingerbread and anticipation to try one of Mommies creations... Dying Easter eggs... Meeting Santa.... First candles on their first cake...... Handing the baby a pot and a spoon to make music and she thinking you are absolutely the most brilliant Mommy in the world... Singing and rocking them to sleep..... The first dance...YET TO COME.......... The first day of college...the first time they find true love... Walking her down the ilse.... Holding my first Grand baby.... getting to do everything I mentioned above once again, only being a bit more wiser... Holding hands with him on our 50th wedding aniversary.. Closing my eyes, knowing that I lead a full life, and that I have given life to the most beautiful miracles, in hopes they will do the same.... I have no regrets.. I did not mean much to the world... but I did mean everything to my family.....