Is life worth the journey? In the end you just end up dead...?

Question

Life is just a compilation of painfule events and memories. Is it even worth it? In the end you just end up dead.

Answer 1

But it's what you leave when you go that you have to think about. You're touching the lives of others on a daily basis, and it's your decision if you're going to effect others positively or negatively.

You have to think about what they'd say about you at your eulogy. Did you love life? Did you love others? Did you leave your handprints on anyone's heart?

You're leaving a legacy. Make your mark, and enjoy life to the fullest while you can!

Answer 2

Yes. It is worth it.
First of all, it can't be only a compilation of painful events and memories. You must have had better experiences to even recognize an event or moment as worse. Sometimes we focus only on the negative because it overwhelms us. But that is not the entire picture.

Second, there is no other option. If you yourself want to put an end to the journey by suicide, ultimately you just end up dead. No one but you lose in the process.

Third, instead of expecting a big victory every now and then, perhaps it is better to play along and enjoy every moment of life as it comes. On the whole the picture will start to look better.

Answer 3

You're assuming that death is the end of your existence. What if it's not? What if this is just a phase that your spirit is moving through? Maybe one of many existences that you chose to experience?

I like to think of it this way: what if your life is like a video game, where you continue to practice at each level until you get good at it, and then you move to the next level? When you're in one level, you have no idea how many other levels there are, or what the next level will be like. You don't know how you'll get through each level, but in the end, you always find a way.

If you think that death is the end of your spirit, then I guess, you could look at life this way...a blur of painful memories. But even if you did, wouldn't that mean that you should look for the beauty in this world and this life even more so? Look at the events in your life as lessons, not painful events there to cause you misery.

When I was 18, I was involved in a flood. Completely ruined everything I owned...house, car, clothing, baby photos...everything. It took me a while, but in the end, you know what that flood did for me? It made me less materialistic.

I no longer despair over a stain on a shirt or a piece of equipment that breaks, because I realize that in the grand scheme of things, it really doesn't matter. I wasn't like that before the flood, and I doubt I would have ever come to that conclusion without it.

All lessons, brought by you, to you...so that you can learn everything you need to get to that next level. :-)

Answer 4

That's the pessimistic way to look at it. So, if you're a pessimist/cynic, you can believe that and trump through life wondering why you should wake up every morning, if they days aren't even going to add up in the end, because in the end you'll be dead.

But who wants to believe that? While you're alive, you might as well make the most of it. Unless you don't want to live, in which case, well....erm.....

But anyway, they always say that it's not about the destination, it's about the journey. If you're going to die anyway, shouldn't you go out with a bang? Would you rather close your eyes for the last time, remembering nothing but boring, lifeless days spent at work, or would you rather remember the great, exciting, adventurous times of your life in which you felt amazing and full of life? Perhaps, if you're going to look towards the future, you should think about that. But I say, live in the moment. The future will come when it comes, but for right now, I'd rather believe that I'm going to wake up tomorrow to a good day with meaning than a day that just isn't going to count in the end anyway. :)

-My Two Cents.

Answer 5

Actually it is. I mean hey you can't just think of the painful events and memories. Theres also enjoyment & memories that means alot to you. By all means, every one goes through it. Its a life & death situation. Death is what we can't cure. What bothers me the most is death. But I guess everyone has its own fear right? I mean there is a reason why we were born here today to live the life we are in.

Answer 6

Life can be a compilation of wonderful events.

Like a roller coaster, it can be fun, scary, etc, but the experience is worth it regardless of the fact that the ride ends.

Answer 7

Speak for yourself. My life has been a roller coaster ride. Some ups, some downs, but well worth the E ticket! Maybe you need to get off the kiddie ride and try something more daring and adventurous.

Answer 8

Death is a journey from which there is no return so chin up and make the most of this one. Whether or not it is worth it may not be up to you but may be determined by those whose lives you touch, so whereever possible make it a pleasureable experience.

Answer 9

Maybe not! Maybe you"ll stick around and haunt somebody from a different "plane" .Life does suck sometimes. But , it is good too! My children make the journey worth it for me.

Answer 10

that's the challenge! Think of the heart and courage it takes to give it your all every day even though in the end we all end up dead? Magnicents! Rahe, rage against the dieing of the light....