2006-10-23 08:45:54 · 32 answers · asked by IshotJR 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
No, because we don't live our lives on the scale of the Universe. We live our lives based on an infinitely smaller scale, based on a moment-by-moment quest for happiness through ever-evolving human emotion and relationships. Your life is what you make it everyday.
2006-10-23 08:55:43 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I love that word 'inevitability'. It just rolls off the tongue.Especially the way Mr Smith says it in The Matrix, just before he's flattened by the train. His universe was pretty short lived too!
I'm grinning mainly because, here I am, sat in front of a laptop! My place in the universe at this precise moment is all warm and cosy (it's freezing outside) and I've thoroughly enjoyed my life so far. I mean, I could walk over to the fridge to get a chunk of chocolate and the light fitting could drop from the ceiling landing on my perfectly groomed bonks, signalling the end of my particular light!
Has my life ever had any meaning for me to lose? That is a more pertinent question! And does this worry me? Are you kidding?Nah! Have you ever thought about the phrase 'There's always someone worse off than you?'
Me? I look at words like 'inevitability' and smile from the complete joy it gives just to whisper the word as I type it. Bliss!
Right, I'm off to get a chunk of chocolate from the fridge. Maybe see you later!
2006-10-23 09:09:20 · answer #2 · answered by Val G 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did your life ever have meaning in the first place? I think that may be the question you have to ask your self before you start getting into Realizing "The inevitability of the Universe"...
2006-10-23 10:45:56 · answer #3 · answered by Adriori 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
l don't believe it does. to me, this realisation gives me a sense of safety, a secure platform from which l can dive into life and explore all the bizarre and amazing things life has to offer. Throughout all of this there is always the sense of knowing who l am, where l am so l feel sort of protected. This doesn't mean l don't struggle with certain things in life but it does mean that l don't feel scared to work my way through these experiences and carry on enjoying life. All the best, A x
2006-10-24 03:37:46 · answer #4 · answered by Ab 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is NOTHING inevitable about the universe (or you, in fact).
The universe ( and you) operate according to the choices we each make.
In this way life does not loose meaning but takes on infinite possibility.
2006-10-23 09:53:31 · answer #5 · answered by equericon 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, One can contemplate the vastness of the universe while understanding that each being has a role in the total. May I suggest that most of us, myself included, have all we can handle just devoting our energies to the present. For the past is gone and the future yet to be and in fact we are all leaving here at some time. Only some are leaving sooner than others.
2006-10-23 08:55:46 · answer #6 · answered by david42 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely not!! If anything one's physical life experience here becomes MORE meaningful! Once one realizes their total and complete Totality in this Grand Universe ... well, the sky's the limit! There's a bit difference between playing the game of life as a Pawn and that of the Game Master!
2006-10-23 14:33:44 · answer #7 · answered by Ashaka 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, your meaning now is to fulfill that purpose with excellence. Because we are each unique and there are many things that each individual can solely do.
Of course - you are assuming it is possible to "realize the inevitability of the universe and your place within it." I don't know that is possible unless you live in a vacuum.
2006-10-23 08:49:38 · answer #8 · answered by MLK II 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Who REALLY thinks of things in that way? The universe and it's inevitability(or lack thereof) has absolutely nothing whatsoever to do with me or my viewpoint. If your life has lost all meaning because of this then you need some actual life in which to involve yourself and to find a way to GET OUT of your OWN head. Philisophically speaking that is...
2006-10-23 08:58:02 · answer #9 · answered by Mod M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No cos i remember the poem that has in it:
You are a child of the universe and no less than the trees and the stars you have a right to be there and whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should'
2006-10-23 09:30:18 · answer #10 · answered by Caroline 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Life has it's own drive. When one realises the short life cycle of this body we live in, then the meaning of the universe is meaningless to us, albeit fascinating!
2006-10-24 00:56:23 · answer #11 · answered by clark_hans 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋