is the pursuit of intensity really the best way to find meaning [when all "beliefs" have lost their certainty]

Question

or are you happy just to be consumer..and try to possess and own as much as you can before your meaningless life comes to an end?

Answer 1

This is all a bit heavy for teatime.

I'll think about it while I eat.

Answer 2

I live life with a passion. I don't feel that life is meaningless. There was a time when I felt that an Ex's life was worthless;however, stepping back and examining my own self I realized that any problems lay in me. The first step was taken to finding "meaning", I acknowledged that a problem existed and now focusing on bettering myself brings peace and excitement about new adventures. Not even someone who has been cruel to me's life is meaningless. He/she, through their intended negative actions toward me, brought me strength through pain.

Answer 3

There is no "meaning" to life. Once people understand that the meaning we give to our lives is self-defined, only then can we be truly happy. Most people are terrified of this possibility and thus attempt to live a superstitious life or, lacking that, an intense life. Neither is necessary and both are harmful.

Answer 4

Whilst I beleive that the pursuit of intensity is eventually all that is left, I know it drives some people to ruin just like any other obssession.

Answer 5

Consuming is meaningless - but intensity is just as empty. I strive for authenticity in everything I do, but it's difficult. Failing that, I strive for consciousness. Be conscious about what you do and why you do it, and authenticity will flow.

Answer 6

"The mind is not for thinking, the mind is for receiving thought." "One in the world but not of the world." Having no interest in worldly things, he should simply do what is before him to do, dedicating all to the service of God and all that he created.

Answer 7

Er um yes

Answer 8

Yes - consumerism is a sick and vomitous way to live. Try pursuing hedonism.