Everyone says carpe diem but no one explains how?

Question

I'm one of those young people who fear death for the simple fact that I am yet really to live. I recognize my mortality and will be one of those who leave a mark on the world, not just sit on my hump. I just don't know how to get to it.

I'm looking for some good answers to jog my own thought process and if you have literature or any other works related to this carpe diem philosophy then it's all good.

Answer 1

Someone says that the mystery of death was hidden to us so we can endure and survive LIFE on this sometimes lonely, superficial and cruel world,,,

But i believe that we have to seize the moment for at the END we really reap what we sow,,,

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Answer 2

Carpe diem...Seize the day...Just live your life one day at a time, it's all you can do anyway and live it well. Take chances now and then and the rest of the time, make smart, well informed decisions. Do not try to live up to other people's expectations, it never works. Try to do something everyday that is kind. Anything. open a door for someone, give up a cab, if someone is searching for a dime in the check out line, pay it for them. Smile more...even if it is just for yourself. Be happy.

Answer 3

Find a quiet spot. A room or somewhere in nature if you can.
And then push all voices from other people, all expectations from society or all shoulds away and concentrate only on your heart area or solar plexus. And then let yourself allow to find the meaning and purpose in your life as it is already in you and it just needs to be allowed to be heard by you.
Listen to it. Does it make your spirit soar, does it make your heart sing, does it awaken a deep longing, or even a deep pain?
Then it is the voice of your inner conscience which wants to talk to you. Now it is your task to do everything to fulfil what it asks from you. Rise to great heights, conquer the pain, or follow a direction, who knows, only you can find it in yourself as it is already there, dormant, waiting to be allowed to come into consciousness.
If you cannot find it there look around in your surrounding and find there what is calling you. If you look for it you will find the door and the path to your destiny. I wish you all the best.
A book I would like you to recommend would be also the Grail Message "In the Light of Truth".

Answer 4

In 2 simple words: LoVe Life!
In more words, Horace clarified the meaning in Odes 1.11 (23 BC).
LATIN
11.1 Tu ne quaesieris, scire nefas, quem mihi, quem tibi
11.2 finem di dederint, Leuconoe, nec Babylonios
11.3 temptaris numeros. ut melius quidquid erit pati,
11.4 seu pluris hiemes seu tribuit Iuppiter ultimam,
11.5 quae nunc oppositis debilitat pumicibus mare
11.6 Tyrrhenum: sapias, vina liques, et spatio brevi
11.7 spem longam reseces. dum loquimur, fugerit invida
11.8 aetas: carpe diem, quam minimum credula postero.
ENGLISH TRANSLATION
You should not ask, it is unholy to know, for me or for you
what end the gods will have given, O Leuconoe, nor Babylonian
calculations attempt. Much better it is whatever will be to endure,
whether more winters Jupiter has allotted or the last,
which now weakens against opposing rocks the sea
Tyrrhenian: be wise, strain your wines, and because of brief life
cut short long-term hopes. While we are speaking, envious will have fled
a lifetime: seize the day, as little as possible trusting the future.

In Horace, the phrase "carpe diem" is part of the longer "carpe diem, quam minimum credula postero", which can be translated as "Seize the day, put very little trust in tomorrow (the future)". The ode says that the future is unforeseen and that one should not leave to chance future happenings, but rather one should do all one can today to make one's future better. This phrase is usually understood against Horace's Epicurean background. The meaning of "carpe diem" as used by Horace is not to ignore the future, but rather not to trust that everything is going to fall into place for you and taking action for the future today.

Nota bene. The original question started with "I'm one of those young people who fear death for the simple fact that I am yet really to live. [sic]" Death will come sooner than you imagine, even if you'll live 111 years in good health. More importantly, concentrate NOW on Loving Life AND improving your English (do fear unclear English phrases, instead of fearing death). Clarifying your thoughts in good English will Improve your writing, which will help you communicate perspicuously positive thoughts.

Answer 5

"There is a divine conspiracy of the entire universe to help each of us find, develop and express our own truth. Each of us individually is as qualified as any one ever was or ever will be, to unravel the mysteries of life. This conspiracy waits patiently for you the subject, to step forward and identify yourself as the commander, to stop laying yourself before servants, and accepting the second hand experiences of others as the spiritual truth and fire of your own being."
from 'Chuck' as a response to Richard Bach (see ref below)

For a book, I suggest you peek at "Illusions: The Adventures of a Reluctant Messiah" by Richard Bach. A short, readable, uplifting book with the capacity to help some tweak their viewpoint of life. I suspect that there are different keys for different locks, however; it may not resonate with you - if it doesn't - just set it aside and look elsewhere. The journey and the destination have an intimate relationship.

Answer 6

"When your life flashes before you, make sure it's worth watching." (Ironically, these "words of wisdom" are from an ad campaign for a particular whiskey...)
And, "Life may not be the party we hoped for, but while we are here we might as well dance." (Allegedly said by an 83-year-old woman, no name given.)
And, "Paradoxically, death is the most beautiful gift that man (kind) has ever been given as it is this which fills him (her) with the urgency to see, discover, do and give." Belgian artist Bob Verschueren.
Finally, cobbled together from several friends: this is it. This is not a dress rehearsal!

Answer 7

Well you're over thinking it. Carpe Diem is all about action. Stop analyzing things and experience them. Don't just seize the day seize the moment.

Answer 8

i used to be scared of dying without really living, and so i started to just put effort into all that i do and am passionate. and now i have had some wonderful experiences, and no longer feel scared that when it is my time to go i will regret never having enjoyed life.

set yourself goals, and do what you can to achieve them. some of them can be small, and some big. but if you want, make one of the goals to leap into every experience that you want to do - so that you fully experience them all - the good and the bad. love fully and openly. live passionately.

life is meant to be really lived and experienced. passion is important. find the things that are important to you and set out to do them. you can achieve whatever you want to - but sitting here and wondering about how to live for the day is the sort of thing that could slow you down.

i hope that makes sense. enjoy!

Answer 9

seize every opportunity you can dont over analyze because it seems like your over thinking too much-- you need to relax and take more of an active roll in life- like if your interested in excitement adventure or sports try sky diving -- it doesnt have to be extreme moves like if there is a girl you like and your single go for it-- dont be afraid to tell the people around you that you care just live life not to the extreme but not safe either--
Good Luck

Answer 10

I used to have thoughts similar to this until I watched The Dead Poet's Society. It focuses on exactly this. I'm sure it would be really helpful to you and I suggest that you rent it next time you're at a movie rental place.