Does anyone else out there think that there is just too little time to truely grow and experience the most you can? I just don't have enough time on the short-term, but does this feelin continue when you're older? To much to do, so little time...
2007-04-23 12:44:41 · 11 answers · asked by Trevyn 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
I have a constant feeling of impending doom. There is infinite knowledge out there, and no matter how much i read, how much i listen, I will only be able to grasp a microscopic portion of it.
There are six billion people on eart, and I will only get to meet a few of them- and i will get to know even less.
There is not enough time on earth to get everything done...
that's why you have to pick and choose.
2007-04-23 14:22:17 · answer #1 · answered by Just Mara 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I totally agree...and here is a list of 21 things u have to do before you die!!!
1. Take a road trip.
2. Learn to play a musical instrument.
3. Go skinny-dipping!
4. Save $1,000.
It's fun to watch that number grow, and rewarding to see it hit 4 digits!!
5. Know your grandparents.
6. Buy a lottery ticket.
But just one. Everyone should take one million-to-one shot in their lives -- it's fun to dream such a big and outrageous dream.
7. Win an award.
It doesn't matter if it's a contest pie-eating -- you can be the best at something. And there's no fulfillment quite like everyone else knowing it too.
8. Say "I love you."
It takes courage to be vulnerable. But it's the only way to create the possibility that someone will love you back the way you deserve.
9. Learn to drive a stick shift.
You never know when you'll get into a situation where you may need to know how. Plus, in terms of gas, these cars are better on your wallet.
10. Milk a cow.
11. Forgive someone.
12. Have your fortune told.
Sure, it's kind of silly. But doing it is really a reminder that in the end, only you hold the power to chart your own destiny.
13. Go to a drive-in.
Where else can you watch a movie, get a great burger, talk and walk around with friends, and see the stars -- all at the same time?
14. Do your own laundry.
It's the first step on the long (but gratifying) road to independence.
15. Ride a horse.
Okay, it might sound cheesy, but when you connect with this animal it's the closest feeling to real freedom.
16. Donate your formal dresses or tuxes.
You'll give someone the chance to be a prince or princess for one night.
17. See the ocean.
18. Waiter/Waitress at least once.
Serving someone is humbling, plus it teaches you how to communicate and multitask -- two skills you'll use forever.
19. See one thing that is "the world's largest."
Even if it's just a frying pan -- at least it can be your temporary claim to fame!
20. Leave the country.
21. Learn how to love your body.
2007-04-23 13:02:44 · answer #2 · answered by nathaniellover2006 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I guess it really depends on who you are, and your experiences in life. Also what you think on the subject. If you are running on a short schedule, and don't have enough time to live life to your fullest, of course you are gonna feel like there is to little time to grow and experience the most you can.
I am still young, and quite freespirited. I know that someone with a good childhood could defenently have a different opinion on this subject.
I do not know if this continues as you get older. Once again, I really believe that it depends on the person. But I say if someone is feeling this way, they need to start living there life to the fullest, because you never know when you are going to die. Hehe..Live like you were dying. Pretty much.
2007-04-23 12:55:25 · answer #3 · answered by i_want_black_and_blues 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a lot of time to live. The only problem is, the time that you're not able to do as much as you wish you could. When you're old and when you were young. You also spend too much time in school, 13 years plus however many years after that, and if you fail.
2007-04-23 13:11:37 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Perhaps for some people it depends on how long you live. If you ever go to the nursing homes and visit with the residents, a lot of them sound really contented with the lives they have lived and the things they have accomplished. I am sure there are exceptions on both side...but hopefully most of us are given the chance to do those things which will make us happy and content when it all comes round.
2007-04-23 12:53:53 · answer #5 · answered by Liath 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i in my opinion have faith that residing constantly does no longer be perfect. To be human is to be petrified of dying, to try for the terrific in what couple of minutes is available. What would one do in the event that they have been to stay constantly? If there isn't any project, is there any purpose? Mortality makes us value each and every 2nd, makes emotion greater vivid, and for that reason we appreciate the Earth and existence. Say we had authority figures who would desire to stay constantly. would you go with the comparable congress twelve months after twelve months? would you honestly need political leaders with the skill to stay constantly? And with the skill for eternal existence, there comes the skill for one to have the skill to heal wounds of many varieties. for that reason, invincibility. human beings would replace into greater reckless with their lives. Armies would be greater useful. a defense force with that a lot of human beings...and with the skill to function your recommendations to a working laptop or notebook type, that asks for the monitoring of recommendations by making use of computers. this would bring about a defense force of mindless, invincible infantrymen, i.e. robots. Which begs conflict. some issues regardless of the undeniable fact that can help eternal existence: the belief of turning out to be the present technology see the burdens they have created handed directly to thier infants. because of the fact they might desire to realixze what they have executed became incorrect, and that they might desire to start up fixing it. earlier it is ruined, no longer after the very fact.
2016-12-26 21:15:20 · answer #6 · answered by sehorn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you have to make time, even if its 15 minutes a day or week,,,,, to think, learn, grow,,,,, as to older,,,, if you mean retirement age, then yes i suppose so,,,,, but retirement age is already up in the 70's, and expected to move up more,,,,,,, so i wouldnt wait till i am older,,,,,,,,, you can find ways, if you look for it
2007-04-23 12:58:43 · answer #7 · answered by dlin333 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is plenty of time. Stop wasting your time pondering how much or little time you have, and go live.
2007-04-23 12:56:40 · answer #8 · answered by sjsosullivan 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have a lot more time then you think. Use it wisely.
2007-04-23 13:21:07 · answer #9 · answered by producer_vortex 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes.. capture every minute of life! Never waste it!
2007-04-23 12:52:21 · answer #10 · answered by lolitakali 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋