Why is it that we keep going?

Question

On My Way To Work

There is a car parked where the block begins
And there are people singing praises
Say, "It's all because of him"
And there is a bird perched on a frayed, wet wire
And his voice sings out for a lover
But it's covered by the choir of voices
Reaching way beyond the rafters
With devotion, they perform these sacred tasks
They cross themselves and offer up their checkbooks
Slight suffering is not too much to ask
Besides, we all are making money
And we are all ******* alone
And we don't know what we are doing
Maybe just buying us some hope
Because we know that we are lonely
Yeah, lonely, that's for sure
And the older ones are coughing
And the older ones are dying
Maybe we are all dying
I pass a graveyard on my way to work
Today I saw two dozen white roses
On a fresh new mound of dirt
And I wondered about the occupant
When the darkness finally swallowed him
Was he calm and content?
Or was he sweating in a struggle to keep breathing
Ripping apart the sheets that dressed his bed
Crying out loud for someone to help him
And collapsing on his back, all pale and dead?
Maybe it's me who's this unstable
Always obsessed about the end
Why can't I let what happens happen?
And just enjoy the time I spend
Oh, how I wish it was so easy
But when there is no point to anything
It can get a bit confusing
Why is that I keep going?
Why is that we keep going?

Answer 1

Because you are NOT these thoughts and feelings. If you are a poet, then write these impressions down, but know that you are the OBSERVER of them, that reality is a multi-dimensional field that is responsive to both the authentic Self and these illusions of separation, fear and attachments that cause humanity's suffering. Your purpose may be to express them, but if you identify with them/are attached to them, the learned defensive ego will kill you before letting you experience "full aliveness."

You're going to have a tricky time of it. Remember that no one is here to suffer, but to transcend it. And, that requires changing your mind.

Answer 2

Hope- Hope that you will some day find real happiness.Because that is what your eternal soul hankers for. One must know these higher Universal truths to become truly happy-
We are not this material body, IE; Race, color, nationality, Religion, mind, intellect, senses, job, etc. We are all eternal spirit souls, part and parcel of the Supreme Soul, also known as Krishna, Allah, Jehovah, Vishnu, etc. We never die, only this mortal body dies.
This material world is not our real home, it is called Maya (illusion) and is temporary and full of misery, only one fourth of the souls come here, and the rest are enjoying blissful eternal loving relationships with our Maker named above. Those who are intelligent, take up the process of self realization (Bhakti Yoga) which gives one real peace, happiness and reality. Then at the end of life they can return to the eternal Kingdom where there is no more birth, death, old age, or disease and be eternally happy.Pleas check this out and you will be so happy to have found all the answers you have been searching for. I Have.
For info. Go to harekrishnatemple.com Read Bhagavad Gita- As it is by Bhaktivedanta Prabhupada asitis.com you can read it on line.

Answer 3

you become what you think about.

people dwell on what they dont want therefore it appears time and time again.....The Secret is the Law of Attraction Whatever is going on in your mind is what you are attracting. Thought = creation. If these thoughts are attached to powerful emotions (good or bad) that speeds the creation


The law of attraction says you attract like a magnet what your thinking and feeling about.

watch the secret..its a good positive thing. here is the 1st 25 minutes.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_b1gkgwjb...

It works 100%.

and why would it not?

1st step is having gratitude for all the good things in your life, thus focusing on positive things that make you happy.

2nd is asking and defining your goals, believing in yourself and having joy that it is coming.

These are all essential in becoming succesful.

it's you becoming positive and being grateful for what you have...starting to shift your energy etc...

it could come to you in a million forms...perhaps you get a raise, a part time job, go into a venture with someone, it takes time also..most people fail because they simply give up...

it is VERY rare for a very happy, positive person that gets off thier butt and works hard to fail.

Answer 4

No particular reason, no treason, leaven behind the wines of yester, at Easter. Mister don’t do it. Bit lip to stop from crying. But can’t stop the dieing.

Answer 5

I think it is hope. Without hope I wouldn't be here right now. I wake up to hope that something will happen that day. I hope that I can make a difference. HOPE.

Edit: *Looks down.* I personally like it condensed..

Answer 6

We keep going in the hopes that one day we will find contentment (or medication)

Answer 7

We keep going because we cannot contemplate the alternative.

Answer 8

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