Philosophy on how to live?

Question

How do you choose the way you live? By that I mean what is the driving point of it? The main motivation that makes you live the way you do?

OR commonly, what makes you to be Athiest, religious, High roller, etc..

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A lot of different philosophy. Some good, one bad...
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Answer 1

Everyone needs to find their own philosophy on how to live, and how to live with that philosophy. When that synergy is accomplished, you are pretty much set--at least, until something turns your world on its ear. We are largely shaped philosophically by what happens to and around us.
Man's #1 instinct is self-preservation, and anything else is idealistic. That is why most people's philosophy is pragmatism--what one wants or needs, when one wants or needs it. When you realize that about yourself, you will feel a lot better about the fact that you alone, although important, really count for very little in this world as a whole.
Most people try to either stuff their worldview into a single philosophy, or stretch it around one. That's why I don't do those things, because they will make you feel bad about yourself in the long run. I make my own philosophy--an amalgam of the experiences shared by us all and those unique to me. What makes me who I am is how I handle what comes my way. Nothing unique there. I just do the best with the variables at hand, and let what happens happen, because it will happen, anyway. No one can control everything, but there are things one can control. I say, control them. That's how I roll. . . .

Answer 2

Well there are several things. When my first daughter was born my life changed for the better. It was my first time around a baby. It was a completely new experience. But the biggest thing of all is that is when I truly understood what love is. The second she was born I had so much joy. It was amazing. I felt the same way again when my second daughter was born, but it was a little different because I knew already what love is. It was still great joy. At that time I was only 22. I did not understand God. Honestly, I really didn't care at that point in my life. I was too busy with work, raising a family and earning my BS in molecular biology. Life was so busy. It wasn't until my wife (now ex) committed adultery. I turned to God, and I have found Him in a big way. I am the type of person who takes the good from the bad. I found the ultimate in goodness. That is God. I have always been a man of caring for others as I would want them to care for me. However, this do unto others as I would want done unto me creed has really hit home the past 2 years. I have learned a lot about Jesus and how I should live my life. We all have our obstacles in life, but I do believe they are tests to see how we will proceed with our life. I now live my life to the fullest. I have an amazing fiance and two wonderful children. I truly feel blessed. A little over two years ago that would have been a different feeling for me. This is how I found my motivation. It's a sad story of sorts, but I have learned so much from it.

Answer 3

I disagree with the Buddhist perspective that life is suffering. I went about creating a philosophy that alleviates suffering.

The first stage was challenging that which has been taught to me. Why believe something when there is evidence to the contrary? I've spent considerable money and time on education and enlightenment only to find that I had the answer that I needed all along.

Answer 4

I am here. I will respect those who also share this space. I deserve their respect if I act accordingly. There are many mystifying aspects to this world we live in. I don't know the answers and I will not pretend to do so so as not to confuse my fellow earthling. I will try to live a productive and happy life and not at the expense of others. I will try to share of myself where possible and not be intimidated by others' foolish sense of self worth. What lies beyond seems intriguing and I feel that what I put into this life is sort of the launching pad.

Answer 5

I like to look at it like this. What do I want to be? I want to be cool. Not somebody's idea of what's cool, my idea. I want to be a person that I admire. Now, if I'm going to do this, I have to take into consideration the limitations imposed by my makeup and my situation. I want to be the coolest and happiest me that I can be. Unfortunately, I don't really live my life according to my life philosophy; I live it kind of half-hazardly. Instead of working towards the goal of becoming what I want to be, I'm usually occupied by whatever has captured my attention at the moment, be it daydreaming, socializing, entertaining myself or whatever.

By the way, I'm not an atheist because I thought it would be cool to be one; I'm atheist because of the nature of my mind.

Answer 6

You live life to the fullest because you know someday it will all be over, some might turn to religion because of fear of the unknown. . . not trying to offend anybody.

Answer 7

"just do it." enough said.