2007-12-06 04:52:30 · 6 answers · asked by london_netgear 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
I have spoken to several people that have gone through that type of experience and the common theme in each of their discussions has been, " It wasn't what I expected". I think alot of people have ideological visions of how achieving a goal is supposed to be, only to find that it bears little resemblance to the actual experience. I have only had this experience once and I think my emotional reaction occurred as it did because I was unprepared for the experience.
[to 'Hands'] I think that many people rejoin the workforce out of habit rather than needing something to do. There are many activities to engage in that would occupy their time. The sense of usefulness is pervasive in those who retire and alot of their self-worth is tied to being productive in a work environment.
2007-12-06 05:09:08 · answer #1 · answered by Gee Whizdom™ 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I understand the concept but have not come upon it yet. The reason for this is because people need goals to have something to do with their lives. Many times it's the time between the start and the finish line that you love the most because once you get to the finish line the race is over. No more fun, no more action. You're done. Many people work their whole life to retire, however once they actually retire they find a job because they would rather work than sit around and do everything they've already done many times. Just find a new hobby or something. Keep your head positive.
2007-12-06 04:59:06 · answer #2 · answered by The hands that killed Jesus. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"After a time, you may find that having is not so pleasing a thing, after all, as wanting. It is not logical, but it is often true."-Spock
The hollow feeling comes from the dicotamy between ambition & contentment. Ambition doesn't exist without desire & once a desire is achieved, desire doesn't wan, it only looks for some other goal to fix upon. The hollow feeling is desire looking for a new goal.
Contentment only occurs when desire is mastered.
2007-12-06 05:34:34 · answer #3 · answered by Monkeyboi 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is a pervasive phenomena. For example, there is a very common feeling among people who obtain a Ph.D. degree after many years of struggle. The consensus is that it is anti-climatic! For a while, they are at a loss (e.g., "now what do I do!). Life ambitions and goals add a wonderful sense of organization to our lives.
It is the journey, not the destination, that ultimately defines our lives!
2007-12-06 05:09:39 · answer #4 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Gee made a couple of interesting points. Expectations play a huge role in a person's ultimate satisfaction. I have heard so many people say they were angry or sad because someone didn't do what they expected them to do. I find that going through life without expectations leads to a happier existence. Focus on the journey, rather than the destination.
And in his response to Hands, he brought up an interesting point. To add to it, many people spend their lives working. It becomes a part of their identity. When they no longer work, they aren't sure who they are without that. Rather than reinvent themselves, they find comfort in resuming the role of worker.
2007-12-06 05:24:29 · answer #5 · answered by Trina™ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jackie Gleason said it best.
He came from poor beginnings.
All his life he wanted all the things that people generally do.
When he became wealthy, he said, "I bought all the things that I had ever wanted. I felt no satisfaction in doing so."
2007-12-06 05:02:31 · answer #6 · answered by ed 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋