What's your "why"?

Paul Thompson3 said:Most people just exist because they’re forced to—mostly out of a fear of dying—whereas the rare few actually live because they want to and find genuine fulfillment. I imagine those who are truly broken, yet have enough guts, might check out while still in their teens; meanwhile, the majority never really hits that true, vibrant 😁 stride, just drifting through life as mere survivors until they eventually fade away.

You start with broad generalizations and then move on to specific points, but you seem to have overlooked a third category: those who actually live well and find genuine happiness. I know several elderly folks who don't spend their time complaining much; despite everything they've endured, they still maintain a certain spirit and cheerfulness.👍

I mentioned earlier that only a handful of people actually thrive because they want to—and because it works for them. Maybe that's an oversimplification, but that's my take.
It’s honestly not easy for high achievers to actually find contentment and just enjoy life—I'd say those people are pretty rare.

Paul Thompson3 said:I mentioned earlier that only a handful of people actually thrive because they want to—and because it works for them. Maybe that's an oversimplification, but that's my take.
It’s honestly not easy for high achievers to actually find contentment and just enjoy life—I'd say those people are pretty rare.

That's just the way it is, I suppose... cheers.🙂

It was honestly too hard for me to keep reading this post, so I stopped, but I still wanted to answer regarding my own reasons for living. I’ve been through my own dark crisis—after my mother passed away. I never once thought about suicide, but I definitely questioned why I was even here. Everything felt heavy. I’d wake up with a knot in my stomach because I just couldn't see my purpose. But you know what the good news is? A year later, everything changed. If I had ended it then, I wouldn't be experiencing how happy life can actually be. Life isn't easy. There are moments when things suck and we feel lost, but like someone else mentioned here, you have a choice. When you wake up, you decide if life is just a burden or if you're going to try and enjoy it. I chose the latter. I fell in love, dealt with heartbreak, grinded through work, and struggled through college. And you know what? I embrace all of it. I'm glad I'm here. I'm grateful for every new day, and I pray to God that I make it to a hundred. 😁Why? Because I want more walks in this beautiful world. I want more hugs from my dad and the people I love. I want to brighten someone else's day. I want to have kids one day (I don't feel that pull right now, but priorities shift). I want to spend time with animals because I love them, grab coffee with my girlfriends and laugh until we cry, and I want to learn to love myself. You have to learn to love this world and yourself, and find joy in that. It takes time, practice, and sometimes help from others. But once you climb out of a hole like that, you come out stronger, wiser, and much more appreciative of where you stand.

You've ended up in this spot because of your own mistakes or maybe even things your ancestors did... just seek out Jesus Christ, who conquered the death you're feeling right now. Do it while there's still time!

I don't even care about lacking a reason, but what happens when you realize any reason you find is either wrong or just impossible?😬
Right now, I don't have a "why." I just have a massive list of reasons why not. So many of them.
That said, I don't have any suicidal urges or anything. I wouldn't even have the energy to pull it off.🤣
But if a car hit me tomorrow and just took care of everything? I certainly wouldn't complain about that.🤣

John Baker said:I don't even care about lacking a reason, but what happens when you realize any reason you find is either wrong or just impossible?😬
Right now, I don't have a "why." I just have a massive list of reasons why not. So many of them.
That said, I don't have any suicidal urges or anything. I wouldn't even have the energy to pull it off.🤣
But if a car hit me tomorrow and just took care of everything? I certainly wouldn't complain about that.🤣

🙂

They charge you an arm and a leg—they patch you up, sure, but then they start drilling into your brain just to make sure things feel even worse than they actually are.. 😵

Only those who have something to live for truly live!

Cecile Saunders: "If a person expresses a desire to end their life, it means we have failed them completely and haven't done enough in our 'healing.' If you can ease a patient's pain and make them feel truly valued, then they won't be thinking about suicide."

It seems that people don't turn to suicide because of an excess of physical pain, but rather because of a lack of gentle human compassion.

Paul Martinez2 said:Only those who have something to live for truly live!

Cecile Saunders: "If a person expresses a desire to end their life, it means we have failed them completely and haven't done enough in our 'healing.' If you can ease a patient's pain and make them feel truly valued, then they won't be thinking about suicide."

It seems that people don't turn to suicide because of an excess of physical pain, but rather because of a lack of gentle human compassion.

Among other things, I suppose there is certainly

as well as perhaps far too much human hatred and malice... 😉 oh, one could list endless reasons and circumstances if one truly had the courage... though... well, I don't lack courage, nor do I lack the words, I suppose... but no one ever listens... at least not unless you're some sort of "expert." Honestly, I am completely open about this... I make no attempt to hide it... I think I would actually be quite grateful to be in their shoes for once, to have someone like that walk in... damn, what can you say? That's just life. ☕

We find ourselves constantly hunting for answers in every direction, desperate for some semblance of leadership or a sense of security.
Yet, the truth is that everything we’re looking for is already within us; we just need the grit to keep digging until we find it.

Living joyfully, regardless of the circumstances (Sadhguru)

www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=y-2Or7qdm08

Best of luck. 🙂