The Meaning of Life Doesn’t Matter

Tynan,

You have no idea how much I needed this post.

About 15 minutes ago, I was scared to death about telling my parents I dropped out of College.

As soon as I thought “Holy Sh*t, mt life is over”, and email came into my inbox saying you had a new post up.

I’ve been following your posts for quite some time now, and reading your posts gives me the jolt I need to make a change, this being no exception.

I read it, and thought, I really need to just do what I need to do.

Thank you, just, thank you, this post was just what I needed to get my life in order.

“It makes life a blank canvas rather than a color by numbers cartoon.”

Excellent analogy. I’m gonna remember this one for the next time I try to describe my world view.

I agree on with your, it is what you make it, but I disagree with their not being something after this, I think our energy returns to the stars and then we are re-created over and over again….but hey everyone is entitled to their own opinion, ALSO. I wanted to know if you have music posted anywhere on the net for me to check out

W.A.G.Z.

Nice post. Sounds a lil like existentialism.

You are right, only one thing does matter when you die. What your OWN self thinks about what one did with one’s own life.

@WAGZ I do have a couple songs on this blog… you’ll find them if you look through the archives. My MySpace also has a few

@TJ The image is through gravatar.com

hah, awesome picture guys!

@ Grunt

Not true. One could decide they don’t want to have children. That doesn’t mean there life has no meaning or that they’ve failed in achieving what they were “supposed to do” on this Earth.

Hi Tynan.

I like how you worded this message. There isn’t much value to following some example of what we are supposed to do, because there is no given blueprint to our future plans, and anyone who says there is one is making things up. We sometimes feel this internal pressure like there is some set plan that we were or are supposed to follow, and that we are not handling it properly, but that pressure can be tossed away. It comes from, like you said, a remnant from our youth.

The meaning of life is what we label it as and nothing more.

i agree with this philosophy except that it makes it hard to find the meaning you give to your life. because its completely in your hands, its both “hard” and “easy” to deal with. i can’t really explain it but for me, it definitely doesn’t let me off the hook. i’m solely responsible for my own life. radical concept!

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I think that not accepting the fact that we are more than our physical bodies is somewhat ignorant. I also believe that ignorance is the root of suffering.

I believe our purpose is to share knowledge and evolve as a species. Just as all living organisms on the planet evolve into more complex organisms, our job as individuals is to find our personal expression of this driving force within all of us and to manifest our intent through personal experience. To learn and grow.

@Gruntwilligar: The goal of Eros is no longer procreation, but creative expression. Until we realize this we will continue to be over populated, and undernourished.

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Well my friend, I believe I’ve found the perfect opposite of all that I believe. Let me start by saying I really like your writing. It’s fresh, engaging, and authentic. I also like the fact that you think for yourself, so few do. However, and you knew a “however” was coming, from my perspective, there is not a greater need in the human experience than finding meaning and purpose in life. And I would also point out that I believe that you are very committed to a number of “supposed to’s.” Whenever you say that “we shouldn’t,” you’re saying “we should” in the negative. For example, “we should” ignore what we’re supposed to do, except apparently in cases where automobile accidents might occur. I’m also guessing that you’re for kindness, honesty, fairness, and love. I’m guessing you think “we should” not ignore these behaviors and values. Of course, people can argue about how to define these ideas within any particular situation, but I bet you’re for ‘em. And by the way, many people have indeed found deep meaning in life, sometimes in unbelievably difficult circumstance, e.g., Victor Frank’s life in the Nazi prisoner of war camp. So my young friend, enjoy the slopes, sow your oats, and one of these days when you’re wondering what life is all about, go ahead and let yourself really ponder the question. Oh, and God will be there to listen. I do truly wish you well.

I suppose after reading some of your thoughtful articles I have a tendency to conclude that your higher purpose is to be to educate others on “how to live a life outside the box”.

Contradictions aside. Keep up the excellent work. Hope you find meaning in them.

I have been reading your blog for several months now. I enjoy this post very much.

Perhaps what one is “supposed” to do is to follow his/her instincts and fulfill his/her desires. Most importantly, to live happily, one should live in the moment. I think this is along the lines of what you are saying.

It seems that when talking about subjects like this, many people have disagreements not because of the concepts, but because of their understanding of the word/phrases. I.e. One person’s interpretation “soul” may be something totally different than my interpretation of the word.

Life has a very basic meaning. Survive and duplicate. Then we modify it using our capabilities for a diversity of reasons, including art, or enjoyment.