Musings On Meaning, Death, And Legacy

[Zane]

Recently, I've been becoming more Existential. I'm 23 years old and I've spent 3 years re-creating myself by reclaiming the natural joy and spontaneity of childhood, being mindful of synchronities and happiness in the moment, preparing for the future, and being purpose-driven and vision-driven but recently, I've been contemplating deeper topics. I've been reading "The Last Lecture" and "Die Empty" and there's something in these books that profoundly resonates with me. '"The Last Lecture" focuses on a professor diagnosed with a terminal illness and giving his final speech about childhood dreams and loving life. There's something about that book that hits me deep! I realized that the way i've been living my life is to re-connect with childhood dreams and my whole childhood. It's as though I'm digging up my old toys from the closet and realizing the nostalgia and joy it gave me. I've been connecting with friends who have this deeply sensitive and nostalgic side. What the book made me realize is that I'm embodying a Carpe Diem attitude because I will die someday. "Die Empty" is about the joy of work and creating work that is deeply authentic to your spirit before you die so you don't have any regrets. Could my stories and poems I'm writing be a sign that I'm preparing to die empty? I focused on a Twenties Journal to focus on creating my happiness and live an authentic life. I'm grateful for that early quarter life crisis I had when I was 19. Maybe I'm reading all these books on manifesting dreams, intention, life purpose and callings, the Hero's Journey, and watching Actualized.org as a way to discover deeper meaning. I also have a strong hunch that my life is going to change radically within a few weeks but for the better. 

Sorry if i'm a bit rambly! This realization is fresh!

[ZenBlue]

Hey Zane, that's great to hear you have made so much progress! I have spent the past few months dealing with existentialism as well.

It sounds like you are on the right path, and I'd like to know how your hunch plays out over the next few weeks! 

[Zane]

4 hours ago, ZenBlue said:

Hey Zane, that's great to hear you have made so much progress! I have spent the past few months dealing with existentialism as well.

It sounds like you are on the right path, and I'd like to know how your hunch plays out over the next few weeks! 

Thank you!!!!!!! How are you dealing with Existentialism? 

[ZenBlue]

@Zane - Mostly by being in a state of confusion haha. Ultimately coming to realize not to take life so seriously and learning to relax and enjoy the little moments.