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If nothing happens after we die, what's the point of it all? (reddthat.com)

submitted 4 days ago by Godmode@reddthat.com to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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We spend our days bound by endless obligations. Yet, even with loneliness, failed relationships, and soul-draining work, people still manage to catch a glimpse of happiness. Why?

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[–] SoulWager@lemmy.ml 5 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago) (1 children)

Your most fundamental motivations are inherently irrational/instinctual, but once you know what they are you can pursue them more deliberately. Nobody can decide for you what the meaning of your life is, you have to discover it through experience and introspection.

[–] answersplease77@lemmy.world 1 points 3 days ago (1 children)

can you tell us about yours? what is the meaning of your life? I know we may not resonate with it and think it's worthless but to you it has a meaning

[–] SoulWager@lemmy.ml 2 points 3 days ago

Curiosity.