That's a lot of questions. I'll answer as time permits in many edits of this post.
Such loaded questions too =P.
Life's purpose/the meaning of life/ my life's goals: I've boiled it down to one thing.
To do my part such that the world is a better place when I leave it, because of my actions.
However such a holistic outlook does little to address the more fine-grained inquires you've put forth. more to come later.
When man invented the bicycle he reached the peak of his attainments. Here was a machine of precision and balance for the convenience of man. And (unlike subsequent inventions for man's convenience) the more he used it, the fitter his body became. Here, for once, was a product of man's brain that was entirely beneficial to those who used it, and of no harm or irritation to others. Progress should have stopped when man invented the bicycle. ~Elizabeth West, Hovel in theHills
Sex
Just as simple as that.
And sometimes having a uber great time in a restaurant.
Third would be to feel emotions from a show, be it laughing, almost crying or speechless.
Other than that, I admitt there isn't much that is worth it.
All the things I really like to do are either illegal, immoral, or fattening. And then: Golf.
Lol, are you serious?Originally Posted by David75
I see you've gone far in your hierarchy of needs.
Seriously though...
Sex is good and all, but its better as a means towards a greater sense of fulfillment, rather than just the act itself.
10/4/04 - 8/20/07
Maslow Pyramid and the meaning to my life are two different things.
Plus Maslow Pyramid is theoretical, real life is quite different
But you're right to argue, I meant High quality sex and love sharing.
I could care less about problem solving, morality (highly culture related... or is it only law related in this case?), respect by others.
All the things I really like to do are either illegal, immoral, or fattening. And then: Golf.
There's a certain satisfaction to be had by exceeding peoples' expectations of yourself.
A sense of continuous accomplishment never gets boring.
10/4/04 - 8/20/07
The first part:
Well it's a lot of energy for not much. It's alsojust an illusion most of the time.
People's expectations? I've become very cautious of them, because these are a make do for dreams they aren't able to fulfill and impose on you most of the time.
And the continuous accomplishment, well I fail to know what this is I admitt, but living with someone you truly love and who loves you back the same probably is a nice alternative.
All the things I really like to do are either illegal, immoral, or fattening. And then: Golf.
I still felt I should comment on this...Maslow Pyramid and the meaning to my life are two different things.
Plus Maslow Pyramid is theoretical, real life is quite different
The pyramid addresses cognitive needs that most humans experience, and the level of sophistication that each need exists within. Lower-level needs typically bottleneck the rest, so in order to realize higher-level needs to fulfill, you have to first satisfy the lower-level needs.
That being said, if you aren't realizing needs from esteem or self-actualization, then that is because you are still stuck at love/belonging. This doesn't mean that the theoretical pyramid doesn't apply to your real life.
Obviously, the pyramid isn't flawless, however I think inaccuracies in the model lie mostly in the deviations of isolated societies, rather than individuals within the same social structures.
10/4/04 - 8/20/07
I think what he's describing is "sexual intimacy", which is slightly higher up.
such nihilistic questions..There's nothing about his questions that are nihilistic, and neither are they "loaded". You two don't know what those words mean.Such loaded questions too
I'm afraid I can't really answer your questions, Buffalobiian, because I'm still looking for the answers myself. There is nothing that I have driving me right now, and I only get out of bed everyday because of some sense of obligation that I haven't been able to rationalize. I feel myself being disinterested in many of the things I was once passionate about. I'm sure I will come out of this rut, but right now I feel like I'm drifting.
I suppose I'm at a time in my life where I need to start defining myself by what I do, as well as by who I am. It's a little scary. I've gone through a lot of emotional changes recently, and I feel like I'm 16 again and have no idea who I am.
The only dreams or wishes I have are still vague concepts to me. Several of the lower rungs on that pyramid, for example, are things which I still find myself striving to achieve. Safety, Belonging, and Esteem are all areas in which I feel I am lacking. However, I am not afraid to work for these things and I am confident I will be happy once I have done so.
tl;dr: "Excretion"
What about you, Buff?
<@Terra> he told me this, "man actually meeting terra is so fucking big", and he started crying. Then he bought me hot dogs
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