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[–] wasteroftime 0 points 3 points (+3|-0) ago  (edited ago)

This is something that pretty much everyone deals with on some level. Just be glad that you're still young, so you've yet to really fuck up, most likely. One day something is likely to happen that will make all other things shrink in comparison. Just saying. When I was younger and more romantic, I had thought I lost the love of my life, just to grow up and realize that I had simply been hooked on the fantasy that the modern world tries to sell everyone. Same thing with jobs, so many think you have to make x dollars, have this degree, etc., when this is not so. It is another lie sold to the masses; jobs and opportunity come and go. These things get easier as you age, as you see more. Many others have not been able to make it as far as you in years; some days it is enough to simply be. Over all, on the nights that nip at the back of the mind, I remind myself that I, like everyone else, am but a mote of dust, just an actor playing a role till the scenery changes. In the grand scheme of the universe, we simply do not matter, so... May as well sit back and enjoy the show. It helps to have others to laugh and cry with, though; seek them out (quality over vapid masses!). It enriches the experience greatly. There is also something to be said for making things better than you found them as well, for even though we may not ultimately matter, maybe it will seem to matter to the next person. Why not make things easier for them (and in turn yourself)? Just as you are looking for a hand up now, there is no reason to not lend a hand as well. Sorry for the rambling answer, but I am not religious, and have only my own experience to draw from and make sense of, and I haven't bothered to organize any of it in any meaningful manner.

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[–] IsaacJan [S] 0 points 5 points (+5|-0) ago 

I have talked about 6 people down from suicide in my life. I attract broken people. It’s my proudest trait, if the most painful. I’ve changed a lot of lives because I was there. I’ve also lost a few I couldn’t save. My life had meaning to them when I didn’t think so myself, so I keep that in mind. Nowadays I only talk to a few people, I should really expand out. You’re right, being around people is much better than being alone.

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[–] Phantom42 ago 

I attract broken people.

Ah, we should really be getting along then. Excuse my "yer a bot" accusations.

Nowadays I only talk to a few people

And I, none outside of family.

You’re right, being around people is much better than being alone.

Eh... Sometimes being alone allows you to focus.

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[–] wasteroftime ago 

It's good to have value, and even better to know it. Hang on to that, if nothing else, as it is clearly precious to you. Glad all my rambling wasn't too all over the place lol, hope it helps.