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Originally Posted by whatthejish
I wish the same, but I just don't know if I'm programmed that way. My brother died when I was 23, and I've only thought about death more and more every day since. I'll turn 32 this summer (unless I die first, lolz). I have his signature tattooed on my hand, the intention being a nice existential kick every time I notice it. "Don't take this all so seriously."
Again, it's not like I'm stewing in misery and fearful of death at every turn. I simply think about my impermanence often.
You might indeed not be programmed that way, but 32 would be a pretty young age to have already become chill.
Honestly, if you aren't stewing over it a ton then you are doing fine imo.
Also, losing your brother and not thinking much about the ephemeral nature of life would be quite weird. 23 is way to young to deal with **** like that.
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Many people ascribe life's meaning along the lines of Gilgamesh, that we should strive to be remembered. DI mentioned the same with Alexander, which is what pushed him, and I think this works for a lot of folks. But for me, I don't really see the point and honestly don't care how I'm remembered, because it has no bearing on me in any way.
I won't be remembered for long once I am gone. I'm on the same page as you.
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Existence as a sentient human is just an odd deal. If I were offered the terms upfront, I'm not sure if I would take it.
You swam the fastest, man. Granted, this probably doesn't exactly count as a choice, but you could have sand-bagged the race.
I blame my parents for my existence. Fortunately, I don't mind existing, so it doesn't cause too many fights.
@27, I am often keenly aware that I am dealing with fairly hairless apes. And that I am one.