Posted by crushedout on December 8, 2004, at 18:59:13
In reply to Re: Is there really a point? What's the payoff? » lifeworthliving, posted by Smeegle on December 8, 2004, at 15:03:45
I agree, Smeegle: it's hard to find a "passion." I think in the meantime, it helps to focus on small pleasures, and to sprinkle a reasonable amount of them throughout your life. For me, that's animals, massages, haagen dasz mint chip, spending time with kids, music, some tv shows, sleeping, fleece blankets, hot baths. I'm sure there are others.
I also find being a nice human being and doing good deeds helps me feel like life has a tiny bit of meaning. So, I stop and ask people on the street if they need help when they look in distress, I tutor poor kids in reading and math, I say hi and smile at people on the bus. Little things that make my days seem more meaningful and sweeter. It's still really hard, but I think all this helps a little.
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