I feel like life is pointless. How can I find meaning in my life?
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Moderated by Danielle Johnson, MSED, Community mental Health Counseling, LMHC
Updated: Aug 3, 2020
2cupsofteaa
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Sep 25, 2016
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Be open to new experiences. If possible, perhaps try traveling and meeting new people. Maybe then you'll find that life can be beautiful too!
Anonymous
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Sep 25, 2016
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One day think this 'you are not in your life anymore. You a re nothing you are looking at the children , homeless, not happy, painful, and they are can't stand anymore' look. You are important. And if you try to understand you can figure it out
wonderfulPanda98
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Sep 25, 2016
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During the days I was seeing my psychologist she told me that the best way to find something to give sense to your life is to help others. To this day, I try to follow her advice. If you feel like you have no purpose, my honest advice is do any kind of volunteering. When you do something without expecting something in return you gain more than you'd ever wish. Anything that we do in a selfless way brings us more gratitude than we could ever hope for. By helping others we realise that we help ourselves.
Anonymous
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Sep 30, 2016
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To be that wonderful collection of space dust that is to affect and effect, love and live if you let yourself, and to experience the world in all of it's terrifying and beautiful intricacies. The meaning is to make it all your own
Anonymous
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Oct 1, 2016
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Finding meaning in life is one of humanity's greatest pursuits; it comes to many people in many forms. Just because you can't, right now, find meaning in your life does not mean your life is pointless - it just means you haven't found meaning *yet*.
KrisisKontrol
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Oct 5, 2016
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When you set out to help others, it gives you a sense of purpose and accomplishment. That way, you know you've done some good in the world.
Anonymous
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Oct 7, 2016
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What I did was read. Suck on knowledge, learn about what other people find interesting and meaningful. I recommend any scientific field or anything that interests you.
Anonymous
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Oct 8, 2016
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The answer is both beautiful and tragic: you create your own meaning in your life, your own passion, and only you ultimately can find that for yourself. Keep searching!
soothingSunrise86
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Oct 9, 2016
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Start by enjoying the little things. Small steps first. Day by day. Take pleasure in the details, The breeze in a rainy morning, your favourite meal...
Anonymous
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Oct 14, 2016
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If you feel that life is pointless at times try going outside for a run and to each person you see say hello and try help someone
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