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I feel like life is pointless. How can I find meaning in my life?

Profile: SweetMango111
SweetMango111 on Oct 1, 2016
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There is a purpose for everything. Your life has had meaning before you were born, you just haven't found the answer yet because everyone has a different path, and different answers. A problem can be solved in many ways. Initially, Life itself is very complex and confusing. We cannot fully comprehend the complexity of how life works and yet it does. Its the same as, how we do not know how our thyroid gland works, but it works. It is something which happens by itself, and when you do not interfere or try to solve the ''issue'' of why and how, but instead let it happen and to let the experience flow through you and enjoy the moment because. after all, the present moment is that exists and will forever exist. In the Chinese language, the word for nature is ''ziran'', which translates to, '' that of which will happen by itself''. The flower does not need to be told how to grow, it happens by itself. Just as the clouds and seas do not need to be told how to be or how to form, it just is, being the true nature of itself. The same as nature happens by itself, so will we also manage to - so to say - find ourselves. We are also part of nature, important not to forget that. Let the experiences flow through you, live in the present moment doing what your heart desires and eventually one day, you will realise that all the answers to life are in fact, with in everyone of us.
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Profile: Freebirdie
Freebirdie on Apr 21, 2016
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Your enitre body is right now working so that you can live. You are alive and that's the biggest proof that you are yet to find purpose of your life and accomplish it. Find meaning of life in yourself and the world. Life is pointless if you just exist and don't live. Life's really simple, it's just not easy. You have to put effort to find meaning.
Profile: braveNight89
braveNight89 on Mar 2, 2016
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To find meaning in life is to find the things that make you tick. Find the things that make you happy. For me personally I still have days I feel like life is pointless.. that I have no reason to live... and then I do something I love... I sing.. or draw.. or paint.. or run. I do something that I love. Because that is what makes me tick. That is part of the meaning of my life, to find the things that make me happy and be able to share my happiness with the others in my life or that I meet and make them happy. Happiness is the meaning of my life and making others smile is the cherry on top, the best part of my day is making someone else smile. Find something that makes you happy, it might help you lead to the meaning of your life. :)
Profile: yurannus
yurannus on Sep 14, 2015
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i mean dont take anything seriously just do what you want act like you are in a movie and you are just an actor have fun and go your own way nothing is real its just a movie dont worry about it too much
Profile: Sunset316
Sunset316 on Feb 8, 2015
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Find the little things that you can actually hold on to. Try to find joy in what you do. What do you enjoy doing? It can be anything. For example: painting or cooking or jogging. Finding happiness and hope is the first step to having a smile on your face.
Profile: youarehere
youarehere on Feb 16, 2017
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You will find meaning in your life if you give meaning to other people's lives. Use the skills or knowledge you have to help or support others. The reward will be great.
Profile: HighwayOfHope
HighwayOfHope on Jun 16, 2017
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Feeling like you have no meaning in life can make you feel confused, and worthless. Every person has a different meaning in life, and everyone has a meaning, however it may not always be very obvious. One way you could try to find your meaning is by doing things that can help you build a sense of self, and guide you to self discovery. Find out what you are passionate about, what you are good at, and what you like to do. Aim to find out more about yourself, and try out new things. You never know what you can learn about yourself, and I would encourage you to try to engage in "experiential" type learning. Meaning, go and experiment with your life, try things out, and find out who you are. If you feel like you need some additional support with trying things, or help with taking the first step, remember that resources and help is available, and you can always look into those options as well. I wish you the best, and hope you can get through these unpleasant feelings. I wish you luck!
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Mar 2, 2016
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Find what you really love, the little things in life, like curling up next to a fire with a good book, or stargazing. There are many beautiful things in this world for you to see, you just need to look.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Mar 2, 2017
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You don't realize how small you are until it happens. I've been there before, but I realized one important thing. The world is a giant place. There is so much to see, so much to do, so many people to meet, and so many animals to encounter. Go out and try something new. It takes some self-courage, but believe me, it's worth it. You'll meet new people, try new things, learn so much about yourself, and figure out that the world is your playground. Take that first small step - go out and take a walk around the park, go for a bike ride. Don't worry about time or destination - go wherever you feel.
Profile: Thegreenarrow
Thegreenarrow on Jun 4, 2017
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We have all stumbled upon some one and made them halt for a second while walking on the sidewalk or crossing the road or something. Though it seems like a trivial and inconsequential thing to happen, imagine this, by stopping them on their tracks for one second, you have actually saved them from a car that would have killed them while crossing a few minutes later. Neither that person nor you realise it. And you both just go about your ordinary life without a care in the world. That is just one example. None of our lives are ever pointless. We all have some goal. Most of us might fullfil it without even realising but none of our lives are pointless. If not now in the the future we will know our part in this world. So stay happy and optimistic and keep searching for it. Rest assured you will find it.
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