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Azera
Profile Blog Joined December 2010
3800 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-02-07 09:46:00
February 07 2012 09:18 GMT
#1
So recently I was on Reddit and I stumbled across a post.

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Dawkins and Hitchens both know that what is coming is permanent. There is no happy ending, with no chance of reunion or redemption in some other plane. Death will be a final parting, permanent and absolute.

In that embrace, it's not just that Hitchens means a great deal to Dawkins. It's knowing that soon, they'll be separated by eternity. And yet, in infinite time and space, two motes of consciousness, against unfathomable odds, simply had the opportunity to enjoy a brief lucididy of life and touch each other in some small way before returning forever to the endless naught.

Honestly, there is absolutely nothing more important than the realization that this life, the single life we have, is all and everything that we will ever have; when it's over, it's over. In a way, it gives life more sanctity and meaning that any religion could dream.


It got me to thinking, what I have I done, hitherto in my life, that I'am proud of. My only purpose as a student now, is to do well in my studies, and yet, I haven't done that. I've let my Dad down because of my complacency, dwindling away my precious time away on the Internet.

So many risks that I could have taken (good and calculated ones of course). Should have had the courage to talk to that girl. Should have studied hard, very hard. The thought of mediocrity or even being lower than bourgeois pains me.

Why is it that we waste our time? Why is it that we are simply afraid, to live?

What can we do to live to our fullest? What do we have to do that we can inspire ourselves to be greater?

Sigh, we should be embarrassed of ourselves.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Jtpf8N5IDE&ob=av3n


Need inspiration guys.

To regret the past, to hope in the future, and never to be satisfied with the present: that is what I spend my whole life doing - Tchaikovsky, my favourite composer of all time


On an unrelated note:
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If anybody has links to 'study' websites like this, it would be great if you PM'd them to me :D


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slam
Profile Joined May 2010
United States923 Posts
February 07 2012 09:23 GMT
#2
Always talk to that girl...

Are you happy?
I get it.
Azera
Profile Blog Joined December 2010
3800 Posts
February 07 2012 09:23 GMT
#3
On February 07 2012 18:23 slam wrote:
Always talk to that girl...

Are you happy?


=( No.
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slam
Profile Joined May 2010
United States923 Posts
February 07 2012 09:28 GMT
#4
On February 07 2012 18:23 Azera wrote:
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On February 07 2012 18:23 slam wrote:
Always talk to that girl...

Are you happy?


=( No.

So do something about it.
Make an effort to be more social.
Make an effort to study more and be interested in your classes.
Make an effort... catch my drift?
If you aren't happy with "wasting your time in front of a computer" then figure something else out yo. It sounds simple but what's stopping you?
I get it.
ohsea.toc
Profile Blog Joined December 2011
Australia344 Posts
February 07 2012 09:31 GMT
#5
On February 07 2012 18:18 Azera wrote:
The thought of mediocrity or even being lower than bourgeois pains me.


Why?

It seems odd that you'd refer to the 'bourgeoisie' as 'bourgeois' and yet so vehemently want to be of that class.
Clip, clop, Camelot.
Azera
Profile Blog Joined December 2010
3800 Posts
February 07 2012 09:37 GMT
#6
I don't know why I still am on the computer, maybe it's because I like to relax after a long day in school or I'm just plain lazy =(


On February 07 2012 18:31 ohsea.toc wrote:
Show nested quote +
On February 07 2012 18:18 Azera wrote:
The thought of mediocrity or even being lower than bourgeois pains me.


Why?

It seems odd that you'd refer to the 'bourgeoisie' as 'bourgeois' and yet so vehemently want to be of that class.

Hmm?
Check out some great music made by TLers - http://bit.ly/QXYhdb , by intrigue. http://bit.ly/RTjpOR , by ohsea.toc.
ohsea.toc
Profile Blog Joined December 2011
Australia344 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-02-07 09:58:42
February 07 2012 09:57 GMT
#7
Being mediocre and being 'lower than bourgeois' are two very different things. Generally speaking, the term 'bourgeois' is used by those who are looking to deride the bourgeoisie (either for being materialistic, conventional or capitalist). It appears that you're defining mediocrity in terms of not having much money, or much social status. How important do you think these things really are?

Excuse me if I'm coming off as a little pedantic, but I'm curious as to your expectations in life; perhaps they have something to do with your current mental state?
Clip, clop, Camelot.
Azera
Profile Blog Joined December 2010
3800 Posts
February 07 2012 10:14 GMT
#8
On February 07 2012 18:57 ohsea.toc wrote:
Being mediocre and being 'lower than bourgeois' are two very different things. Generally speaking, the term 'bourgeois' is used by those who are looking to deride the bourgeoisie (either for being materialistic, conventional or capitalist). It appears that you're defining mediocrity in terms of not having much money, or much social status. How important do you think these things really are?

Excuse me if I'm coming off as a little pedantic, but I'm curious as to your expectations in life; perhaps they have something to do with your current mental state?


Ah well, forgive me for my poor choice of words.

I expect myself to be successful when I grow up. Be a professor,teacher, or scientist. Money, and 2 kids.
Check out some great music made by TLers - http://bit.ly/QXYhdb , by intrigue. http://bit.ly/RTjpOR , by ohsea.toc.
Kickboxer
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
Slovenia1308 Posts
February 07 2012 10:21 GMT
#9
Eppur si muove.

User was warned for this post
Azera
Profile Blog Joined December 2010
3800 Posts
February 07 2012 10:22 GMT
#10
On February 07 2012 19:21 Kickboxer wrote:
Eppur si muove.

dum loquimor fugerit invida aetas
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ohsea.toc
Profile Blog Joined December 2011
Australia344 Posts
February 07 2012 10:42 GMT
#11
Step 1. Read Keep the Aspidistra Flying by George Orwell.

Step 2. Wallow in mediocrity.

Step 3. Be content doing so.
Clip, clop, Camelot.
Azera
Profile Blog Joined December 2010
3800 Posts
February 07 2012 10:46 GMT
#12
On February 07 2012 19:42 ohsea.toc wrote:
Step 1. Read Keep the Aspidistra Flying by George Orwell.

Step 2. Wallow in mediocrity.

Step 3. Be content doing so.

Will try to find it
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RogerX
Profile Blog Joined December 2010
New Zealand3180 Posts
February 07 2012 11:32 GMT
#13
Good, you've begun your realization, now;

Get the fuck up, take the dirt off your shoulders and do whatever the fuck you want.

Climb a mountain, talk to the girl of your dreams and ask her the hell out, don't be let down on doing things that you like to do.

And let me tell you one last thing
There are ALWAYS regrets
Stick it up. take it up. step aside and see the world
Abort Retry Fail
Profile Joined December 2011
2636 Posts
February 07 2012 12:24 GMT
#14
Talk to that girl. NOW!
BSOD
surfinbird1
Profile Joined September 2009
Germany999 Posts
February 07 2012 12:45 GMT
#15
Why is it that we waste our time? Why is it that we are simply afraid, to live?

Because it's hard! To be great at something you have to work hard. Even if you are incredibly talented working hard can not be replaced by laziness. Nobody's afraid to live. People are lazy!
And I'm not judging, mind you. In fact, I can sympathize. Motivation doesn't come easy for me as well but everyday you have to go at it again. If you don't work hard you're not entitled to complain about the things you could have done in your life. You really want to be great and successful? Fine, work for it! If not, be content with your situation.
life of lively to live to life of full life thx to shield battery
Roe
Profile Blog Joined June 2010
Canada6002 Posts
February 07 2012 12:49 GMT
#16
On February 07 2012 19:14 Azera wrote:
Show nested quote +
On February 07 2012 18:57 ohsea.toc wrote:
Being mediocre and being 'lower than bourgeois' are two very different things. Generally speaking, the term 'bourgeois' is used by those who are looking to deride the bourgeoisie (either for being materialistic, conventional or capitalist). It appears that you're defining mediocrity in terms of not having much money, or much social status. How important do you think these things really are?

Excuse me if I'm coming off as a little pedantic, but I'm curious as to your expectations in life; perhaps they have something to do with your current mental state?


Ah well, forgive me for my poor choice of words.

I expect myself to be successful when I grow up. Be a professor,teacher, or scientist. Money, and 2 kids.

is that all you consider successful?
RogerX
Profile Blog Joined December 2010
New Zealand3180 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-02-07 12:57:29
February 07 2012 12:54 GMT
#17
On February 07 2012 21:49 Roe wrote:
Show nested quote +
On February 07 2012 19:14 Azera wrote:
On February 07 2012 18:57 ohsea.toc wrote:
Being mediocre and being 'lower than bourgeois' are two very different things. Generally speaking, the term 'bourgeois' is used by those who are looking to deride the bourgeoisie (either for being materialistic, conventional or capitalist). It appears that you're defining mediocrity in terms of not having much money, or much social status. How important do you think these things really are?

Excuse me if I'm coming off as a little pedantic, but I'm curious as to your expectations in life; perhaps they have something to do with your current mental state?


Ah well, forgive me for my poor choice of words.

I expect myself to be successful when I grow up. Be a professor,teacher, or scientist. Money, and 2 kids.

is that all you consider successful?



He lives in a social environment where there is just so much influence for the choice of jobs or their lifestyle.
Stick it up. take it up. step aside and see the world
Azera
Profile Blog Joined December 2010
3800 Posts
February 07 2012 13:15 GMT
#18
On February 07 2012 21:49 Roe wrote:
Show nested quote +
On February 07 2012 19:14 Azera wrote:
On February 07 2012 18:57 ohsea.toc wrote:
Being mediocre and being 'lower than bourgeois' are two very different things. Generally speaking, the term 'bourgeois' is used by those who are looking to deride the bourgeoisie (either for being materialistic, conventional or capitalist). It appears that you're defining mediocrity in terms of not having much money, or much social status. How important do you think these things really are?

Excuse me if I'm coming off as a little pedantic, but I'm curious as to your expectations in life; perhaps they have something to do with your current mental state?


Ah well, forgive me for my poor choice of words.

I expect myself to be successful when I grow up. Be a professor,teacher, or scientist. Money, and 2 kids.

is that all you consider successful?

What should be considered successful?
Check out some great music made by TLers - http://bit.ly/QXYhdb , by intrigue. http://bit.ly/RTjpOR , by ohsea.toc.
Wohmfg
Profile Blog Joined January 2009
United Kingdom1292 Posts
February 07 2012 14:00 GMT
#19
On February 07 2012 22:15 Azera wrote:
Show nested quote +
On February 07 2012 21:49 Roe wrote:
On February 07 2012 19:14 Azera wrote:
On February 07 2012 18:57 ohsea.toc wrote:
Being mediocre and being 'lower than bourgeois' are two very different things. Generally speaking, the term 'bourgeois' is used by those who are looking to deride the bourgeoisie (either for being materialistic, conventional or capitalist). It appears that you're defining mediocrity in terms of not having much money, or much social status. How important do you think these things really are?

Excuse me if I'm coming off as a little pedantic, but I'm curious as to your expectations in life; perhaps they have something to do with your current mental state?


Ah well, forgive me for my poor choice of words.

I expect myself to be successful when I grow up. Be a professor,teacher, or scientist. Money, and 2 kids.

is that all you consider successful?

What should be considered successful?


You'll have to decide what success is to you. No one else should dictate where you should find success or what it is.

For me it's happiness for myself and improving the lives of others. I think it is for most people, but they get lost in the idea that happiness is synonymous with material wealth. They're obsessed with obtaining a lot of money so they can buy nice things which they will end up not appreciatng for more than a few weeks.

So if you can't yet decide for yourself what success is, a good start is to search for a way to make yourself happy for the rest of your life. Find what you value and pursue, and keep evaluating whether your pursuits are actually giving you a sense of fulfillment.

BW4Life!
QuanticHawk
Profile Blog Joined May 2007
United States32082 Posts
February 07 2012 14:34 GMT
#20
On February 07 2012 22:15 Azera wrote:
Show nested quote +
On February 07 2012 21:49 Roe wrote:
On February 07 2012 19:14 Azera wrote:
On February 07 2012 18:57 ohsea.toc wrote:
Being mediocre and being 'lower than bourgeois' are two very different things. Generally speaking, the term 'bourgeois' is used by those who are looking to deride the bourgeoisie (either for being materialistic, conventional or capitalist). It appears that you're defining mediocrity in terms of not having much money, or much social status. How important do you think these things really are?

Excuse me if I'm coming off as a little pedantic, but I'm curious as to your expectations in life; perhaps they have something to do with your current mental state?


Ah well, forgive me for my poor choice of words.

I expect myself to be successful when I grow up. Be a professor,teacher, or scientist. Money, and 2 kids.

is that all you consider successful?

What should be considered successful?

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