Stop, breath, reflect. I write this note for myself. Life is good. Many things to be grateful for, many things to pursue. What's the meaning of life? Let's set this question aside. It won't go away. It costs mental energy to ponder, yet I rarely find a fulfilling answer. Solving practical problems is fulfilling. Living life, not just examining it. I love the taste of my luke warm coffee. Taking a break in the rocking chair. Enjoying the sensation of my surroundings. Stop worrying about things I can't control, focus on the parts I can. Get good at my craft. Life is fascinating. Getting to experience a slice of space-time in this universe. The high resolution of our virtual worlds makes me appreciate the detailed richness of reality even more. I don't want to wirehead myself. At least for as long as I have this body. I want to care for my health. Striving for a lower biological age. Communicating with other people is amazing. Sharing the experience of this slice of space-time with others. Taking notes. Communicating not just through space, but also time. Thanks for reading. Wherever, whenever and whoever you are. I wish you all the best. Take care until we connect again.
Discussion
Since we had no choice in being born, I fully agree with making the best of being alive while we exist.
Even though the vast majority of people don’t see it and will never experience it, the key to subjective happiness as you describe it (I maintain existential happiness is impossible without delusion, chemical help, or psychosis), is quite simple.
Exercise and health, self-reliance, avoidance of vice, good relationships, expertise in your field, living within your means, the outdoors, creative and intellectual pursuits, and the occasional hedonistic act. There it is. The secret to a subjectively happy life. For all to see.
Now if you could get people to listen to this, instead of the other bullshit they are sold, our ersatz economy would collapse instantly. :)
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