Absurdism: The Philosophy That Changed My Mindset

nothing good is going on in my life a daily thought I used to wake up and sleep too the days felt all the same and the food started to taste pale I've done everything that I was asked to do got good grades was admitted into a good University and landed the perfect job is this everything that life has to offer when I was younger I felt full of life who cares if I scored 60% on my physics exam I'll just perform better in the next one who cares if a couple of people stop talking to me I'll just make more friends I studied played and took time to read books as I reached my 20s all those things that once did not move a needle were a lasting cyclone in my mind the cycle of life started to turn into a mouse's maze where no matter how much you tried you could not Escape wake up go to work come back sleep you repeat the cycle and think to yourself is this it you've reached an emotional state where nothing matters but here's what I read that might just help you get a different outlook on life the only way to deal with an unfree world is to become so absolutely free that your very existence is an act of rebellion Albert Kimu this philosophy is as simple as it sounds life is absurd you are born in a world where the rules have already been laid down if you try to spread your wings there are people beside you who will cut them even before you learn how to fly you work you eat you do everything but forget to answer that one important question are you happy absurdism is a philosophical Outlook that explores the contradiction between the human desire for meaning and the indifferent chaotic nature of the universe the life you live is irrational and sometimes devoid of true meaning and purpose we think that life is tragic because it is wretched and we constantly find ways to blame others making us bitter absurdism does not fight to tell you the meaning of life on the contrary it just states that there is no meaning in life wait so how is this a philosophy when you've been forced to find meaning in life you pull your hair out to search for it you try to find it in hobbies in your monochrome jobs and sometimes in other people too when you're unable to find it you tend to experience all those negative emotions of nothingness so what if I tell you that you don't need to find a meaning what if there is no meaning and the journey is more important than the lesson it teaches I looked up at the mass of signs and stars in the night sky and laid my s open for the first time to the benign indifference of the world Albert kamu The Stranger at its core absurdism acknowledges the contradictions and irrationalities of The Human Condition it recognizes that life is inherently meaningless and devoid of inherent value you don't come into this life with a purpose defined the journey becomes fun when you try to give it meaning itself instead of succumbing to nihilism or despair absurdism invites us to confront the absurdity of existence head on and find meaning in the face of chaos here's how it helped me last year the place I was working at lost their Investments and the entire business was shut down it was my first job and while most of my friends were building their Banks I was fighting to keep myself employed why me was a question that I could not stop asking myself as a person in despair I had started spending time sitting on my bed and binging shows to detach myself from reality as a person who started embracing the absurd I thought it is not my fault the company lost business these things happen more usually than I know I just happened to experience it early in my career it is not the last job in the world a month or even two I'll land an even better one the moment I started adding so what to these terrible feelings life started to make sense again so what I'm earning less right now so what if I don't have my own business yet if not now then later if the purpose of life is to create a purpose I will build mine soon this absurdism helped me to start my channel what the worst that could happen no one would watch it well yes when I took that so what and started doing the things that scared me the most I was building a life where I am not afraid to chase after my dreams can this really help maybe but that's the point what's the harm in giving those things a try what do you have to lose one Embrace Freedom you are not bound to chains and rules there is no written book that you have to follow instead of passively accepting the absurdity of existence take ownership of your choices and actions embrace the freedom to create your own meaning and purpose in life and take responsibility for shaping your own destiny don't allow the lack of meaning form creating true purpose two Find meaning in the chaos while life sometimes feels like a simulation absurdism suggests that we have the power to create our own meaning and purpose instead of searching for ultimate truths or universal meaning focus on finding meaning in the small moments of every Day Life find joy in the absurdity of existence and embrace the beauty of the fleeting ephemeral moments that make life worth living rather than waiting for external validation or predefined milestones we can find fulfillment in the pursuit of our passions the cultivation of meaningful relationships and the appreciation of life's fleeting moments three cultivate resilience life is uncertain and setbacks are inevitable some days you're going to feel like conquering a mountain other days even getting out of bed feels like a pain but remember you're not here to put on a show for anyone this is your life and you decide how to live it absurdism teaches us to embrace these challenges As Natural aspects of The Human Experience by cultivating resilience and learning to adapt to adversity we can bounce back stronger wiser and more determined to pursue our goals and aspirations at last it all comes down to two things create your own purpose and rules to live the life you want don't let setbacks and fear keep you from pursuing your craziest dreams [Music]

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Length: 6min 8sec (368 seconds)

Published: Thu Jul 04 2024