is there any philosophical insights for people who simply dont like the premises of life? — schopenhauer1
and learning to accept things you cannot change — Artemis
You need to be more specific about what exactly you don't like. I can't discern it just from you mentioning "the premises of life." — BitconnectCarlos
As Nietzsche once said: 'To live is to suffer. To survive is to find meaning in the suffering.' — The Abyss
I don't have any philosophical insights other than a sort of alternative-pragmatism. Meaning, I myself, replace therapy with hobbies and other recreational sorts of interests. Examples include anything that offers an adrenaline rush, endorphin high; riding dirt bikes, jetskiis, performing music, etc. and/or on the other side of the spectrum; meditation, hot tub, sunlight, boating, nude sunbathing, nature, etc... — 3017amen
Abandon philosophy. Concentrate on sports, on sex, and on drinking and driving. In no time your life problem will be resolved. — god must be atheist
If there is a way to change it that you can learn, that makes it a kind of thing you can change. Learning how to make that change is just part of making the change. So in addition to the serenity to accept things you cannot change, yes, you also need courage to change things you can -- including by learning more.What about learning how to change things you cannot change now? — god must be atheist
Not only that, but there are tons of things in life we try to change, unsuccessfully, although by rights we ought to be able to change them. — god must be atheist
If there is a way to change it that you can learn, that makes it a kind of thing you can change. — Pfhorrest
Think of it this way. Enjoy physical activity as long as your body will allow you to... . Then like in all other seasons of one's life, you can then learn /teach in order to give back, as you reeped the benefits of life's experiences.
Surely that's got to be gratifying, particularly if your giving back from a lifelong passionate hobby or interest. — 3017amen
What about learning how to change things you cannot change now? I'd like that much better than the quietly desparate Stoic resignation to the status quo.
Not only that, but there are tons of things in life we try to change, unsuccessfully, although by rights we ought to be able to change them — god must be atheist
Seems like Stoicism really is a fad nowadays. I'll take Stoic apatheia or equanimity over ecstatic bliss, drugs, or other ego-tripping ideals. — Wallows
Thanks, as corny as this sounds, I needed to hear that.Yes, well, just say no to drugs, kid. — Artemis
On a more serious note, it's my personal experience dealing with people who are struggling with mental health and/or drug issues that's led me to realize that accepting the limitations of my ability to immediately fix anything is not the same as resignation. — Artemis
The premises of life: an ever ambiguous concept — The Abyss
Unleash your inner existentialist — The Abyss
I am in that boat as well, so I wonder if the category of human beings under consideration aren't just supposed to accept burden and discontentment as part of life, and deal as anyone in their situation - through resilience and endurance. Then again, this may appear contrary to the spirit of the question, i.e. why have resilience and endurance?
P.S.: I wonder if loving and being loved isn't supposed to change that attitude. On one hand, love means caring, which implies suffering. On the other hand, caring is investment in life and a sense of purpose. — simeonz
One can flail away at the unfairness of life's ingravescent inimicalities, but they are not going to go away. So Schop, find a place that is not too awful and endure the bad situation. It will all be over before you know it. — Bitter Crank
Enjoy! Life is for enjoying! — A Seagull
You need to be more specific about what exactly you don't like. I can't discern it just from you mentioning "the premises of life." — BitconnectCarlos
Life is an abattoir, not an argument.So ... any philosophical insights for people who simply dont like the premises of life? — schopenhauer1
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