I know I say this pretty much every week, but..working at my grandma's house is so depressing. Not in a "I'm sad, I want to go cry" kind of way, but in a "What is the point of anything in life?" kind of way. Here were two people who, by all reasonable standards, had successful, happy, and fulfilling lives. And now none of it means anything.
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I know, I keep telling myself that. But, from an existential standpoint, seeing how pointless and transient their lives were from a big-picture perspective is pretty disturbing.
MikeyC
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That's just how it is, though. Everything we've accomplished, owned, saved, knew, and fought against/for is meaningless when we die. That's the circle of life. Sorry to hear it's so depressing, though. Is there any way to get more positive thoughts while working there?
It's hard to come to grips with an actual, physical representation of all that meaninglessness. I suppose, if I were to try to put a positive spin on things, I could perhaps turn the experience into something creative, like writing up a list of things I never knew about my grandparents that I have learned from having to pack the remainder of their lives into boxes. If I'm feeling really ambitious, I could even make it into a blog to share with my family, which would help to immortalize them in some very small way. Hey, I like that idea.
Thanks, Mikey. I feel better now. ::
MikeyC
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Yeah, seeing something physical in front of you that follows through with your theory can be daunting, but you just said you can turn it into something creative, which I think is fantastic.It's hard to come to grips with an actual, physical representation of all that meaninglessness. I suppose, if I were to try to put a positive spin on things, I could perhaps turn the experience into something creative, like writing up a list of things I never knew about my grandparents that I have learned from having to pack the remainder of their lives into boxes. If I'm feeling really ambitious, I could even make it into a blog to share with my family, which would help to immortalize them in some very small way. Hey, I like that idea.
I know that when we have to clean out our nan's place when she dies, we'll have to go through everything she owned, and then I might be able to understand your situation a little better.
BlueDays
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It seems you are missing one important and meaningful thing they achieved with their life that is still existing now and will for many years to come.
They created and raised a child/children. Who in turn created a grandchild/grandchildren (including you).
Who are alive and living in this world today due to the hard work of your grandparents.
Leaving a family of children and grandchildren and hopefully great-grandchildren is a very meaningful legacy that remains from your grandparents life that will continue in this world for many many years.
EscapeArtist
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when one finds oneself completely absorbed in one's own life and unable to listen whole heartedly to others, it means that he/she is procrastinating action. At least that's how it works for me apparently..
Productive = want to hear people out
Not productive = want everybody to leave me alone
Productive = want to hear people out
Not productive = want everybody to leave me alone
MrJones
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I did my last exam today, I think it went well, so I'm officially free for a couple of weeks. Also I got another grade and I already know I passed 2/5, the other 3 I will know next month.
So... now I will have all the time to worry, to be alone, to feel hopeless and get more and more depressed everyday. Happy holidays everyone
So... now I will have all the time to worry, to be alone, to feel hopeless and get more and more depressed everyday. Happy holidays everyone
philly2bits
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Interesting. I've never thought about it that way.
I just hit 400 posts! It only took me more than three and a half years.
lucky you!!
happened way too quickly for me lol!
MrJones
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When you find film you have to post your work in here, okay?I just found an old Polaroid Land camera.. now I just need to find film :
MrJones
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I'm sorry BlueDays :
:Christmas for me it's been becoming worse and worse every year and now it's been also the worst year in my life, I don't know how it will be...
*hugs*
BlueDays
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I'm sorry BlueDays :
Christmas for me it's been becoming worse and worse every year and now it's been also the worst year in my life, I don't know how it will be...
*hugs*
the worst year in your life? :s well I hope next year is the year is the year that things start to improve for you MrJones!
*Hugs back*
MrJones
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Thanks, I hope you have a great 2012