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Struggle to find meaning (sh.itjust.works)

submitted 1 week ago by OneOverZero@sh.itjust.works to c/philosophy@lemmy.ml

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Throughout my life I've struggled to find meaning. I've wondered, am I alone in this? I'd like to hear what others have to say. Particularly others that are more knowledgeable in philosophy.

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[–] floofloof@lemmy.ca 1 points 1 week ago (6 children)

What is it you seek? What is it you lack? It can be helpful to look into these questions carefully. It can also be helpful to take time to look at the exact moment-by-moment experience of this life that appears lacking. After years of philosophical study and years of trying to convince myself I wasn't dissatisfied, I stumbled upon Zen and found these kinds of investigations helpful.

[–] OneOverZero@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (1 children)

"What is it you seek?"

I suppose this may be the problem because to be honest, I'm not sure.

[–] floofloof@lemmy.ca 1 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

I'm not sure anyone is, and that's worth seeing in itself. It's one of those questions where neither you nor anyone else can just hand over a satisfactory answer, but that doesn't mean there's no answer, or that it's not worth looking for one.

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