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Darkover

Darkover

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Jul 29, 2021
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happiness requires a kind of emotional vulnerability or hope that's often at odds with the painful realities of life. People might believe that in a world full of suffering, the pursuit of happiness seems naive or even a sign of weakness—like an attempt to escape reality, rather than confronting the hardships head-on.
Hope can feel like a trick, pulling people forward with the promise of something better that never materializes.
It's easy to feel like surviving—just going through the motions of work, fulfilling basic needs, and holding onto hope—is a hollow existence when it doesn't lead to something truly meaningful. The pursuit of happiness can seem naive in the face of so much pain, and hope can feel like an illusion that only perpetuates the struggle.
just because you are able to go out to work simply surviving, or meeting the basic needs for comfort and survival, doesn't hold any inherent value or virtue. It can feel like these actions are just about maintaining an existence, not living a life that is meaningful or fulfilling.
people try to avoid confronting the inevitable—whether it's death, the suffering that often comes with life, or the deeper, existential truths about existence. There's a kind of collective avoidance, as if by ignoring it, they can fend it off or delay it. This tendency to push away uncomfortable realities, even when they are certain and unavoidable, can feel like a defense mechanism against the overwhelming nature of life's uncertainties and inevitable conclusions.

strong people face reality head on there's no point in delaying the inevitable
facing reality head-on, without delay, can be seen as a form of strength. Delaying the inevitable, whether it's pain, suffering, or death, only prolongs the struggle, and for some, accepting the unavoidable may feel like a more honest, even empowering, way to live. It's as though by accepting the inevitable, you strip away any illusions and give yourself the clarity to make decisions, even in the face of hardship.
 
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Darkover

Darkover

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The human body is indeed physically weak in many ways, vulnerable to disease, injury, aging, and decay. The frailty of the body can feel like a fundamental part of existence, especially as it becomes more evident with time.

The mind, despite its potential, can also be a source of suffering. Cognitive limitations, memory issues, or struggles with focus can hinder one's ability to navigate life and find meaning. This could also tie into feelings of frustration or isolation, especially when cognitive abilities are challenged

From a biological standpoint, sex is often driven by the need to reproduce and ensure the survival of the species. This drive can be seen as a kind of biological weakness—something humans cannot easily escape from. The desire for sex, the need for physical intimacy, and the emotional entanglements that often follow can feel like a source of dependence, potentially leading to suffering when these needs are unfulfilled
 
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Praestat_Mori

Mori praestat, quam haec pati!
May 21, 2023
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"Life is for the weak" is as right to say as "Death is for the weak".

There aspects of life that a lot of living beings seem to manage there are aspects of life that some don't want to manage - they would prefer to die and not face those "troubles". They're not weak in any case! Both ways show strength!
 
L'absent

L'absent

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Aug 18, 2024
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It is more correct to say: "life is for fools". He who doesn't think never resolves himself and wins the useless struggle of life.
 
ijustwishtodie

ijustwishtodie

death will be my ultimate bliss
Oct 29, 2023
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Weak, strong, whatever. These words have no meaning because life itself is pointless. All of this is pointless. There is no need or reason for life to exist so there's no need to be strong or weak. These words are ultimately meaningless in the long run
 
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