I'm sure many people are aware of nihilism, the concept that nothing matters therefor nothing you say or do will have an effect on the grand scheme of things, heck rick and morty goes into some rants about it, but lately I've become interested in a more positive offshoot, optimistic nihilism.
What is optimistic nihilism?
Well basically it's that, we come from nothing, and nothing awaits us, therefor life is what you make of it, so enjoy yourself and do what makes you happy because consequences are inconsequential in eternity.
Effectively, be an optimist, because anything negative has no bearing since it simply cannot outlast the nothing that awaits.
Go talk to that girl you like, ask her out, because there is no down side, if she's not interested remember that in the grand scheme of things the pain holds no bearing.
Go climb that mountain, explore the unknown, do what's fun for you, because really that's the only thing that gives life meaning.
That's pretty much it in a nutshell.
Though one small side note, to prevent yourself from seeking an endless set of goals remember to look back and be thankful for all the good that you have and have done because gratitude has been scientifically proven to fight off depression, anxiety, and loneliness.
Remember these two things in the times to come given the isolation we all suffer because when nothing awaits you might as well make logical reasoned choices and stop worrying about the now and enjoy what time you have.
Two quotes from the show I mentioned.
"Nobody exists on purpose, Nobody belongs anywhere, Everybody's going to die, Come watch TV" - Morty
"When you know nothing matters, The universe is yours" - Rick.
What is optimistic nihilism?
Well basically it's that, we come from nothing, and nothing awaits us, therefor life is what you make of it, so enjoy yourself and do what makes you happy because consequences are inconsequential in eternity.
Effectively, be an optimist, because anything negative has no bearing since it simply cannot outlast the nothing that awaits.
Go talk to that girl you like, ask her out, because there is no down side, if she's not interested remember that in the grand scheme of things the pain holds no bearing.
Go climb that mountain, explore the unknown, do what's fun for you, because really that's the only thing that gives life meaning.
That's pretty much it in a nutshell.
Though one small side note, to prevent yourself from seeking an endless set of goals remember to look back and be thankful for all the good that you have and have done because gratitude has been scientifically proven to fight off depression, anxiety, and loneliness.
Remember these two things in the times to come given the isolation we all suffer because when nothing awaits you might as well make logical reasoned choices and stop worrying about the now and enjoy what time you have.
Two quotes from the show I mentioned.
"Nobody exists on purpose, Nobody belongs anywhere, Everybody's going to die, Come watch TV" - Morty
"When you know nothing matters, The universe is yours" - Rick.
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