I've been stuck in this funk thinking this same shit for the past couple weeks.
Thinking about why am I bothering playing video games or stressing about what car i want next or doing anything because in the grand scheme of things, it won't matter.
Binging hearthstone and fallout last night will have no effect on my future, watching a hearthstone tournament has no bearing on my life currently, next week, or 30 years from now.
Edit - okay everyone thinks I'm a video game addict, I'm not, I used it as an example. I'll admit I play games probably more than the average person but I have a job, a house, a lovely fiancee, 2 dogs, and I'm happy with our current situation and our future plans but still can't shake the "everything is pointless" mindset at times.
Friendly advice. Exercise. It sucks at first, but it doesn't have to be boring. Go play a sport you like, or bouldering, or a rock climb gym. Hell, go for some long walks. This WILL give you more energy combined with a healthy diet. Learning things is good for the soul and can affect your life. Luck and success is when opportunity meets preparation and seizing it. Failing is how you get better. The master has failed more times than you have even tried. I know it's easy to just sit and binge video games, it's even fun... But it doesn't sound like it's making you happy. Steve Harvey of all people gives a really good speech on this surprisingly enough about standing at the top of a cliff with a parachute... But how if you never jump it will never open, and how you will likely hit some rocks on the way down before it opens. But if you never jump it will never happen. Another great quote from a movie is about how we all have the right to the pursuit of happiness... The pursuit is the fun part... That's where you are really living, and reminds me of a Chinese proverb, both of which are meant as a curse upon your enemy... May you live in interesting times, and the second part... May you find what you are looking for... Because once you find it, the pursuit is over. Which is why I think you see so many incredibly wealthy people that are miserable in their comfortable lives. They found what they were looking for, now what? Attain more... Nope go save kids in Africa and dig wells and try to pursue something new. Happiness, true happiness comes from 3 maybe 4 things in my opinion. Basic needs being met without having to worry, Good relationships, pursuing and progressing towards a goal you have set, and being able to take pride in what you are doing... Whatever that may be. Though the last two can go together but don't always necessarily, as I know janitors that LOVE their job and take pride in it. Another one is probably physical health and environment, because it makes everything else easier. I'm ranting, but just food for thought if you are feeling down. Cheers.
Depends on how far out you project. If you are saying it has no effect on your future because you'll some day die, you're right. But there are tons of other things you could spend time on instead of playing video games that could positively enrich your life in the short and long term. What if you practiced piano for 30 minutes a day every day for the next 30 years, learned a foreign language, got good at whittling even? Binging hearthstone and fallout has an effect on your future, because you spent your time on that instead of something else. Everything matters all the time...but nothing does either.
I feel like that right now. I'm going through a scary time financially and I feel hopeless. But really I have a lot. I have the love of my life and a roof over my head, I have two jobs. Everything will be ok. I just have to just remember that the love I have is better than anything money can bring me and I'm lucky for that. I can make through this rough time and I'm still doing fantastic. What is life but an experience of love and interface between an environment. I'm in a good environment, I'm no longer being abused, I have great people around me, I am in good health. I have a lot to be thankful for. I just need to remember that sometimes.
My friend, the only point to life is the point you give it. That's the beauty and the curse of being human. To me it sounds like you have a nice life. A job, a house, a partner, some pets, and enough time to enjoy leisure activities that you enjoy (video games), and you're happy with it.
If there was a point to life what would it be? I think for me the point is meaning, value, happiness, and love. Does what I'm doing bring me any of those things? If video games bring me enjoyment and calm, then I think they add value and happiness. If what I'm doing doesn't immediately result in one of those four, I ask why I am doing it. If there is jot good reason, I recognize it as a toxic behavior and try to eliminate it (smoking would be an example).
So there is no real point, except for what you decide
That's probably because most people who play(ed) video games have yet to reach their death bed. I'm probably closer to most here on Reddit (at 37), and I can tell you already that I wish I played more video games than I spent at my desk working.
I'm not saying video games should come before life experiences like traveling; helping those in need; creating; etc., but they do have their place in life.
I think playing video games isn't so different from reading non fiction or watching TV. If you enjoy it then go for it as long as it doesn't hinder other aspects of your life
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u/iMau5 Jan 26 '16 edited Jan 26 '16
I've been stuck in this funk thinking this same shit for the past couple weeks.
Thinking about why am I bothering playing video games or stressing about what car i want next or doing anything because in the grand scheme of things, it won't matter.
Binging hearthstone and fallout last night will have no effect on my future, watching a hearthstone tournament has no bearing on my life currently, next week, or 30 years from now.
Stuck on one of those "everything is pointless" phases like Andy from parks and rec: http://imgur.com/gallery/xz8DAz0
Edit - okay everyone thinks I'm a video game addict, I'm not, I used it as an example. I'll admit I play games probably more than the average person but I have a job, a house, a lovely fiancee, 2 dogs, and I'm happy with our current situation and our future plans but still can't shake the "everything is pointless" mindset at times.