What if there is no “why” behind anything? What if there was no [heaven/nirvana/god/enlightenment/etc./etc.] and this was it? To me, it seems the sensible thing to do in that case would be to enjoy the present moment, apply myself so that I experience fulfillment, and be nice to others.
But if you get down to the core teachings of all the “why” propagating beliefs, isn’t that basically what they tell you to do? 😉
In the end, isn’t that all we can do – take it all in a slice at a time? We should all enjoy this life, moment by moment. I find that too often we (self included) take too large of a portion to enjoy. We worry about tomorrow, next week, next month, next year, and after we die, but none of that is guaranteed..right? So, regardless of whether or not Nirvana/Heaven/ Paradise/Etc exist after death, why not create your own personal experience of those things here? Like you say, why not just be a good person as much as possible, help others when you can – or at least don’t harm them, and enjoy the life you have. That to me, is bliss. It doesn’t matter then, what comes next, because we fully immersed ourselves in what is happening now. 🙂
It’s kind of simple in the end, actually…for those very reasons you’ve just mentioned. We really have no choice but to try and enjoy the present moment…or throw a tantrum. 😀
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I always thought the Okey-Cokey was what it’s all about (you put your whole self in . . . ). It’s a song & a dance, old time, in case it’s lost on you. Like your site. Like your thoughts,
HUGE question!!! I’ve always considered the distinct possibility that if there is a “why” involving an entity, it wants us to live our lives as best as we know how. The knowledge and those experiences that we accumulate is what the entity wants from us in the end. So, the “why” is really is as you said. I think that line of thinking takes some of the pressure off 😉
The unpleasant possibility: there’s something in your life you have to confront and deal with. The pleasant possibility: you’re being prepped to experience great joy, and the confusion and frustration is only so you can appreciate it all the more! 😉
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