What makes life worthwhile for you?

  • Thread starter Thread starter Loren Booda
  • Start date Start date
  • Tags Tags
    Life
Click For Summary

Discussion Overview

The thread explores the various motivations and reasons participants find life worthwhile, touching on personal relationships, hobbies, existential reflections, and humor. The scope includes emotional, philosophical, and social aspects of living.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Conceptual clarification
  • Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express that personal relationships, such as family and friends, are significant motivators for living.
  • Others mention hobbies and interests, including music, research, and pets, as sources of joy and purpose.
  • A few participants reflect on existential themes, discussing the instinct to survive and the search for meaning.
  • Humor is present, with several posts using light-hearted comments about life and motivations, including references to food and drinks.
  • Some participants acknowledge feelings of dissatisfaction or struggle, indicating that life can feel unworthy at times.
  • There are multiple references to the importance of small victories and everyday pleasures in maintaining motivation.
  • Several participants mention women and relationships as central to their reasons for living, with some humorously repeating this theme.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express a range of views on what makes life worthwhile, with no clear consensus. While some share similar sentiments about relationships and personal interests, others highlight feelings of dissatisfaction or struggle, indicating a diversity of perspectives.

Contextual Notes

Some participants express uncertainty about their motivations, suggesting that these can change daily or are influenced by external circumstances. There are also references to personal losses and challenges that affect their outlook on life.

Who May Find This Useful

This discussion may be of interest to individuals exploring existential questions, those seeking connection through shared experiences, or anyone reflecting on the meaning of life and personal motivations.

  • #31
I prefer Swiss chocolate
 
Physics news on Phys.org
  • #32
I like Swiss and Belgian. Some Australian chocolates are amazing.
 
  • #33
I like belgian beer.
 
  • #34
Never tried it. Australia is very limited when it comes to beer choices.
 
  • #35
Yeah your beer tastes like piss apparently. never tried it myself but it isn't popular in this country.
 
  • #36
Yes. Unfortunately, bitter beers became the most common type here. Cheap, watery, bitter, easily produced. The larger companies churn it out by the truckload and pour it down the gullets of the small-spenders in pubs all over the country. People are used to it, so they'll keep drinking it. The market won't change much any time soon. In short, they're crap.
 
  • #37
Nice to know my countrymen arnt advertising hate :-p
 
  • #38
Or hateful beer.
 
  • #39
Loren Booda said:
From basic survival to the promise of heaven, what drives your will to live?


The on/off switch in the part of my back that I can't reach.
 
  • #40
jimmy p said:
The on/off switch in the part of my back that I can't reach.
you should get someone to help you, after all these years it would be cool to see you on.
 
  • #41
you should get someone to help you, after all these years it would be cool to see you on.

good one LOL
 
  • #42
Women (plus sex)
Vodka
Rum
Physics
Women (plus sex)
Physics...

Thats about it. Could have added Vodka and rum again, but given the choice, women and physics come before those.


"Physics is like sex. Sure it gives some practical results, but that's not why we do it." - Richard Feynman
 
  • #43
jimmy p said:
The on/off switch in the part of my back that I can't reach.

Most people have those on their chests. :smile: 'On' on the left and 'Off' on the right. :smile:

The Bob (2004 ©)
 
  • #44
I'm not sure where my switch is, ask Evo. She always turns me on.
 
  • #45
tribdog said:
I'm not sure where my switch is, ask Evo. She always turns me on.

What amazes me is that you have never met her in person, yet you get turned on by her. I can't understand it.

If you have met though, ignore this post.

And Evo, where is his switch? :smile: :biggrin: :wink:

The Bob (2004 ©)
 
  • #46
Yeah it amazes me too. Truth is I find it a lot easier to fall in love online than in real life. When I'm online you get the "real" me I say exactly what I am thinking. Plus online I meet people with some of the same interests as me, try talking physics in the real world and people look at you like you have a booger hanging from your upper lip. Plus I'm getting to that age where quick wit and good personality turn me on more cleavage and short skirts. And finally, you could do a lot worse than being turned on by someone like Evo.
 
  • #47
tribdog said:
Yeah it amazes me too. Truth is I find it a lot easier to fall in love online than in real life. When I'm online you get the "real" me I say exactly what I am thinking. Plus online I meet people with some of the same interests as me, try talking physics in the real world and people look at you like you have a booger hanging from your upper lip. Plus I'm getting to that age where quick wit and good personality turn me on more cleavage and short skirts.

Yer, people are more open on the net, but I have never been 'turned on' by cleavage or short skirts. It appears I have missed a stage in my life.

tribdog said:
And finally, you could do a lot worse than being turned on by someone like Evo.

I didn't say anything against it, man. It just intrigues me.

The Bob (2004 ©)
 
  • #48
The reasons why we are so turned on by Evo :
1 she is really clever
2 as we saw her picture, as well as her daughter's, we know she is beautiful
she is almighty. Power turns everybody on
3 she is nice to everyone
4 the more people after you, the more attractive you get
5 she is close friend and even related to other hot women, such as Tsu and MHI and her daughter :approve:
6 she is impossible to reach
7 she says she is available
8 since she is here so often, she becomes part of your close friends even though this is virtual

I can't keep listing, it drives me crazy :bugeye:
 
  • #49
humanino said:
5 she is close friend and even related to other hot women, such as Tsu and MHI

I am liking you more and more, Humanino. I am sure Tsu (and certainly Evo!) would say the same! :approve:
Small wonder that I have always had a soft spot in my heart for Frenchmen.
(sigh)
 
  • #50
The Bob said:
I have never been 'turned on' by cleavage or short skirts. It appears I have missed a stage in my life.


The Bob (2004 ©)


: Point and laugh at the freak! You can no longer be my brother...
 

Similar threads

What Are the Key Perspectives on Life?
  • · Replies 12 ·
Replies
12
Views
2K
What is the true meaning of life?
  • · Replies 10 ·
Replies
10
Views
3K
How will public react if we discover life on another planet?
  • · Replies 12 ·
Replies
12
Views
2K
Can someone tell me a good life story, please?
  • · Replies 35 ·
2
Replies
35
Views
5K
Finding Meaningful Work: Career Advice for Young Scientists
  • · Replies 15 ·
Replies
15
Views
2K
Can You Imagine Lockdown Without The Internet?
  • · Replies 15 ·
Replies
15
Views
2K
How do I learn 14 rock numbers (drums) in two weeks?
  • · Replies 17 ·
Replies
17
Views
2K
Watch someone's life through their eyes
  • · Replies 3 ·
Replies
3
Views
2K
Starting Over: How Would You Rebuild Your Life After a Tragedy?
  • · Replies 11 ·
Replies
11
Views
2K
There are worse things in life than never being someone's sweetie
  • · Replies 12 ·
Replies
12
Views
6K