Because that's the way the world works, unfortunately. The people in power will always do what they please, and if it is uprooted, then the new people in power will probably be good at first, then end up doing what they please, because that's the nature of power.
The only hope I can offer you is that at least you seem to want to question what's going on around you, so take pride in that. Use it to try and help people. It's cliche to say that helping the people around you will change the world, but it changes yours.
Because it has a positive effect on people. Can I save the world by myself? No, I can't. Can I bring down TPTB? No, I can't. Should I submit to their power and go vote for the next American Idol? No, because then I've really lost. I may not have the power to topple the establishment alone, and I may know that things will always stay the same, but that doesn't mean I shouldn't do what I can for those around me. I wish more people would be kind and not immediately shut down a critic for being on one side or the other. I wish people could actually discuss what's wrong without hurling insults back and forth. So, that's what I try to do, try to listen without immediately dismissing people. It won't change the world, but it helps me try to be the person I want to be. Maybe it helps the other person, who knows? But I'm not just going to give up and be what I'm told to be.
So, what, the only option is suicide? If helping people is worthless, if there is no point in trying to better yourself, if there is no reason to try, then I guess the only option is to not exist. I refuse to accept that. Maybe taking with someone opens their eyes, and now there are two of you. Maybe it doesn't, but you learned something. I don't know, draw strength from the fact that you see that things aren't what we are told they are, and live a life just to spite TPTB.
If you don't jive with anything I've said, then find a reason. Make your own. Don't give up because you think it's futile.
how do I find a reason? No one knows what the meaning of life is so what the fuck is the point of anything they are doing? They're just keeping themselves busy and distracted until they die.
Sure, that can be said about a lot of people, but it can't be everyone. I know this thread is getting pretty long, so feel free to pm me about anything, man. If you want to vent or just need someone to talk to, I'm all ears.
My roommate has a strong brain. Creative ideas. Talent. Positive attitude. His body is trying really hard to quit him. He fights with his get-around chair but he's really grateful to have one. He didn't ask for MS.
Sometimes we just need to look out a different window.
29 comments
1 The_In-Betweener 2017-11-26
Naruto vs Pain
1 CheeseItalian 2017-11-26
are you a real person
1 ImperialHedonism 2017-11-26
Nothing is real, apart from pain.
1 CheeseItalian 2017-11-26
so what..you're all not real? you're all what then? computer algorithms?
1 ImperialHedonism 2017-11-26
You’re on the wrong app for real people.
beep boop, I am a bot and this action was powered by pain
1 CheeseItalian 2017-11-26
what is?
1 oo40oztofreedum 2017-11-26
I think they may be messing with you. Are you feeling pain due to conspiracy related information that is bumming you out.
Or is this an individual personal situation in which you are at the low of on of life's many ups and downs and are currently feeling fed up?
1 harmonium15 2017-11-26
Pain is a pre-programmed response, means you’re a robot and fake, sry.
1 oo40oztofreedum 2017-11-26
Wtf? Hopefully your trolling or else you maybe having "an episode"
1 CheeseItalian 2017-11-26
conspiracy related...if there's so much wickedness and evil people prosper so much then what's the point of anything?
1 blahblahthrowawaypun 2017-11-26
Because that's the way the world works, unfortunately. The people in power will always do what they please, and if it is uprooted, then the new people in power will probably be good at first, then end up doing what they please, because that's the nature of power.
The only hope I can offer you is that at least you seem to want to question what's going on around you, so take pride in that. Use it to try and help people. It's cliche to say that helping the people around you will change the world, but it changes yours.
1 CheeseItalian 2017-11-26
what's the point in helping people when the people that control everything is doing their best to do the opposite
1 blahblahthrowawaypun 2017-11-26
Because it has a positive effect on people. Can I save the world by myself? No, I can't. Can I bring down TPTB? No, I can't. Should I submit to their power and go vote for the next American Idol? No, because then I've really lost. I may not have the power to topple the establishment alone, and I may know that things will always stay the same, but that doesn't mean I shouldn't do what I can for those around me. I wish more people would be kind and not immediately shut down a critic for being on one side or the other. I wish people could actually discuss what's wrong without hurling insults back and forth. So, that's what I try to do, try to listen without immediately dismissing people. It won't change the world, but it helps me try to be the person I want to be. Maybe it helps the other person, who knows? But I'm not just going to give up and be what I'm told to be.
1 CheeseItalian 2017-11-26
but why help someone if they are just enslaved and used by an evil ruler? what's the point? you're just helping the evil ruler in the end
1 blahblahthrowawaypun 2017-11-26
So, what, the only option is suicide? If helping people is worthless, if there is no point in trying to better yourself, if there is no reason to try, then I guess the only option is to not exist. I refuse to accept that. Maybe taking with someone opens their eyes, and now there are two of you. Maybe it doesn't, but you learned something. I don't know, draw strength from the fact that you see that things aren't what we are told they are, and live a life just to spite TPTB.
If you don't jive with anything I've said, then find a reason. Make your own. Don't give up because you think it's futile.
1 CheeseItalian 2017-11-26
how do I find a reason? No one knows what the meaning of life is so what the fuck is the point of anything they are doing? They're just keeping themselves busy and distracted until they die.
1 blahblahthrowawaypun 2017-11-26
Sure, that can be said about a lot of people, but it can't be everyone. I know this thread is getting pretty long, so feel free to pm me about anything, man. If you want to vent or just need someone to talk to, I'm all ears.
1 Gibbie_X_Zenocide 2017-11-26
Yes
1 JU5TIN_HERGINA 2017-11-26
Are you talking physical pain, or mental?
1 ridestraight 2017-11-26
Physical? Mental? Emotional? Spiritual?
My roommate has a strong brain. Creative ideas. Talent. Positive attitude. His body is trying really hard to quit him. He fights with his get-around chair but he's really grateful to have one. He didn't ask for MS.
Sometimes we just need to look out a different window.
1 CheeseItalian 2017-11-26
explain
1 ridestraight 2017-11-26
Step outside and find a place to sit quietly - just observe all that is around and moving about.
I cannot fix my roommates illness and he doesn't complain much given his afflictions so, there are just times that I have to step away.
1 CheeseItalian 2017-11-26
what is wrong with your room mate?
1 ridestraight 2017-11-26
He has MS.
1 CheeseItalian 2017-11-26
so you think it's ok for him to just step outside and observe everything? that sounds depressing af.
1 ridestraight 2017-11-26
That isn't what I said.
You seem to have a reading comprehension issue.
Be well
1 CheeseItalian 2017-11-26
I'm asking you a different question.
1 Gene_Rosens_Daycare 2017-11-26
Pain without love Pain, I can't get enough Pain, I like it rough 'Cause I'd rather feel pain than nothing at all…
1 Smiley_Iris 2017-11-26
Why? Why was i programmed to feel pain?
1 CheeseItalian 2017-11-26
so what..you're all not real? you're all what then? computer algorithms?
1 harmonium15 2017-11-26
Pain is a pre-programmed response, means you’re a robot and fake, sry.
1 CheeseItalian 2017-11-26
explain
1 CheeseItalian 2017-11-26
conspiracy related...if there's so much wickedness and evil people prosper so much then what's the point of anything?