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I'm trying a serious topic. What is the philosophy by which you live your life?

Mine is three simple words- Never Give up. I've lived a life of low self confidence, but I've never given up on myself. I see suicide as the cowards way out, and I plan to get myself out of depression by any means nessesary.

What is yours? (and explain if it is complicated.)

Don't cause harm to others.

My philosophy? To do whatever I want to and allow others the same, as long as it doesn't harm me or anyone else. (A bit cliché perhaps, but that's the way I try to live.)

True epicurism.
Do your duty, don't let anybody bother you, and you'll enjoy life. :cool:

Seems reasonable to me.

i see life as kind of pointless. in a real sense, everything we do makes no difference to the long-run, taking societies' view (that is a theory, but i forget the name...). hence my philosophy is that the good of the many outweighs the good of the one. i take a leaf from Kirk Hammet's book, and the teachings of Buddhism and try to supress my own ego - after all, why do i need 'things'?

To achieve Nirvana one must extinguish the belief in a separate self that gives rise to cravings, desires, and attachments.
The path to enlightenment includes loving-kindness and compassion, moral conduct, charity, wisdom, and meditation.
- Central tenet of Theravada Buddhism

i see life as kind of pointless. in a real sense, everything we do makes no difference to the long-run, taking societies' view (that is a theory, but i forget the name...). hence my philosophy is that the good of the many outweighs the good of the one. i take a leaf from Kirk Hammet's book, and the teachings of Buddhism and try to supress my own ego - after all, why do i need 'things'?

I've already devoted my life to my family first, myself second. I have great respect from my family because of it.

Couple of infuences.

Langston Hughes
I play it cool, and dig all jive
And that's how I stay alive.

And my motto, as I live and learn?
Dig. And be dug in return.

The Burroughs quote in my sig:
Like an old junk pusher once told me; Watch who's money you take.

Also from Burroughs, a modification of the D.E., the Do Easy. It's a reduction in the effort commited to things I don't care about. It also has a balance of reward and effort, and if something comes up short, reconsider.

Also, a quote from that a friend is fond of, something like the atomic name for the essense of jazz (ubi dubiium, ebe libertalis-not even close to spelling that right, no idea how it really is, so deal) Where there is doubt there is freedom.

And the obligatory (though no less true) don't knowingly and complacently cause unneccisary harm. Don't take (undue) joy in others suffering. All that stuff...

Adaptive Doctrine
This philosophy strives to match a doctrine to each battlefield,
rather than trying to making one supreme doctrine for all possible
environments.

I've already devoted my life to my family first, myself second. I have great respect from my family because of it.
if only i had a family, i would be more than willing to put them above all :(

do whatever you want, no matter what anyone says. so long as you enjoy it and it doenst harm anyone in anyway. unless, of course, these people are way to uptight or these people deserve it.

nobody deserves any respect unless they've earned it, yourself included. this includes family, everyone. respect and courtesy is never automatic. ever.

try to be open minded and accepting.

these are brief and probably not everything. but its a start.

if only i had a family, i would be more than willing to put them above all :(

You have my greatest admiration and respect for seeing like I do. If we knew each other personally we'd probably be the best of friends. Unfortunatly I live a life of solitude and dispair... but it is the path that I chose.

I try to enjoy life as much as possible. And I'm trying to lose the "need for Money". We all need it for living, but I don't want to be a slave for that...
I'd also like to see more happy people around me... So far I hadn't been albe to bring somebpdy up from depression, but trying as hell... :cool:

So far I hadn't been albe to bring somebpdy up from depression, but trying as hell... :cool:

its a great feeling when you succeed. good luck

I try to enjoy life as much as possible. And I'm trying to lose the "need for Money". We all need it for living, but I don't want to be a slave for that...
I'd also like to see more happy people around me... So far I hadn't been albe to bring somebpdy up from depression, but trying as hell... :cool:
I got about one out of about 5 people out of it so keep trying

Live life to the fullest, but not at the cost of others.

I'd also like to see more happy people around me... So far I hadn't been albe to bring somebpdy up from depression, but trying as hell... :cool:

I'm impressing my own psychiatrist by beginning to pull myself out of my own depression. He said it should be nearly impossible as I now apparently have OCD as well...

I told him what I told you. Never give up and nothing will stand in your way.

Do something great and then tease people the rest of my life by constantely referring to it.

I'm impressing my own psychiatrist by beginning to pull myself out of my own depression. He said it should be nearly impossible as I now apparently have OCD as well

wow, im impressed. ocd is a bitch.

My favourite philosophy is "Take it handy". Too much stressing out about materialistic things or focussing on the infinite and reaching some sort of zen-like existence can mean that you miss out on what's actually happening in front of you. Go easy on your body, but don't get hung up on diets!! Family helps, but it's basically down to you. Oh yeah (for over 18s only), it helps to go out and get absolutely pissed with friends at least twice a year.

wow, im impressed. ocd is a bitch.

Tell me about it. Everytime I make a typo I have to delete the entire post and start again. And I can't control it.

I have so many weird quirks it freaks me out.

Mine is "Don't let the bastards grind you down".

I've spent too much of my comparatively short life worrying about things I cannot change and people I cannot sway. I now concentrate on helping people where I can and not being taken advantage of. And I always make sure I know where I stand, especially with large organizations like banks and utilities.

And now I'm off to give STWA a bollocking, since they've still not sorted out my utilities bill...

You have my greatest admiration and respect for seeing like I do. If we knew each other personally we'd probably be the best of friends. Unfortunatly I live a life of solitude and dispair... but it is the path that I chose.
whoah that sounds heavy. i really don't like who i am and often get fits of depression lasting weeks or months (been good so far this year tho :) ), but a life of solitude and dispair sounds harsh. care to elaborate (im just curious, i know its none of my business).
thanks tho.

whoah that sounds heavy. i really don't like who i am and often get fits of depression lasting weeks or months (been good so far this year tho ), but a life of solitude and dispair sounds harsh. care to elaborate (im just curious, i know its none of my business).
thanks tho.

I am so weird I am shunned by most people. Thus I have chosen to avoid contact with others in RL, so as to not gather any more hatred.

Never give up, never surrender :cool:

have fun.

Mine is "Don't let the bastards grind you down".

I've spent too much of my comparatively short life worrying about things I cannot change and people I cannot sway. I now concentrate on helping people where I can and not being taken advantage of. And I always make sure I know where I stand, especially with large organizations like banks and utilities.

And now I'm off to give STWA a bollocking, since they've still not sorted out my utilities bill...

I LIKE it! Not only a good philosophy, but practical too. Mind if I plagiarise it a bit in future?

I am so weird I am shunned by most people. Thus I have chosen to avoid contact with others in RL, so as to not gather any more hatred.


I'm no expert, but I'd say you're own view of yourself is probably the most critical of all. My guess is that you're either not nearly as odd as you think you are, or not nearly ass odd as you act. And you're certainly not alone in the things you're feeling, that I can assure you.

Anyway, apologies for butting in on your conversation.

I LIKE it! Not only a good philosophy, but practical too. Mind if I plagiarise it a bit in future?
By all means do! It's not original anyway. It's originally attributed to Norman Stanley Fletcher, one of my childhood heroes. :)

Tell me about it. Everytime I make a typo I have to delete the entire post and start again. And I can't control it.

I have so many weird quirks it freaks me out.

yeah, you and i should compare odd quirks. i wonder who would win.

just a thought, though. im gonna not take up that much time counting the things i do that are unusual.

By all means do! It's not original anyway. It's originally attributed to Norman Stanley Fletcher, one of my childhood heroes. :)

Would that be Norman Stanley Fletcher spending five years at HM Slade Prison, by any chance?

I may be strange, but i'll give up on life when you pry it from my cold dead fingers.

Good. Hard to defeat an attitude like that. Fair play.

Well, one of my main tenets is that nothing is truly a problem...

Anything that happens to me has one of two outcomes: I survive, or I do not...

If I survive, then it can be overcome... If I don't, then no problem, because I won't be around to be troubled...

Yes, this minimizes problems that cause extreme pain (both physically and mentally), but I have enough faith in my own strength that I'm pretty sure I'll be alright regardless of what happens (yes, there are a few incredibly horrible things that I could foresee utterly breaking me, but I still have hope that I can come through even in those cases... in the meantime, I try to strengthen myself whenever and however possible to help prevent catastrophic falure should those horrible events occur)

It tends to lead to a rather stoic existence, to the point that only the strongest of emotions even phase me, but I'm willing to give up some feeling to remain as solid as I delude myself to be (I say "delude" simply because I know I'm far from being unassailable... human emotion cannot be completely controlled, and it can and sometimes does get the better of me)...lol

While this sort of outlook on life sounds extremely depressing, I'm actually quite the opposite... I'm a naturally happy and kind person, who is very hard to rouse to anger (which almost scares me, actually...wondering what might happen should something manage to pop my cork...lol)

But yeah, other than that, I also like to live by the Golden Rule, and the "live and let live" philosophies...

"Three tricks and a cloud of dust."

I'm a darned fanatic about me euchre.

My general philosophy is :- Treat others as you'd have them treat you.

It's really the only one you need, unless of course you're a sadomasochistic psycho.

Another favourite of mine is:- Shit happens!

Sometimes it's good shit, but not very often.

Number three is:- Time heals all.

If you're down at the moment, it won't last forever, buck up and get on with it!

I am so weird I am shunned by most people. Thus I have chosen to avoid contact with others in RL, so as to not gather any more hatred.
that really sucks & is totally not fair. you seem like a perfectly intelligent and nice person to me :)

In general: Don't make things happen, let things happen.

It's a bit more nuanced than that, but I guess it can also be summed up as, "Go with the flow."

I'm trying a serious topic. What is the philosophy by which you live your life?

Mine is three simple words- Never Give up. I've lived a life of low self confidence, but I've never given up on myself. I see suicide as the cowards way out, and I plan to get myself out of depression by any means nessesary.

What is yours? (and explain if it is complicated.)

Good philosophy. Needs a bit of expanding, but good start anyway.

Mine essentially consists of realizing that I am part of "the web of life," and that my responsibility as a member of the only sentient race that we know of is to do what I can to protect and nurture all things living.

"Actions are right in proportion as they tend to promote happiness, wrong as they tend to produce the reverse of happiness "

Mine is, live life, try to be good (it moves depending on age, situation etc), remember that thing happen to you only if you let them, and other peoples opinions are only that opinions have no real weight.

But most importantly & hardest, Never lie to yourself. Whatever justification I give for doing something, I must remember the real reason is because I want to, whetever that involves (sometimes this is really not nice).

Here's one for somone to steal- "When life bites you in the ass, bite back!"

Two words: 'Don't Care'.

I don't care, things don't bother me quite so much. Of course, when I can look at something like the recent tsunami and just shrug, people think of me as cold, but then... I don't care! There's too much stuff going on in the world. If you care, you're liable to end up killing yourself.

Two words: 'Don't Care'.

I don't care, things don't bother me quite so much. Of course, when I can look at something like the recent tsunami and just shrug, people think of me as cold, but then... I don't care! There's too much stuff going on in the world. If you care, you're liable to end up killing yourself.

You sound a lot like my stepdad...

You sound a lot like my stepdad...

I don't care!

:p

Is that a good thing?

I don't care!

:p

Is that a good thing?

I'm not really sure... :confused:

I'm a definate believer in doing what makes you happy. Have fun with what you do, where ever you are, do what you've always wanted, and never regret anything. You only get one life (or so I believe) why not enjoy it?

And try new things (except for what you know you'll hate, like running headfirst into walls until you pass out. Unless you're into that ;) )

Each to their own.

It gives everyone a chance and deals with accepting that everyone is different and have different views/ideals. Because everyone has a unique experience/take on life, people will always differ and I believe its important to allow for that. Only facts are right/wrong - when put into the correct context, of course.

Life's purpose is joy and pleasure in all their forms.

Life is absurd and defies reasonable explanation, so I've given up on trying to have a reasonable theory about its purpose. This has freed me to really just enjoy being alive at face value.

I'm trying a serious topic. What is the philosophy by which you live your life?

Mine is three simple words- Never Give up. I've lived a life of low self confidence, but I've never given up on myself. I see suicide as the cowards way out, and I plan to get myself out of depression by any means nessesary.

What is yours? (and explain if it is complicated.)

Completely seriously, my philosophy of life is to know what to take seriously and what not to.

People take far too much far too seriously. This is not a knock on your thread, TIN.

I used to have a horrible temper. Got me in big trouble all the time. Two things really helped change that. The first was martial arts. My mother enrolled me and it really mellowed me out. The second was the Navy. I was an EW(Electronic Warfare Technician). My most important job was anti-ship missile defense. When an enemy targets my ship, it was my job to make it as difficult to launch missiles as possible. When a missile is launched, it was my job to make sure it doesn't hit my ship.

THAT is something to take seriously! The lives of everyone on my ship depended on me being able to do my job with quick, knowledgeable, practiced efficiency. Even the slightest mistake meant lives lost. Fortunately, I never had to use my expertise in a combat situation. Knowing my job that well, and taking something so serious upon myself really reduces everything else to background noise.

That sense never left me. I take things that(in my opinion) are serious totally seriously. I solve REAL problems as quickly, efficiently and knowledgeably as I can. I can exhibit remarkable determination when I need to. However, I take very little seriously. Compared to Anti-ship missile defense, it's kind of hard to see anything short of true danger as a serious matter.

Whoever says money doesnt buy happiness, doesnt know where to shop.

Treat other as you would like to be treated.

and

Victory needs no explanation. Defeat allows none.

These two tenents have served me through my life pretty well so far, the former have made me a lot of varied friends and the second has earned me respect from my bosses.

The Prime Ethic (Commandment 0): Never place demands upon others, or by ommission allow demands to be placed upon others, which I would not place upon or allow to be placed upon myself.

Follow your heart. I think that the only way you will be truly happy is if you live your life the way you want to, if you do what brings you joy. Now, that doesn't mean go out and hurt people, but i honestly believe that people who deliberately like to cause harm probably aren't that happy anyway.

Wimps.

My life's philosophy is to destroy hypocrisy wherever it stands. Once hypocrisy is gone, the world will be, in essence, perfect. This is the root of all human suffering. My life is about going beyond left and right, to see the truth on both sides - and both their idiocies. I've seen the light on both ends of the tunnel on almost every issue - but I've also seen the walls closing us in. Until we can bypass and annihilate the double standard, humanity will never be free.

Eat well, try to get enough sleep and exercise, read a good book once in a while.

That's about it.

Eat well, try to get enough sleep and exercise, read a good book once in a while.

That's about it.
Adopted! (actually, if you increse 'once in a while' to 'compulsively' this is how my life is run already. IT WORKS!!! and I challenge anyone to be more goddamned happy than I am!)

Do unto to others as you would have them do unto you.
Let everybody live as they please, as long as it doesn't harm someone else.
Don't forbid something as long as it doesn't "pick my pocket or break my leg" to paraphrase Thomas Jefferson. And avoid stupid people.

Do unto others as you would have others do unto you.

Control of body and mind

I have managed to do this, it helps a large amount in life. I can pretend to be crying when I want to laugh quite easily, and I can clear my mind for long periods of time to stop worries taking over.

This came to me about a year and a half ago

Eat well, try to get enough sleep and exercise, read a good book once in a while.

That's about it.


Sleep is the key to everything I think.

Good health, good mood, healthy body and mind.

Sleep is the key to everything I think.




I disagree, I have experienced first hand that fresh air is healthier than sleep.

The secret to hapiness is not caring what others think of you. The secret to eternal hapiness is not caring what others blieve about you and placing your life in the hands of god (which ever god you believe in, if none then you will lead an unhappy eternity)

I'm trying a serious topic. What is the philosophy by which you live your life?

Mine is three simple words- Never Give up. I've lived a life of low self confidence, but I've never given up on myself. I see suicide as the cowards way out, and I plan to get myself out of depression by any means nessesary.

What is yours? (and explain if it is complicated.)
I live by this ... "Be like the moon reflect the SON..."
I follow the teachings of Jesus as best as a sinner can...When people see me I want them to see Christ...I know that this will illicit much Christian bashing for how stupid I am but I was answering the question as asked....Thanx Navy...

Persue happyness aslong as I hurt noone.
*insert similar sayings*

Or

Eat, sleep and read complusivly.

Eat good, sleep long, read lots, and write well.

The secret to hapiness is not caring what others think of you. The secret to eternal hapiness is not caring what others blieve about you and placing your life in the hands of god (which ever god you believe in, if none then you will lead an unhappy eternity)

Id prefer to think all the answers are within every single person...

And personally, I live by the system except when it bothers my concious... strive to be moderately successful.. and more than anything find someone I can say I truly can unconditionally love...

I disagree, I have experienced first hand that fresh air is healthier than sleep.
fresh air always makes me feel better. damn i wish i didn't live in this stinking city...

I'm trying a serious topic. What is the philosophy by which you live your life?
Be kind.

Be kind.

Simple, to the point. Not bad.

Not to deny myself my instincts. I don't mean that I wander the streets killing innocents whenever I feel like it. Inflicting physical, emotional or mental pain upon somebody undeserving of it is just wrong in my opinion. But what I do mean is that I show love and respect to those deserving of it, and allow myself to act as I see fit when somebody irritates me.
Also to enjoy myself, although not at the expense of others. Unless they irritate me too much.

My life philosophy?

-Put your trust in Jesus, do your best, let Jesus handle the rest.

-If you see a 50 dollar note and a 10 dollar note on the ground which one do you take? You take both you idiot. Opportunity is all around us it's only those who are looking for it would find it.

-Money Money money, Make money all within legal and ethical boundaries.

-Aim for the sky, at least if you fall you fall on the coconut tree's. If you don't aim at all, your still stuck in the mud.

- Life is short, Live life to the fullest by helping others live.

I'm not sure I have a philosophy... I mean I do, but living life as it happens is not really so much a philosophy as a lack of one. I keep quite a strict moral set as to myself, but I only hesitantly apply it to others, so I'm very quick to forgive people. I always try to know as much as I can about everything, because everything holds a certain sort of interest. I don't feel I ever give up on anything, I just procrastinate to an unhealthy degree.

Pretty vague, eh? Is that even a philosophy?

My life's philosophy: 42