Like many evenings, laying in my bed, I was thinking about the meaning of life. for once I decided to turn around my way of thinking, see the world from another point of view. Until now, I saw our existence in a pessimistic way of nihilism and existentialism. I thought that being only atoms was something bad, that we would live to die, and other depressive thoughts usually went across my mind. But, after doing a 180° turn in my thinking process, I realized that life isn’t that bad. In contrary, our existence is exiting. We are atoms, gathering to form a being. Our brain, composed of billions of neurons, firing electrochemical signal, are complex enough to create intelligence. This brain, is influenced by chemicals to feel good and bad. To influence our actions, to socialize and survive. But this brain needs fuel. Thus, we have lungs. And to transport this fuel to our tissues, we developed a heart, veins and blood. To fuel our biological pump, we need food and something to turn it into energy. We are the embodiment of a miracle, though it’s not divine. Yes, our existence has an end, but isn’t it better that way? You can do whatever you want, because whatever your actions, you are still gonna die.
Death. No existence, no remorse. Knowing that, what should your life look like. Each person is different. Some want a calm life, others want to experience it at its fullest. Most of the time, you won’t even realize that you are living your last second. So, whether you aim higher or lower, it won’t change. You are still gonna die.
We, humans, want to feel good. We like it, that’s why sex is so popular. The amount of dopamine reaching our brain is immense. Not knowing your date of death, what should you do? Live. We must make the most out of our life. Do what excites us. Do what makes us feel alive. Whether it’s morally right or wrong, do it. Because it makes you feel alive. If you are given a luxurious car for a limited time, wouldn’t you enjoy it at it’s highest? Wouldn’t you go on the fast lane, driving like crazy? Or would you put it in your garage, where nobody can see it? You are your life, and your life is a luxurious car. But don’t drive too fast, or you are gonna crash.
It’s good to make your life fantastic. But if you go straight through with it, it won’t end well. You give all your cash out in one day? You’ll end on the street. Take too much cocaine? You’ll end six feet under. No, that’s not what you should do. Do it smart. Heights seem higher when you were low. If you want to reach euphoria, you’ll have to achieve something. A speech in front of millions of supporters, a plan that concluded with a majestic end or anything you ever dreamt about. But remember, whether you are aiming higher or lower, you are still gonna die.