Author Topic: Philosophy 101: Wisdom death of Enthusiasm (Read 1228 times)

Animal · « **Reply #45 on:** February 20, 2002, 10:15:15 PM »

I think I'll just go to australia and live as a crocodile hunter, having many wacky adventures with the friendly animals.

gavor · « **Reply #46 on:** February 20, 2002, 10:38:47 PM »

Come on over, theres enough adventures for everyone! You'll be in stubbies, singlet and thongs within a week. Drinking VB in 2 weeks and fishing for barra with an esky of piss in a month.

Octavius · « **Reply #47 on:** February 20, 2002, 11:16:15 PM »

This thread is kind of depressing. Many viewpoints from different people at different stages in their lives... I know I most likely will not have the same experiences as those mentioned in earlier posts, but the flow of enthusiasm (the dips and peaks) will be generally the same. I have my whole life ahead of me and the thing is.. I dont want that!

Sure the old farts.. or old experienced farts

explain their stories saying "have a kid! no boredom here!".. I dont want kids!! I'm skeered they'll turn out like me. "pursue a new interest! force yourself! no boredom here either!" Where's my motivation if that turns into an endless cycle of boredom, interest, boredom, interest... I mean sooner or later the fire's gotta dwindle a bit.. what happens if nothing motivates you? Just living day to day worked for me.. reading this thread and analyzing my life-to-be doesn't make everything seem as spiffy anymore.

Heh, after reading this I realize I just took the complete opposite side I normally would take... I know exactly the direction I want to go once I'm on my own... who knows, nothing is in stone... yet.

gavor · « **Reply #48 on:** February 21, 2002, 12:14:22 AM »

A great truth is revealed, answering many questions that have plagued mankind: Everyone is different.

Animal · « **Reply #49 on:** February 21, 2002, 01:11:29 AM »

Octavious how old are you?
Do you wake up saturdays with the stench of booze, sex, and death, not even knowing where you are and why do you have a headache?

No?

Then you are not yet in college

Hey man, dont worry about the future, cause it doesnt exist. Just try to live for the moment.

I whine a lot about life, but its just that: pointless whinning.
I think the only way to have a great future is to stop worrying about it, and play your cards right in the present.
There are always peaks and falls, after you get older, those peaks are harder to reach; but you are also stronger.

StSanta · « **Reply #50 on:** February 21, 2002, 07:36:50 AM »

Heh Animal, I feel for ya.

Perhaps you and I are very much alike in some regards. When I turned 20, I was in the exact same position as you were. Bored with life, the universe and everything, my days were spent thinking out plans to get laid and how to do stupid things just for the fun of it.

The more dangerous, the more fun. I had this knowledge (false as it turned out) that whatever I did, it would be there to give me a thrill, and although potentially dangerous, it'd never(^o

Octavius · « **Reply #51 on:** February 21, 2002, 10:57:33 AM »

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Originally posted by Animal
Octavious how old are you?
Do you wake up saturdays with the stench of booze, sex, and death, not even knowing where you are and why do you have a headache?

No?

Then you are not yet in college

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Yes and yes, excluding the death part. I'm 17 and the roller coaster is just beginning for me. I do know what you mean to a certain degree. I'm saying everyone has ups and downs during these times and the severity differs from person to person. College is right around the corner.. I have three older siblings (and many friends) already in that situation. I've experienced that first hand many a saturday. I know I can't fully understand it until I experience it first hand, but I have a good idea so far.

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Hey man, dont worry about the future, cause it doesnt exist. Just try to live for the moment.

I whine a lot about life, but its just that: pointless whinning.
I think the only way to have a great future is to stop worrying about it, and play your cards right in the present.
There are always peaks and falls, after you get older, those peaks are harder to reach; but you are also stronger.

I agree 100%. Thats my normal routine. Live day to day, tackle obstacles as they come along. I knew last night after I submitted my first post I'd have a different feeling today and that someone would point out my stupidity (or ignorance? same thing .slap oct

). My outlook changes all the time.. heh perhaps I'm bipolar to some extent. Anyway.. I feel I have things under control for now and I know theres more than enough out there to keep me enthusiastic and busy..... I just fear the day when I just can't find the next best thing that sparks my interest.. if that day even exists.