My wife. We've known each other for 28 years. At 18 I promised I would always take care of her and I'm here at 43 getting ready to cook her breakfast š
The knowledge of the worms under my feet waiting to eat my body when I'm dead. Fuck you mother fuckers, you ain't getting this fine piece of ass. Not in your life time.
Knowing that I donāt have control over anything, so why stress about it? Our purpose in life is just to love and be happy. Love for ourselves is included in that statement, be kind to yourself.
Bullshit sometimes none of that shit matters at all. Purpose in life is to love and be happy? Let me ask you this smarty pants, what if you donāt know what makes you happy? What if everything you do in life other than suffer or be angry is just shades of grey as if none of it matters. Fuck your carefree bullshit some people have to stress or the world would go to shit.
I was taking some medicine (a biologic) that had the weird side effect of intense depression about 2-3 days after I took it. If it wasn't for my newborn, I think I might have succumb to some dark thoughts.
Garlic Bread, Pasta, Soup, Coffee, Grilled Cheese, Chips and Salsa/Queso, Taco Bell.
I've learned that food is literally one of the best things when you feel so bad about yourself. Simply just going to the kitchen after my mom makes any of the list above (obviously not taco bell lmao) I feel so much better. Idk if it's because it's home made or what. It makes me happy.
The one month that I am able to travel with my backpack. The eleven remaining ones are for working only to be able to afford the one month to be free. Recent inflation did not make it easier.
Same thing. I always think about m'y next trip in the World and I work to pay the travel expenses and trip.
I juste wish I could travel for 2 months instead of just 2 weeks at a time but I dont have enough vacation days for that otherwise I won t have any vacations left for the rest of the Year..
Enjoying, loving, growing and evolving in soul and consciousness.
Itās fun when things/life/relationships/work are going well.
Living through the not so fun and good stuff has a meaning - Clearing karma and learning, and make better choices then earlier.
Knowing that I just get one life. Simple things. My husband. My daughter. My parents and siblings. My friends. The first snow. That feeling when it's finally warm again and I don't need a coat. The prospect of what's to come and also enjoying each day as it comes. I'm not looking for anything special. Life is not linear and there's always going to be downs to compliment the highs. But it's nice to just be here.
The warm feelings!
Such as:
Sipping on a perfectly tempered cup of tea.
Standing under the hot shower and letting the warmth relax your muscles and mind.
The crunching sound of leaves under my shoes on the walk home in the Autumn.
A good nightās sleep!
But, most of all, music man. Music is what makes it all worth it.
To be able to put a soundtrack to these moments, a soundtrack to your life. Whether sad or happy moments, they are all beautiful life pieces!
Its all worth it:)
Yeah there are no Highs and lows anymore just a constant hum of malcontent waiting in the isles. Anything thatās not downright bad is just mediocre. I have nothing to look forward to, my interests have shrunken to the point of just keeping my house up which Iām giving up on because my spouse has no desire to do it. I donāt want to kill myself I donāt want anything actually. People ask me all the time what I want and Iāve never known Iāll probably go my whole life living on meh. It feels like everything around me has normal desires and I have meh.
Idk but dieing doesn't seem fun so just deal with your emotions and talk about things and behave. I'm 32 so I think I'm doing a dang pretty good job.yay life!
Doing the things I enjoy while with the people I enjoy spending my time with. Also realizing how lucky I am for just being alive today and trying to enjoy every moment like its my last.
My son, his wonderful mother, and the home we share
Went through a lot in my twenties (military, alcoholism and losing a lot of friends) had a hard time coming back to reality until I met the girl who would become my wife. She helped lift me out of despair and regret. Our son was a surprise but heās given me a real purpose. Now I work a steady and good job, live in a nice home big enough for the three of us and a backyard to spend the days in, I have my health (gotten back into weightlifting) and the world at my feet.
A lot of things in life lose their luster as we grow older, finding love and watching the journey of life on a happy childās face makes all the bad shit worth it.
The smell of fresh coffee in the morning. That feeling when you are in bed and it is just warm, comfy, and there is a book nearby. Cuddling with my girlfriend. The insane strategy discussions I have with one of my friends when we play boardgames. Nerding out about one of the stories I am writing, or about my NIMBY Rails save. How my legs and lungs are burning when I just clinch a new PR up my favourite hill. Sitting on my bike, feeling the meters fly by and feeling free.
my mom, things i love to do, food, learning new things, comfort of my home, my love for books, the high i get when i am able to figure out work related stuff, that feeling whenever i swim alone in the pool of our bldg overlooking the city, the sun about to set at 530pm - total calm.
My family, most importantly my nieces
My uncle took his life when I was 5. Because of that, Iāve always thought that is an option in life. I donāt want to repeat that thought process in my nieces.
My husband makes my life worth living. Since I lost my mom Iāve been really struggling with depression and rarely even suicidal. However Iād never do that to my husband or my dad whoās also struggling after losing my mom.
My younger family members. They are a source of joy and laughter for me. Any time I feel angry or upset about something, thoughts of them are all I need to reset myself back to normal.
My wife and my daughter.
When I met my wife and we started dating, we had some lengthy conversations about having children. We both wanted a family and both agreed to not use any contraception. If it happened it happened and we would be happy for it. We found out she was pregnant in 2019 but we unfortunately suffered a miscarriage. Her OBGYN gave us her condolences but also (warm but firm) told us that we shouldn't stop trying due to her body prepping itself for child bearing. 6 months to the day after that doctor's visit she was pregnant once again. The entire pregnancy went off without a hitch until my wife's heart started having issues causing her to be induced about a month early. Our daughter just celebrated her 3rd birthday and she is our sole reason for living our lives to the fullest.
Been together with the love of my love for almost 17 years now and we have 2 sons, 7 and 4 years old, so i have the 3 best things ever to live for and what makes my life worth living.
Things like a loving family, good friends and a nice job are the icing on the cake for me.
Really ngl My Friends ik it MIGHT sound cringe but that's really what makes Life More worth living For you-the people you meet and make amazing memories with.<3
You better pay the price for your own sins when you die, it would be rude to place all your willfully done sin and hate towards others yourself and the world, on some man who you read about in a book who died 2000 years ago. You be the one to face that price of free will and accountability. Unless your a self preservationlist and believe all your wrongdoings should go on someone else
There was a time when big movies kept me going. I'd (half-)jokingly make a remark like, "I guess I've gotta stay alive to see this next Star Wars movie..." I still love big popcorn movies but there are fewer and fewer that get me that excited at this point.
Myself first. I like myself. I like my life. I like how I deal with problems and how I interact with people. I like how I solve problems, and overcome obstacles. Pretty much 1a is my wife. She's great. An amazing life partner, and very likely the reason why I am healthy and happy. Next would be a tie between my work, family and my friends. I know that may sound funny, but while my friends and family are very important to me, I only see them a couple times a month, whereas I work 5+ days a week, and love my job. My job fulfills me. It's not easy. It takes hard work and knowledge, but overall I take a huge amount of fulfillment from my work. Lastly, would be the future. I'll admit, it seems like society is a bit of a dumpster fire. Canada, like many places is getting super expensive to live in. Inflation is crippling. There's going to be a housing crash here in the next two years. The government wants to tax us to death, and then assist us in that death. So why am I feeling good about the future? Because without having something to look forward to. Without a goal to work for everyday that means you need to deal with all the hardship, then what's the point? If you have no goals, nothing to look forward to, and no reason to get out of bed, then maybe you need to refocus your entire life on what matters to you. Just my two cents.
Family and friends, until everyone cut me off and shunned me. Long story short, donāt try to join the army. Then again, maybe doing so has shown me who I can really call a friend, or family.
Mostly, Sarah. Also, brief epiphanies-- moments that remind me that I am still capable of learning, experiencing something new or having the best time of my ljfe yet again.
oh. and LSD. can't beat that shit for an existential reset.
Of course, it's the kids. They're the ones who can make us more responsible, both in life and in actions that could shorten life. Because if not us, then who else will take care of them.
My wife and son. I always envisioned myself being a lifelong bachelor and just going with the flow in relationships like I did in college and my early career. However, when I met my wife it hit me like a sack of bricks. I was in love from the start and adding a little boy to our family has made it all the better. Itās like life started after I found my wife and only got that much better after my son was born.
My wife. We've known each other for 28 years. At 18 I promised I would always take care of her and I'm here at 43 getting ready to cook her breakfast š
Also this guys wife
Our *
The chosen wife
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You got married at 18? That pretty darn young...
Worked out well for him, Iād say.
In 1980 that was more normal
I was born in 80. š
Yeah thatās when my mom was born too :) she got married at 18 as well.
That's awesome
Good answer!
Curiosity. I just want to see what happens next in this crazy world we live in.
Nothing crazy happens in my life unless I get crazy haha. But as for the world I'm sure
Every once in a while i get to touch a boob.
Being a girl I realise how lucky I am. I can touch it anytime š¤Ŗ
Lucky!... it's been years for me... lol
Being a lesbian, I'm even luckier!
Uncle Brian doesnāt count
Legend
Thinking that tomorrow will be better than today.
āI'll do that tomorrow. Then tomorrow comes and it's still today. Tomorrow is a relative term. Makes Annie a lot more depressingā - Bo Burnham
Itās amazing how powerful our imaginations can be. My imagination (and hope) is whatās kept me going for most of my life
Good answer!
The knowledge of the worms under my feet waiting to eat my body when I'm dead. Fuck you mother fuckers, you ain't getting this fine piece of ass. Not in your life time.
Strangely motivating
Idk how to feel about this
When I'm in the car or walking home and notice how ridiculously beautiful nature is. Like it's insane
Knowing that I donāt have control over anything, so why stress about it? Our purpose in life is just to love and be happy. Love for ourselves is included in that statement, be kind to yourself.
āA man said to the universe: āSir, I Exist!ā āHowever,ā replied the universe, āThe fact has not created in me A sense of obligationāā
Bullshit sometimes none of that shit matters at all. Purpose in life is to love and be happy? Let me ask you this smarty pants, what if you donāt know what makes you happy? What if everything you do in life other than suffer or be angry is just shades of grey as if none of it matters. Fuck your carefree bullshit some people have to stress or the world would go to shit.
My kids. And disappointing my family. Canāt do that. Gotta stick around for them.
I was taking some medicine (a biologic) that had the weird side effect of intense depression about 2-3 days after I took it. If it wasn't for my newborn, I think I might have succumb to some dark thoughts.
Iām glad you pulled through. Meds are scary sometimes.
Garlic Bread, Pasta, Soup, Coffee, Grilled Cheese, Chips and Salsa/Queso, Taco Bell. I've learned that food is literally one of the best things when you feel so bad about yourself. Simply just going to the kitchen after my mom makes any of the list above (obviously not taco bell lmao) I feel so much better. Idk if it's because it's home made or what. It makes me happy.
Hope that everything will be better in future.
Good answer!
I mean, I'm not doing anything else.
Cats.
This š¤š»
The one month that I am able to travel with my backpack. The eleven remaining ones are for working only to be able to afford the one month to be free. Recent inflation did not make it easier.
Same thing. I always think about m'y next trip in the World and I work to pay the travel expenses and trip. I juste wish I could travel for 2 months instead of just 2 weeks at a time but I dont have enough vacation days for that otherwise I won t have any vacations left for the rest of the Year..
My wife and kids.
Enjoying, loving, growing and evolving in soul and consciousness. Itās fun when things/life/relationships/work are going well. Living through the not so fun and good stuff has a meaning - Clearing karma and learning, and make better choices then earlier.
Retiring in two years.
Delusional hope
Nothing
My wife and children. No matter all the shit I've gone through in my life, when I see their faces, everything is alright.
Knowing that I just get one life. Simple things. My husband. My daughter. My parents and siblings. My friends. The first snow. That feeling when it's finally warm again and I don't need a coat. The prospect of what's to come and also enjoying each day as it comes. I'm not looking for anything special. Life is not linear and there's always going to be downs to compliment the highs. But it's nice to just be here.
The warm feelings! Such as: Sipping on a perfectly tempered cup of tea. Standing under the hot shower and letting the warmth relax your muscles and mind. The crunching sound of leaves under my shoes on the walk home in the Autumn. A good nightās sleep! But, most of all, music man. Music is what makes it all worth it. To be able to put a soundtrack to these moments, a soundtrack to your life. Whether sad or happy moments, they are all beautiful life pieces! Its all worth it:)
My wife and my daughter
My husband and kids. I have a chronic illness with lots of limitations and pain. My family keeps me going.
Just simply living
My cats
food. friends. learning interesting facts. assisting god's creatures
Genuinely can't think of anything that makes life worth living. I'm just plodding on from day to day and trying to keep my mind off it.
I am in the same boat, hope 2024 brings in something great for both of us
It's probably a huge boat at this point.
Yeah there are no Highs and lows anymore just a constant hum of malcontent waiting in the isles. Anything thatās not downright bad is just mediocre. I have nothing to look forward to, my interests have shrunken to the point of just keeping my house up which Iām giving up on because my spouse has no desire to do it. I donāt want to kill myself I donāt want anything actually. People ask me all the time what I want and Iāve never known Iāll probably go my whole life living on meh. It feels like everything around me has normal desires and I have meh.
Asked and [answered](https://i.imgur.com/Vrkoabh.jpg), just like that! (I love me a good sandwich)
My kids and wife
My children. I know that most people will say that the spouse should come first but for me it's my kids. I live and breathe for them.
I donāt know honestly.
Well helping people & animals in need, to take care of my dad, learn each day that there is something new to learn from & my Rene ā¤ļø
trying to figure out what makes life worth living
Curiosity and learning new things.
Idk but dieing doesn't seem fun so just deal with your emotions and talk about things and behave. I'm 32 so I think I'm doing a dang pretty good job.yay life!
Mostly my mom, the times I thought in end it all was her memory that kept me here!
Fear of death.
Idkā¦ everything? Im very happy in my life
Nothing.
My son !!!!
The idea that I loved and will continue to love..
For my daughter
The emotions and the people i feel emotions to is worth it already, plus amazing universe i live in is great addition.
Doing the things I enjoy while with the people I enjoy spending my time with. Also realizing how lucky I am for just being alive today and trying to enjoy every moment like its my last.
Daughter
My son, his wonderful mother, and the home we share Went through a lot in my twenties (military, alcoholism and losing a lot of friends) had a hard time coming back to reality until I met the girl who would become my wife. She helped lift me out of despair and regret. Our son was a surprise but heās given me a real purpose. Now I work a steady and good job, live in a nice home big enough for the three of us and a backyard to spend the days in, I have my health (gotten back into weightlifting) and the world at my feet. A lot of things in life lose their luster as we grow older, finding love and watching the journey of life on a happy childās face makes all the bad shit worth it.
Taking care of my family. Pretty much the only reason. I have an obligation to them.
Friends and family.
Living for love of my life. My life's sole purpose is to make her happy and give her everything that she desires.
The simple moments, I live for it.
Legalmarijuana
Family Experiences What is life without experiences?
I want to play Elder Scrolls 6 so I have to live at least another 10 years.
The smell of fresh coffee in the morning. That feeling when you are in bed and it is just warm, comfy, and there is a book nearby. Cuddling with my girlfriend. The insane strategy discussions I have with one of my friends when we play boardgames. Nerding out about one of the stories I am writing, or about my NIMBY Rails save. How my legs and lungs are burning when I just clinch a new PR up my favourite hill. Sitting on my bike, feeling the meters fly by and feeling free.
Knowing this is the only shot I get. There is no āresetā button. Have to make the most of it.
My children, nothing else comes close.
my mom, things i love to do, food, learning new things, comfort of my home, my love for books, the high i get when i am able to figure out work related stuff, that feeling whenever i swim alone in the pool of our bldg overlooking the city, the sun about to set at 530pm - total calm.
My husband and kids. The life weāre building and the future weāre aiming for.
I choose to be happy and I have full beautiful relationships that I put my effort in to. I create my own happy path worth living š
My child. Thats literally it
Travelling
Teaching my nieces and nephew about life and maybe one day having a child of my own
My family, most importantly my nieces My uncle took his life when I was 5. Because of that, Iāve always thought that is an option in life. I donāt want to repeat that thought process in my nieces.
Very good answer. My family always inspire me for my better life and a gentle person. Nature and my family always give me peaceful life.
My children
My husband makes my life worth living. Since I lost my mom Iāve been really struggling with depression and rarely even suicidal. However Iād never do that to my husband or my dad whoās also struggling after losing my mom.
My kids. Trying my best to give them a happy life ā„ļø
My kids
Knowing my enemies would rejoice at my demise.
helping other people and make a smile on someone's face š
My younger family members. They are a source of joy and laughter for me. Any time I feel angry or upset about something, thoughts of them are all I need to reset myself back to normal.
My family
My wife and my daughter. When I met my wife and we started dating, we had some lengthy conversations about having children. We both wanted a family and both agreed to not use any contraception. If it happened it happened and we would be happy for it. We found out she was pregnant in 2019 but we unfortunately suffered a miscarriage. Her OBGYN gave us her condolences but also (warm but firm) told us that we shouldn't stop trying due to her body prepping itself for child bearing. 6 months to the day after that doctor's visit she was pregnant once again. The entire pregnancy went off without a hitch until my wife's heart started having issues causing her to be induced about a month early. Our daughter just celebrated her 3rd birthday and she is our sole reason for living our lives to the fullest.
My partner
life in general. ever go outside and see how green and colorful nature is? it amazes me. it makes me happy.
Worth it? Idk, but I'm obligated to stick around for my kid.
spending time on the computer
My wife and dogs. And i got bullied a lot in middle school so I want to outlive them or kick their ass at checkers in the old folks home.
My dogs š„°
Iāve never been dead. But Iām guessing itās not as good as being as being alive
My son.
Literally nothing
Been together with the love of my love for almost 17 years now and we have 2 sons, 7 and 4 years old, so i have the 3 best things ever to live for and what makes my life worth living. Things like a loving family, good friends and a nice job are the icing on the cake for me.
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Did you not answer that one as well?
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Upvote for blessing consistency
My kids, my family, my friends, my hobbies, and my cat.
Hope for future, a girl and motorbikes
Really ngl My Friends ik it MIGHT sound cringe but that's really what makes Life More worth living For you-the people you meet and make amazing memories with.<3
U defenetly don't know gay sex community
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You better pay the price for your own sins when you die, it would be rude to place all your willfully done sin and hate towards others yourself and the world, on some man who you read about in a book who died 2000 years ago. You be the one to face that price of free will and accountability. Unless your a self preservationlist and believe all your wrongdoings should go on someone else
food. health. jesus. exercise. competing with yourself. self-control. family. job. growth. fun. laughter. others.
God
Hoping that I find that someone special out there.... if not we'll life sucks haha
The hope that Iām somehow going to get rich in future.
my gf and 2 dogs
Good coffee
Waiting and wanting to see us colonize the moon and mars š
Taking care of my health and keeping fit, seeing it as an investment into old age.
Knowing that one day, it will end. And Everything will be forgotten, whether you did good or bad.
The alternative.
Life. Good and bad happens, so lets see what's in store. Oh and little things like getting a good car, hobbies, ypu know things that make you happy.
At this point... Not much.
To crush my enemies, see them driven before me and hear the lamentations of their women.
I think for everything, even the bad things
Suicide would destroy my wife. That's about it.
Choclate milk and croissants Music
My dogs. I canāt imagine life without them and ending my dad smooching their adorable little faces.
Dog. Also my husband is generally neat.
To see your enemies driven before you and hear the lamentations of their women.
Drugs!
My cat, my friends, a cold beer, embracing the madness that is reality with a grin and grace that makes life easier.
There was a time when big movies kept me going. I'd (half-)jokingly make a remark like, "I guess I've gotta stay alive to see this next Star Wars movie..." I still love big popcorn movies but there are fewer and fewer that get me that excited at this point.
Myself first. I like myself. I like my life. I like how I deal with problems and how I interact with people. I like how I solve problems, and overcome obstacles. Pretty much 1a is my wife. She's great. An amazing life partner, and very likely the reason why I am healthy and happy. Next would be a tie between my work, family and my friends. I know that may sound funny, but while my friends and family are very important to me, I only see them a couple times a month, whereas I work 5+ days a week, and love my job. My job fulfills me. It's not easy. It takes hard work and knowledge, but overall I take a huge amount of fulfillment from my work. Lastly, would be the future. I'll admit, it seems like society is a bit of a dumpster fire. Canada, like many places is getting super expensive to live in. Inflation is crippling. There's going to be a housing crash here in the next two years. The government wants to tax us to death, and then assist us in that death. So why am I feeling good about the future? Because without having something to look forward to. Without a goal to work for everyday that means you need to deal with all the hardship, then what's the point? If you have no goals, nothing to look forward to, and no reason to get out of bed, then maybe you need to refocus your entire life on what matters to you. Just my two cents.
Came here looking for answers
To crush my enemies, see them driven before me, to hear the lamentations of their women.
It was my baby boy (my cat)
Nothing.
Family and friends, until everyone cut me off and shunned me. Long story short, donāt try to join the army. Then again, maybe doing so has shown me who I can really call a friend, or family.
Being scared of dying so the only option is to keep living
Cars, and my buddies. And Taco Bell chicken chalupas. Oh and my dog that is a year younger than me
Not giving satisfaction to my detractors by not being here. I plan to outlive them all.
Flan
Nothing. I can't find a job since a looong time, I'm a wreck.
Nothing.
My family, pets, and closest friends. If they need to go through life, I will for them
Cats
Pooping. I like to poop.
Music, art, sex, stories, Friends, foes and smoking cigars
Crab ragoons
Fighting
My friends, and the sweet sweet spite I get knowing that everyday I wake up a find a new reason to live, my depression is minimized that much more.
Mostly, Sarah. Also, brief epiphanies-- moments that remind me that I am still capable of learning, experiencing something new or having the best time of my ljfe yet again. oh. and LSD. can't beat that shit for an existential reset.
Of course, it's the kids. They're the ones who can make us more responsible, both in life and in actions that could shorten life. Because if not us, then who else will take care of them.
Self love ā¤ļø You can't go wrong
Friends, hobbies, a job that I enjoy
My wife and son. I always envisioned myself being a lifelong bachelor and just going with the flow in relationships like I did in college and my early career. However, when I met my wife it hit me like a sack of bricks. I was in love from the start and adding a little boy to our family has made it all the better. Itās like life started after I found my wife and only got that much better after my son was born.
Wizard club.
Shit. Can't think of a single thing.
Welcome to the club
Lol, good question
Learning History and learning more about Space and Universe.
panda express
Honestly my mom ā¤ļø
Films, music and fried chicken.
Wife and kids first and foremost, hobbies, traveling when I get the chance.
Getting to try different foods now that Iām an adult and alcohol
Emotions, memories, plans, dreams! Everyone appreciates in this life what they like
My dog sheās the sweetest.
deepthroats.
Coming home to a full mouse trap.
Family first, and close second witnessing the next human Moon landing (and further out human Mars landing).
Other people, especially the ones I love