“We all die. The goal isn't to live forever, the goal is to create something that will.”
Chuck Palahniuk
This quote speaks to the deepest part of me. The part that doesn't know what comes after death, there might be a heaven and/or a hell. There could be simply nothing, death could be like a single light being extinguished or burnt out. My mind cannot grasp such intangible things as faith and religion. Belief in a higher power is something I will never have, despite my occasional longing for it because there is no proof strong enough in the world to satisfy my questions.
To battle these feelings, I think of how I can make a simple or small impact that will leave a mark after I am gone. To cause a positive change that has a ripple effect over those that I know is my only desire. So very few people ever realize the effect they have, I want to embrace the world and affect it as much as possible. It's the only way that I will be able to feel as if I'll live forever.
Please no comments about religion.
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1 comment:
Hi Parker! It's Richard!
The idea of an afterlife is becoming less and less likely to most all individuals in this age. With what science has to offer, the empirical evidence given, and philosophical arguments detailed, even a religious studies major like myself sits on castles made of sand, a once strong fortress that is slowly but surely being eroded away by a better, stronger, foundation.
But you said no comments about religion :)
It is interesting to note though that of all the generations throughout American history, ours is the one that is consistently being the ones labeled the least religious and least dogmatic. We rather bind ourselves to more tangible things such as public service and universal compassion and empathy.
I do believe that this is the key factor for our generation to hold onto. We believe in action immediately or as many atheists/agnostics state, "Two working cans can do more than a million praying ones." Your blog only reaffirms this and I can't help but agree.
Regardless, very good short post. To the point and concise.
Looks like I might have to catch up on reading this thing.
Cheers from London!
Richard
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