It's been almost five months since I lasted posted here, wow.
I don't think apathy is as much of a problem for me anymore. I took my therapist's advice, and took a few months off from school to fly all the way to China to stay with my relatives. It's hard to be apathetic when you're surrounded by so many loving, doting people and beautiful scenery.
I can't say that I'm any closer to figuring out what to do with my life. I've pretty much given up on trying to come up with a definitive, all encompassing life purpose. This article sums up my feelings pretty well:
Council for Secular Humanism Quote:
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So there you have it: We who are not orthodox religious believers can't find any underlying reason for existence. And we know that death looms ahead. So we must make the interval as enjoyable as possible while we're here. This view of life's purpose was summed up a few years ago by the title of a Unitarian seminar:“Dancing Over the Dark Abyss.”And Zorba the Greek taught us, What is life, if not to dance?
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I think the best plan of action for me right now is to experience as much as possible (new hobbies, friends, places) and do well in school to open up opportunities for the future. The only thing I'm missing is the motivation to do so. Maybe I just need some momentum?