Eventhough there are some aspects that I do not agree with, existetialism has some pillars I base my life off of. I agree with the pillars of authenticity and individuality because those are the two major philosophies I like to live my life. These are very important to me because they are my motives for having a life I want.
Authenticity to me means live life how you want it. It is your desire, making your own choices, and doing the things you want to do on your own. This is to be independent of other's influence, like taking your own path for example. You would want to be close to the original person you tend to be.
Individuality is almost like authenticity. This is when you are your own person. Why try to blend in with others when you were meant to stand out? You are distinguished from others. Even when there are hardships in your life, you need to be ready to accept consequences from them, and to move on. People also need to live in the moment without question, and not let others interfere. One needs to live life as it it's an endless highway, with ups and downs in life. Every person is different; every person has their own life to live.
Existentialism gives people freedom to be their selves. I agree with this because one person can't live my life; only I can live it for ME.
I absolutely LOVE that last two sentences there. It is absolutely a wonderful way to sum it all up. (i think).
ReplyDeleteIn the middle of your response, you say that "even when there are hardships in your life, you need to be ready to accept consequences from them, and to move on." while I agree with your statement, I find that it is easier said than done. Acceptance is a difficult thing to do. aand you can never be ready for hardships to happen. no matter how 'ready' you are, it will still come at you the same way. Its different once it actually happens, instead of simply being ready for 'it,' whatever that may be. It is one extreme to another, preparation vs. overkill. no matter what the consequences are, its difficult to move on.
you also say that "People also need to live in the moment without question, and not let others interfere." all I can say is--well said. however, while most do assume to be living in the moment, there are times when individuals think about the past and worry about the future. I don't think any human can become completely and utterly committed to living in the moment and nothing but the moment. also, it is difficult to not allow others interfere. you dont really have much control of them all of the time and sometimes, they simply want to help you because they care about you. <3
You make a good point about how sometimes life is hard to deal with hardships, and that living in the moment can be hard at times. I just think positively so I can move on with my life. Yes, I agree that it is easier said than done, especially when times get rough, and you feel like giving up, but my thinking on this (mentioned above) is my motivation to not stop in life, but to move forward for the future. Although, I mentioned to live in the moment, I do agree that it's natural for humans to worry about what is in-stored for us. Life is very complicated, and each day gets more hectic with stress, happiness, or sadness. But to not live in the moment and just dwell on the past and constantly worrying about the future is not what I believe life is all about. I think that to live in the present sets the past and the future, for the present becomes the past, and soon fortells what the future may bring.
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