Posted by MidnightBlue on June 19, 2006, at 9:41:00
In reply to Re: I'm still really anxious, posted by Deneb on June 19, 2006, at 2:35:08
Deneb,
I really DO think you are okay.
> I'm getting scared again, it's been almost 13 days since I got poked. I still haven't heard anything from them. I don't know if that's a good sign or what. I'm going to call the doctor tomorrow and ask.
Honestly, the thought that I'm "not" special and my life has no meaning is NOT a comforting thought to me!
> It comforts me to know that we are probably insignificant in the grand scheme of things. I like to think that humans are not special beings.
>
> Anyone else take comfort in these thoughts?
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> This sort of thinking comforts me, but it isn't all that productive! It basically means that I can do absolutely nothing in this life and be no different than the person who achieved everything...because we are all insignificant.
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> I like to believe that nothing we do in this life means anything in the grand scheme of things.Deneb, why don't you get some books on the major religions of the world or even the "bibles" of each and read them? You might find it interesting.
MB
> LOL I'm sure there's a reason why no religions take these views. Society would cease to function if everyone did nothing or anything they wanted!
>
> Deneb*
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