Does anything really matter?

[tom sand]

At the end of the day we are all going to die and there is nothing that we can do about it - expect perhaps just live well and properly, treat our fellow man and woman with kindness and have some fun while we are actually here (and able!).

Is there any chance that a few more posters around here could try this novel experiment!

Does anything really matter
I think what matters at the end of our lives is two things
number 1 what we learned I mean none of us are the same person as we were 10 years ago for example
number 2 the people we loved
I think that's it

[happygolucky]

My father said that on his gravestone he wanted the following words
I do not regret the things I have done
Only the things I have not done.

If we could all be so fortunate to live our lives like that.
PS My mother would not put that on his headstone.

[The Libertarian]

I remember coming across 2 things, seeing in a men's mag like GQ, that one of the main pieces of advice that men in their 70s would give a much younger man is just that, nothing (or very little) matters that much at the end of the day, the second one courtesy of Gareth O'Callaghan radio survey that main thing people would change in their lives, if they could go back in time, would be to insure that there first serious true love relationship worked out!
Mind you for example seeing a well connected gobshite get ahead of you in life or work may have implications even right down to a difference in life expectancy rates! In societies where people are treated fairly and have a chance maybe nothing is that important because you get other chances in a society like ours, that is not the case!

[Alyssa Jenkins]

what matters is the story you see of your own life on your deathbed. Live your live the way you want it to be. Its never too late to start either. Most people are afraid of change and are too hung up on their past to focus on their future. They spend most of their lives dreaming and hoping.

Westside.

Agree with that except the focus on the future some people spend to much time focussing on the future and race through the present without actually noticing the beautiful stuff along the way so I think the here and now are very important. Xx

[The Libertarian]

Agree with that except the focus on the future some people spend to much time focussing on the future and race through the present without actually noticing the beautiful stuff along the way so I think the here and now are very important. Xx

Alyssa, as a Kiwi would you feel that people have more of a fair chance in life in New Zealand and Aus than here, so medium level bad things happening matter less because you will definitely get another chance!

[Clueless]

In my life at the moment it is raining heavily and I have no dancing shoes!

[dark-knight]

Advice from an 80 year old man............
1. Have a firm handshake.
2. Look people in the eye.
3. Sing in the shower.
4. Own a great stereo system.
5. If in a fight, hit first and hit hard.
6. Keep secrets.
7. Never give up on anybody. Miracles happen everyday.
8. Always accept an outstretched hand.
9. Be brave. Even if you're not, pretend to be. No one can tell the difference.
10. Whistle.
11. Avoid sarcastic remarks.
12. Choose your life's mate carefully. From this one decision will come 90 per cent of all your happiness or misery.
13. Make it a habit to do nice things for people who will never find out.
14. Lend only those books you never care to see again.
15. Never deprive someone of hope; it might be all that they have.
16. When playing games with children, let them win.
17. Give people a second chance, but not a third.
18. Be romantic.
19. Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.
20. Loosen up. Relax. Except for rare life-and-death matters, nothing is as important as it first seems.
21. Don't allow the phone to interrupt important moments. It's there for our convenience, not the caller's.
22. Be a good loser.
23. Be a good winner.
24. Think twice before burdening a friend with a secret.
25. When someone hugs you, let them be the first to let go.
26. Be modest. A lot was accomplished before you were born.
27. Keep it simple.
28. Beware of the person who has nothing to lose.
29. Don't burn bridges. You'll be surprised how many times you have to cross the same river.
30. Live your life so that your epitaph could read, No Regrets
31. Be bold and courageous. When you look back on life, you'll regret the things you didn't do more than the ones you did.
32. Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them.
33. Remember no one makes it alone. Have a grateful heart and be quick to acknowledge those who helped you.
34. Take charge of your attitude. Don't let someone else choose it for you.
35. Visit friends and relatives when they are in hospital; you need only stay a few minutes.
36. Begin each day with some of your favourite music.
37. Once in a while, take the scenic route.
38. Send a lot of Valentine cards. Sign them, 'Someone who thinks you're terrific.'
39. Answer the phone with enthusiasm and energy in your voice.
40. Keep a note pad and pencil on your bed-side table. Million-dollar ideas sometimes strike at 3 a.m.
41. Show respect for everyone who works for a living, regardless of how trivial their job.
42. Send your loved ones flowers. Think of a reason later.
43. Make someone's day by paying the toll for the person in the car behind you.
44. Become someone's hero.
45. Marry only for love.
46. Count your blessings.
47. Compliment the meal when you're a guest in someone's home.
48. Wave at the children on a school bus.
49. Remember that 80 per cent of the success in any job is based on your ability to deal with people.
50. Don't expect life to be fair

[happygolucky]

In my life at the moment it is raining heavily and I have no dancing shoes!

Whereas the optimist would say.
I am Glad I have no dancing shoes, now I can feel the rain between my toes.
Make the most of what you have in life.
You could spend all day dreaming about winning the lotto,
while that 2 euro coin in your pocket could bring hours of pleasure

[happygolucky]

Advice from an 80 year old man............
1. Have a firm handshake.
2. Look people in the eye.
3. Sing in the shower.
4. Own a great stereo system.
5. If in a fight, hit first and hit hard.
6. Keep secrets.
7. Never give up on anybody. Miracles happen everyday.
8. Always accept an outstretched hand.
9. Be brave. Even if you're not, pretend to be. No one can tell the difference.
10. Whistle.
11. Avoid sarcastic remarks.
12. Choose your life's mate carefully. From this one decision will come 90 per cent of all your happiness or misery.
13. Make it a habit to do nice things for people who will never find out.
14. Lend only those books you never care to see again.
15. Never deprive someone of hope; it might be all that they have.
16. When playing games with children, let them win.
17. Give people a second chance, but not a third.
18. Be romantic.
19. Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.
20. Loosen up. Relax. Except for rare life-and-death matters, nothing is as important as it first seems.
21. Don't allow the phone to interrupt important moments. It's there for our convenience, not the caller's.
22. Be a good loser.
23. Be a good winner.
24. Think twice before burdening a friend with a secret.
25. When someone hugs you, let them be the first to let go.
26. Be modest. A lot was accomplished before you were born.
27. Keep it simple.
28. Beware of the person who has nothing to lose.
29. Don't burn bridges. You'll be surprised how many times you have to cross the same river.
30. Live your life so that your epitaph could read, No Regrets
31. Be bold and courageous. When you look back on life, you'll regret the things you didn't do more than the ones you did.
32. Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them.
33. Remember no one makes it alone. Have a grateful heart and be quick to acknowledge those who helped you.
34. Take charge of your attitude. Don't let someone else choose it for you.
35. Visit friends and relatives when they are in hospital; you need only stay a few minutes.
36. Begin each day with some of your favourite music.
37. Once in a while, take the scenic route.
38. Send a lot of Valentine cards. Sign them, 'Someone who thinks you're terrific.'
39. Answer the phone with enthusiasm and energy in your voice.
40. Keep a note pad and pencil on your bed-side table. Million-dollar ideas sometimes strike at 3 a.m.
41. Show respect for everyone who works for a living, regardless of how trivial their job.
42. Send your loved ones flowers. Think of a reason later.
43. Make someone's day by paying the toll for the person in the car behind you.
44. Become someone's hero.
45. Marry only for love.
46. Count your blessings.
47. Compliment the meal when you're a guest in someone's home.
48. Wave at the children on a school bus.
49. Remember that 80 per cent of the success in any job is based on your ability to deal with people.
50. Don't expect life to be fair

51.Never pass a toilet
52.Never trust a fart
53. Never waste an Erection

[Clueless]

I'm not a pessimist but also don't want anyone to piss on me and tell me it is raining - so to speak -like

Whereas the optimist would say.
I am Glad I have no dancing shoes, now I can feel the rain between my toes.
Make the most of what you have in life.
You could spend all day dreaming about winning the lotto,
while that 2 euro coin in your pocket could bring hours of pleasure