To Think On A Thought...

In my previous post, I spoke about "creating "meaning"... through religion, a hobby, a career, a family."
All of these are merely a crutch for man to lean upon throughout life, in order that he, at the end of his life can say to himself: "I accomplished something"

Honestly though  he accomplished shit.

Religion:
Religion being the first crutch, I know first hand the damaging effects of a religion. Religion portrays a god (I speak only for monotheist's in this case, particularly Christians, if that's not your thing then I suppose this doesn't apply) who although cruel in the past has becoming gradually more lenient in his standards throughout time, asking only that humans conform to authority, spend time on worthless pursuits, and speak to him and put faith in him (her?).

I've been in a religion, and I was so very happy throughout that time until I realised that maybe not everything is true, and began to turn my back on religion, and god, slowly but surely. The worst part of this is I cannot leave without breaking a heart or two, and breaking off 50% of my friendships. Although I am a Nihilist, I cannot fight my basic human emotions and empathy towards these people, I feel sorry for their ignorance, hate them for shunning me, and love them like a brother for being there for me and because over 16 years, I've bonded with them.

But I can't stay for them, and although they believe in an afterlife, they need to understand I don't nd won't join them in that life.

Eternal Life scares me, as does permanence.
Despite this I also hate change, so I've learned to become periodically ignorant to my surroundings during a time of change to make it seem less drastic and less stressful.

Digressing so I'll make this short and sweet, religion is a crutch. If you find the right one, research it from BOTH sides, inform me and we'll enjoy together forever.

A fantasy we can all dream of, but alas... there is nothing.

A Hobby:
Here we merely create meaning. A hobby can be essentially anything ranging from art to science to learning about life skills. By creating meaning we are able to turn a blind eye to the meaninglessness in our lives, a short or long term investment which feels satisfying, but is ultimately done in vain.

I wish I could have a hobby I think of every day and night, that way I wouldn't be so scared of death by becoming another meaningless statistic.

But yes hobbies, are a distraction, however one of the most meaningful pursuits of the four I quoted.

A Career:
This and religion are fighting for last place here. A career however can be meaningful.
I speak of the 99% of employees working underneath a multi-million (billion) dollar company of course. Although I am one of them, I'm young and will not slave meaninglessly for those above if I can help it.
I don't honestly see the point in slaving everyday for a smaller salary then the bigger guys, some of which do nothing.
And this slaving away is also a distraction from our lives, and an effective one too.

A Family:
Probably the most meaningful of the lot, but nonetheless I ask what is the point of furthering your bloodline when everything will eventually be wiped out.


Family was touched on briefly but only because it has similar characteristics to the others above.

So these are the crutches of man in my opinion so I'll lean on them if I want too, and so can you, but life is just a spontaneous experience which we'll never recall, so let's enjoy it while its there.