There'll be time enough for fun in heaven.
There'll be time enough for fun in heaven.
I agree. Selfishness has a horrible rep but the kind of self-ish'ness that entails looking after yourself and taking responsibility for your life without being inconsiderate and disrespectful of others, is vital. The more our own needs are met and the more self-actualized or empowered we feel, the more likely we are to better others anyway. So some selfishness is, indeed, a good thing.
I know it seems like not everyone can be happy, and that's a horrible thing, but I don't think we were born to suffer and trudge our way through life, especially if inherent circumstances don't demand it.
Be happy. Then, if you can or if it's part of you, share that happiness with the rest of the world or your world, in whatever way makes sense for you. I do believe that if you're living in a way that brings you joy (truly, not egotistical happiness) then you will probably in some real way benefit others, whether it's Mother Teresa style or not.
I guess it depends on what you mean by fun. I think its healthy to try and enjoy what you have now while you have it, but life is also about many other things. Among other things, its about growth, and helping the people around you and trying to make a difference for the betterment of all. But there is no reason why that stuff shouldnt have fun aspects to it.
also [MENTION=1451]Billy[/MENTION] you said we should try to make a difference for the benefit of all. why exactly is this important? (outside of it being a nice thing to do?)
I believe all humans have an obligation to make the world a better place in any way they can for the future generations. Its not based on anything specifically logical other then that it would benefit our species, morally though I think its imperative that people have a sense of humanitarian duty to inject more positive force into the world then they take out of it.
what constitutes humanitarian duty? also i think most people already consider themselves 'good' people, whether or not their definition of good consists of anything more than not intending to do bad (whatever that means)
The word "should" should die in a fire. (Yes, I noticed.)
I'd say you're not really living unless your life means something to you, and unless you take risks. For most people this means having fun and enjoying life, but not for all.
Don't you agree? If you're not enjoying what you're doing, or at least working towards a point in your life when you can be happier and have more fun, then you're not really living.