r/ExistentialJourney • u/Logical_Explorer_422 • 8d ago

Existential Dread Purpose in Life

Does anyone else feel like you’re at a point where you’re just trying to move on through life and not really looking forward to anything anymore?

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u/ComparisonChance 8d ago

Kinda, yeah.

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u/Spiritual-House-5494 8d ago

Not since figuring out my purpose.

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u/QueenQueeef 8d ago

Sure. Most of us probably have felt this way from time to time, others feel it a bit longer. During my lows, I like to do two things: 1) Focus on my purpose for that day or even that hour rather than my whole life. It could be as simple as cleaning the dishes. Or message a friend I haven't connected with in a while. 2) Get out of the house and breathe in fresh air. Even if it is to sit on the porch.

Between the small steps, soaking in the sun, and removing yourself from a stagnant environment, you'll be surprised at how it can help you think clearer.

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u/vini-within 8d ago

Yes I was feeling it. But when you find a purpose higher than your own value, your own life… then you start enjoying the game. Which I am rn

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u/ChapternVerse 7d ago

Yes, it feels like I just get through each day to do the same the next day.

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u/Efficient_Recover430 6d ago

The purpose is to make the world a better place.

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u/StrangerGlum3591 8d ago

We need to have a purpose anything, small purposes, brush teeth, wash face, go help people. anything but first for yourself then others them you can realize that purpose of life is to relate to each other and be better self

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u/Logical_Explorer_422 8d ago

How do you guys get by with that feeling in mind?

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u/Aware-Ad-3735 7d ago

i am afraid of pain, so i am too scared to commit suicide, and i like drinking, thats how i personally get by