What is the point of life?

IS there a point to life? If "yes", what could it possibly be? Is life a good thing to experience or a horrible thing to endure?

I'm thinking about ending my life this year maybe next? And no I am not depressed 'nor am I attention seeking. I see the world for what it is, mindless drones ..blindly following, in the footsteps of the hypocritical tapeworms.

It is both the greatest pleasure and most horrifying torture. We have a purpose, but humanity doesn't realize it, ultimately leading to our own impending doom.

I also think we see alike, in terms of how we see the world :)

In all seriousness, I would suggest you speak to a counselor or psychologist. Making a decision to end your life is one of the few decisions you can't change your mind about after the fact.

That being said, I don't think any one person can say what the "meaning" or "point" of life is. I think that there are as many meanings for life as there are people.

I used to wonder about that all the time, and I suppose I still do on occasion. If I can speak in very generic terms, I'd say a way to find a "meaning" in life is to follow your passion. Using myself as an example, I sort of think of my life as having a dual-meaning. To take care of my family are raise some kids (which is I guess sort of standard boiler-plate). The second is to help animals. I don't mean even just shelter animals (although I do all I can for the local shelters). But ALL animals. Basically, I turn nobody away. If I see an injured or hungry "anything," I help it out the best I can. Raccoons, opossums, birds, squirrels, anything. When it comes to the animal kingdom, I turn nobody away. So, for me, that's the "meaning" or "purpose" in life.

I have friends whos "meaning" is to create great music. Others write fantastic stories. Others pretty much exclusively like to have fun (and create atmospheres where everyone around them becomes full of joy and has a lot of fun).

Again, there are as many meanings as there are people, in my opinion.

And again also, seriously, unless you're being sarchastic, joking around or whatever, if you are even CONSIDERING taking that last final step, I would really hope you would speak to a proffessional. If you feel like you are lost, or without purpose, etc........ BELIEVE ME......... you aren't the only person to have ever felt like that.

Just noticed the other half of your post. Seriously.
The world is a messed up place, and the people in it aren't all that good, but suicide is definitely not the choice. I've been through months of thinking like that, and until you're right there about to do it, you aren't scared. But right then, before you do it, fear flows into you like a tidal wave. Trust me, I've been though alot in my life. But suicide won't help make the world better, and funny that you ask what the meaning of life is, yet say you're contemplating suicide. Trust me, if you find the bright side of life (love, friends, etc.) you'll find that not all the world is bad

In an ultimate sense, nothing. In a personal sense, whatever you're focusing your actions on. And in a course of a lifetime, that is a whole ****load of points.

who knows, theres a point to mine, but its up to you to define a point to YOUR life.

I really don't know, I just kinda hang around for the hell of it.

Yes, it is to drink massive amounts of alchohol.

inb4 probable lock

the point of life is to breed and keep the species going.Deihjan

There is no point to life. You just live your fraction of a century and die. Humanity's been doing it for a few million years.

There is no point to life. You just live your fraction of a century and die. Humanity's been doing it for a few million years.

TehOverkill

This wise, intelligent man speaks the truth.

To serve God.

To live :)

I see the world for what it is, mindless drones ..blindly following, in the footsteps of the hypocritical tapeworms.

MrCazador

There is no point to life. You just live your fraction of a century and die. Humanity's been doing it for a few million years.

TehOverkill

To find a point in life [QUOTE="MrCazador"]

I see the world for what it is, mindless drones ..blindly following, in the footsteps of the hypocritical tapeworms.

xaos

There's no inherent point to life, so you have to make one.
Unless you're interchanging that with purpose, in which case, yours is to survive and have children in order to further your species.

[QUOTE="TehOverkill"]

There is no point to life. You just live your fraction of a century and die. Humanity's been doing it for a few million years.

xaos

I was referring to the genus Homo, not the species Homo Sapiens. Anything in the Homo genus is already considered a human, and using this as criteria humans have been around for more than 5 million years.

But, yes, we as a species are recent.

Edit: Humanity is recent, who the f*** am I kidding. Five million years, what is that :o ?!

Everyone always wants a reason, a definitive answer. What is the real answer is that there is no point? Life is life. It is a cycle just like anything else in this world.

I think the 'meaning' we look for is a fear and lack of understanding on our part.

The best you can do is find something that you care about, something really important (no matter how seemingly small or insignificant it is) and just go for it. **** society, do and be who you want to be. Following your own path of desires and morals is really the beset 'point of life' you can hope for.

To live it. And take both the great successes and pleasures, and horrible pains and sufferings as a great gift and enjoy it no matter what happens.

Be happy?

As long as awesome gamesare made, there'll always be a reason to live. Wouldn't kill yourself though. Why don't you wait another year and a half or so? If you're lucky, the world will end. :P

the point of life is to breed and keep the species going.Deihjan

Anything in the Homo genus is already considered a human,

TehOverkill

[QUOTE="TehOverkill"]

Anything in the Homo genus is already considered a human,

xaos

footsteps of the hypocritical tapeworms

MrCazador

There isn't a point. And well, though I wouldn't ever exacerbate someone's desire to kill themself, don't let the hypocrites tell you that it's the 'selfish' option.super_mario_128

never agreed with the view that suicide is selfish. Of course, killing yourself will cause emotional stress for your loved ones - but aren't they themselves selfish for wanting your to endure a life you want to end, so they can avoid emotional loss and satisfy their desire to help you?

Isn't ultimately your life, and your decision to make?

/Philosoraptor

Have you ever heard anyone say that this life is a stepping stone to something way bigger? That's what I always think

To serve God.

dracula_16

Yes, this.

Stop watching AnimeTanya_19

The point of life is whatever you want it to be. You cannot have a goal or function or purpose without consciously pursuing it; so if you think there's no point, there's no point for you. Others make it a point to get rich, attain ultimate happiness, contribute to the human population, progress science, achieve Nirvana/get into Heaven/other religious drives or create artistic works. Some don't bother to make a point. Myself, I believe that I don't have much time here, so I want to survive for as long as possible and make that life an enjoyable experience.

Point of life? I don't think there is one. Humans seem to be the only species who comprehend their own existence... and therefore a desire to have a point.