Is life over?

[turbineseaplane]

Why a waste?

I second this question.
It's seemingly insinuating that one particular world view on how to live life is "correct", which I do not agree with (at all).

 

[Bodhitree]

I second this question.
It's seemingly insinuating that one particular world view on how to live life is "correct", which I do not agree with (at all).

We certainly have enough people on the planet. If I were to look at what extra people contribute to the planet, it mostly seems to be sprawls of high-density urban settlement where most of the people are poor and unhappy…

 

[Madhatter32]

I second this question.
It's seemingly insinuating that one particular world view on how to live life is "correct", which I do not agree with (at all).

Not sure what the OP actually meant by "waste." I agree with your assumed interpretation as far as it goes. I would never say that a man or woman who chooses to pursue a career is a "waste." Quite the opposite.

That said, I may be reading into things, but, in the OP's defense, let's not overlook that there is something to be said about living a balanced life -- room for career, family, hobbies, charity and other interests. Singular focus on any one aspect, if that is what the OP is driving at, can indeed be unhealthy (from a mental health perspective among other things) and, for many, is not a recipe for long term happiness. In other words, your identity should not be what you do for a living.

An interesting article on the former CFO of Lehman Brothers helps examine this issue. https://www.wsj.com/articles/ex-lehman-financial-chief-doesnt-look-back-1537016401

 

[Richard8655]

I noticed as we get older, friends from the past tend to drift away and retreat into their own private and family lives. They often have problems of their own and concentrate on themselves.

I found membership at my local college pool for swimming laps really helped. Met a lot of other older swimmers and to share experiences with. A few have become causual friends. Also bike riding is a great alternative, and can meet other riders to chat about bikes, bike paths, and various destinations.

I think exercise and finding a physical yet fun activity changes one's perception as well as becomes a common interest that can help connect with others.

 

[Pezimak]

So near 50. Family torn apart ages ago. No gf, no kids. Lost my job time ago. The job brought in cash but after the work loneliness was what was left. My friends from before have their lives and no longer reply. Gave social media too long a try but after all they proved to be an illusion. Guess my life is over.

Hi, I just wanted to pop in and say their is always someone worst off then you, or at least as badly off.

I am one of those, but will retain the details. Just grin and bear it and find something to focus on, that is perhaps the best thing to do.

 

[boppin]

My two cents: I think it’s perfectly normal to feel directionless at some point in life. I think everyone experiences this, but hardly anyone talks about it or admits it.

I think you need to reintegrate into society somehow. Whatever works—a pub, a club...