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lovethyself -> RE: What do you live for? (10/5/2013 5:28:39 PM)
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As someone that has battled depression and suicidal thoughts in the past, I've asked myself this question a lot over the years. And the answer changes depending on whether I'm in a low point or a high one. It's a question I've asked myself in a very real and continuing way.
In my lowest moments, I've grasped at whatever I could to motivate me to choose life. My friends and family were there at the top. I chose, time and again, that I would not hurt them that way.
In my healthier, stronger times, I choose to live for myself and the world. I believe that I have something worth giving, and it's important to me to give that to the world. The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing. By chosing to not only live, but to live by my standards, I believe I bring good to the world. It may only be my little corner of the world, but I actively strive to bring honour, integrity, positive thoughts and energy, support and love into the world. Though the negativity that abounds touches me and affects my heart and head, I refuse to pay it forward.
If, on the other hand, your question was more along the lines of what do we feel passionate about, that's different. In that case, for me it's art and creativity. Creating with my hands, hearing someone's soul poured out into a song, expressions of self through any and all mediums. That ability to touch another person, perhaps long after you've been there, and give them hope, compassion, understanding. Even the art that touches on the darker topics can bring a person hope by showing them that they are not alone. Someone else has been there.
Sorry if this wasn't what you were looking for dc. It's just where my mind went when I read your op.
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