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I know it's just a meme, but to address this seriously for a moment... I think this whole idea impacts people really negatively. It's bound up with the "meaning of life" thing, and it seems like a lot of people feel anxiety due to not having some grand answer for "what is my purpose in life?" &etc.
Objects have purpose. A hammer has a purpose. A bucket has a purpose. A flashlight has a purpose. These things are designed to perform a function, they have a purpose because their makers and users give one to them, and their nature is limited by that.
You were not designed to perform a particular function. You are not so limited. You are that which gives purpose.
Second this. Just exist and do as many enjoyable things as you can in that time and try to make others' existence also nice and that's life.
Yea, there's no intrinsic place for us to fit into the universe. In fact, the universe is quite random and entropy is everywhere. Just pursue what makes you happy.
Is there a purpose to playing video games all day? Nope. Am I having fun and enjoying life? Yup!
Just take everything with some moderation so you don't burn yourself out though. Frequent breaks here and there have recently become my lifesaver for not feeling exhausted all the time. Self care really is important.
Thank you for these words
My last time taking psychedelics was a really bad mushroom trip where I felt like I was being pulled into insanity.
But, during the comedown I had an epiphany that there is no meaning to life, but that's alright because life doesn't have to have meaning and purpose to be enjoyed.