Really Deep Thoughts
The History Channel's The Universe continues to compel me to watch in wicked and warped fascination. Science and physics are explained visually through computer simulations and through various experts in the field.
The coolest part is seeing infrared satellite photographs showing the most fascinating places deep into space. It leaves me in awe. Thanks to the series, I now have a much better understanding of the universe and our own milky way galaxy.
I couldn't help but realize just how insignificant my own life is on Earth when I am presented with the grand scheme of the universe. I was not around in the beginning of time, and I'll be no where around near the end. I will die never knowing the answer to life's greatest mystery of "Why?". Neither will you.
All I can do now is live out the rest of my life with the simple pleasures. They do tend to change over time.
Some may appear petty. Like for instance, rooting for the LSU Tigers to badly beat the gayest team in the SEC (the Auburn Tigers) at Jordan-Hare Stadium in 2008 may not be important to you. But it is to me.
At least tennis gives me a variety of experiences when I play against others. There will always be a better tennis player somewhere. You can spend your whole tennis career improving your game until the day you die. But you'll never be the greatest. Not even close.
Which brings me to my point. Are we just born to go through the motions of life and do our best to survive our brief time here? If that's reality, then what is the point? There has to be more to our existence, right?
What are the simple pleasures that keep your existence meaningful?
The coolest part is seeing infrared satellite photographs showing the most fascinating places deep into space. It leaves me in awe. Thanks to the series, I now have a much better understanding of the universe and our own milky way galaxy.
I couldn't help but realize just how insignificant my own life is on Earth when I am presented with the grand scheme of the universe. I was not around in the beginning of time, and I'll be no where around near the end. I will die never knowing the answer to life's greatest mystery of "Why?". Neither will you.
All I can do now is live out the rest of my life with the simple pleasures. They do tend to change over time.
Some may appear petty. Like for instance, rooting for the LSU Tigers to badly beat the gayest team in the SEC (the Auburn Tigers) at Jordan-Hare Stadium in 2008 may not be important to you. But it is to me.
At least tennis gives me a variety of experiences when I play against others. There will always be a better tennis player somewhere. You can spend your whole tennis career improving your game until the day you die. But you'll never be the greatest. Not even close.
Which brings me to my point. Are we just born to go through the motions of life and do our best to survive our brief time here? If that's reality, then what is the point? There has to be more to our existence, right?
What are the simple pleasures that keep your existence meaningful?
posted by Brettcajun at Thursday, July 17, 2008
10 Comments:
"I couldn't help but realize just how insignificant my own life is on Earth "... No life is insignificant!!!!! For example you provide me with great pleasure...I mean I enjoy reading your blog, well the pics of you in your bathing suit aren't hard to look at either.
One of life's primary values is the interaction with others.
And I believe you're doing a pretty damn good job of it.
My simple pleasures are Jeff, Beer, vodka...a random guest star from time to time and friends... now if i were independently wealthy I am sure I could chalk up a few more...
Chocolate is the answer.
I believe that our purpose is to love, that's why I bought you today
"I couldn't help but realize just how insignificant my own life is on Earth when I am presented with the grand scheme of the universe."
......... You could say that again!
oh, gosh... I don't know.... UGA beating LSU , IN Tiger Stadium on Oct 25 ?? that would make me ALL the happy... ( said with love..)
Brett, By getting rid of the question, WHY?, you get your answer. Like, why am I here becomes I am here! Simple really!
Brett, you raise the age old questions all people have had, still have, and will have of trying to make sense of life. Philosophers and theologians through the centuries have grappled with these questions seeking answers but nobody has yet to find the one-size-fits-all solution to this mystery. Religions evolved to provide explanations and answers but only those with "blind faith" can accept them and then stop their search and stop asking unanswerable questions. "Cogito, ergo sum" as Descartes said.
To know, love, and serve God comes to mind...any Catholics out there?
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