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Question by Bhagyesh on Feb 09, 2023Hindi

Being nihilist is good if existence is cursed.

Ans: While nihilism can offer a sense of liberation from the constraints of societal norms and expectations, it can also lead to feelings of hopelessness and despair. It's important to remember that each individual's experience with nihilism is unique and can vary greatly.

It's important to seek out the perspectives and opinions of others, to engage in meaningful and fulfilling activities, and to seek support from friends and loved ones if nihilism is causing distress. It's also important to consider seeking help from a therapist or counselor if you are struggling to cope with feelings of hopelessness and despair.

Ultimately, the decision to embrace or reject nihilism is a personal one, and it's important to find a philosophical and existential outlook that works best for you and brings you a sense of meaning and purpose in life.

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Question by SK - Oct 01, 2021Hindi

Hey Anu, Hope everything is well. To begin with, I'm an introvert. That eventually made me mad alone. That inadvertently made me an existential dread. (Series of predicaments, indeed). I have been thinking about the human existence. Like, what is the purpose of me writing this? What are we when compared to the universe? Well, many questions yet to come but no, I don't want you to think the same. Anyway, coming back to the point, nothing seems worth to me. I don't know why people are suffering out there. I don't why politicians, well I guess you know about it. What I want is the answers. how can I come out of this existential crisis? How can I perceive things in more valuable ways?

Ans: Dear S K, Thank you for enquiring about me. I am very well, thank you and trust that you and your loved ones are well.

It's great that you are on a journey to questioning and deep reflections. Herein lies the answers and more questions as well; because once you think you 'have it', there's something more than crops up and then you have to start all over again.

We all have our perspectives on human existence and we are all right to think the way we do as it's our personal journey that we go through which involves feelings, emotions, experiences and so on.

My perspectives are:

We are all here for a purpose; a higher purpose as we work through this earthly life.

It is our responsibility to become aware as we wade through our experiences and emotions to rediscover ourselves and show up as an authentic version rather than hide behind a façade.

As we take on this journey, we may encounter many challenges and it’s up to us if we want to face them, circumvent them or fight against them. My experiences have taught me to embrace them as they are as when we avoid or fight, we dissipate into nothing and learn nothing and as a result do not evolve.

So, going through each challenge, drops the external layers and you reach within to the ESSENCE that shines brightly.

In short, that’s when you begin to touch base with what your true purpose in life is and then you will start living it.

For you to perceive things to keep your emotional health, drop rules from the rule book; which means drop all the 'should be' 'should have been' etc.

Look at what IS and embrace it and live it. People externally like politicians, give you examples on how you can work with your existing rule book and evolve through it.

So, as far as it goes, allow yourself time to reflect and also enjoy life; keeping a right balance... else the obsession to discover will take you over and you might start putting deadlines to find your purpose and understand the Universe and its miraculous ways of working.

Start to enjoy the process of your inner journey and also appreciate the simpler things in life and you will move towards an equilibrium state that will hold you in good stead.

Happy Discoveries!

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