Halcyon Daze Posted May 5, 2011 I had mine at quite an early age and after eventually pulling through, it left me more philosophical about existence and life in general. It really set me on a new direction in the pursuit of happiness. I can pretty much attribute it to being surrounded with warped religious people, (including my parents)and an 'artificial' society. But strangely I feel waaaay better of because of it all. Am I just a misfit, or is society really as twisted as it seems. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Foo Posted May 5, 2011 society is a collectives of individuals, like you ;) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Halcyon Daze Posted May 5, 2011 Hmmm, I just noticed a similar post under spiritual and philosophical. Maybe I should have posted this there. How do I move it over to there? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Halcyon Daze Posted May 5, 2011 society is a collectives of individuals, like you ;) Cool, so I'm not alone. That's good to know lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Quill Posted May 6, 2011 that depends on how you define an existential crisis. I believe I have had a few, and I experience ennui on a relatively regular basis. Would you care to share your experience? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
watertrade Posted May 7, 2011 Maybe I should have posted this there. How do I move it over to there? I moved it over there/here for you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thelema Posted May 10, 2011 standard scientific analysis has it that the so called male "mid-life crisis" is actually most likely to be correlatively consequent to his partners menopause! secondly, an "early" midlife crises, that might occur in particularly sensitive "poetic disposition" types, typical in early to mid twenties should probably be seen as a different crises entirely, researchers suggest, more akin to a classic "existential crisis". Apparently mid-life crises are rarely "existential" in nature, according to this research. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CβL Posted May 12, 2011 I am floating in a vast, seemingly-endless ocean with nary but the horizon for comfort. I have two pieces of driftwood - one in each hand. I think for a while. After a long deliberation, I connect these two pieces of driftwood together, to make one piece. I smile. Krishnamurti: “It is no measure of health to be well adjusted to a profoundly sick society.” ... So anyway. I am having an existential crisis too. I'm trying to make sense of everything, and propagate my viewpoint to places where I am not. It's difficult. I'm not even sure if I have free-will or not. :/ I have however, come to the conclusion that I am a swarm. A seething, shifting, symphony of cells. And I'm okay with that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mutant Posted May 12, 2011 (edited) yeah, society is even more twisted that it looks existential crisis are only indicative of a healthy spirituality and intellectual overcoming or coping with it is indicative of a healthy adaptability Edited May 12, 2011 by mutant Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
faustus Posted May 12, 2011 i have an existential crisis every fucking day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
