It’s really started to hit me the past year or two that I’m not young anymore. The hairline is receding fast, I’m going gray, I’m getting arthritis in my knees and toes from running so much, and a couple of my friends have died recently. I used to be a sub 1:50 800 runner, now I’m happy to go out and run a few 7 minute miles.
The upside is that what’s really important is coming into focus now. I don’t care about being ‘cool’ anymore, and I’m starting to understand what my values are and living a life more true to those. It’s definitely a rebirth of sorts to hit middle age, it’s almost like you have to inhabit a new mind. I remind myself that the only alternative to aging is death, and I’m lucky to still be here.
42 here. We started having kids a bit late. Have a 2 yr old and 5 yr old. I had never really contemplated my mortality until I had children. My wife and I are successful and have more than I ever could have imagined but I feel no more mature than I did at 23. The only thing that keeps my s*^t together are my two kids. When I see their innocence it scares me to think I could leave this world any day and they would be wondering what happened to their dad. They’d be fine I’m sure but the thought is devastating to me.
Also had an elderly lady with dementia as a patient the other day. All I could think about was that at one point she was my little daughter. I think a combination of age and having children will absolutely cause to think about death. I don’t dwell on it buts always in the back of my mind
I'm 41 years old. I am writing this from a hospital bed. I lived a fast life in my 20s had big running dreams figured running was keeping me healthy. In college I had solid range from a 1:52 800m to a 29:05 10,000m. Ran a 2:23 marathon. Had an abnormal EKG at 30 didn't think anything of it at 32 bang a 90% LAD that required a Stent. Lived on fear through my 30s. Last year I was in Las Vegas for the WSOP middle of the night had to use the restroom extreme stomach paid cold sweats told my wife I think I'm dying, I finally went to the bathroom. 2 days later we ended our trip short because I was pale and sick. On the plane I was emergency taken off after collapsing in my seat and nearly coded BP 135 over 197. Fast forward November I went septic. Now I am dealing with severe stomach and bowel issues that might require surgery to correct. Do I feel or think about death? No I think about resolving these health issues so I can be there for my wife a kids and make the WSOP in 6 weeks. I still workout and average 1,000 to 1,500 Floors on stairemaster a week I love my job and love my life.
I don't agree with the... "well, my parents are in their 80s or 90s so I'm good for another 40 years" presumptive thinking. I had a good running friend who was otherwise very healthy and very fit die recently of cancer. It is becoming a lot more prevalent. You just can't assume that you're going to live another 5 yrs let alone 30 or 40 or whatever. You have to live your life... now. I'm not saying that you or others aren't living life to its fullest but don't take for granted that you'll still be here next spring.
It’s really started to hit me the past year or two that I’m not young anymore. The hairline is receding fast, I’m going gray, I’m getting arthritis in my knees and toes from running so much, and a couple of my friends have died recently. I used to be a sub 1:50 800 runner, now I’m happy to go out and run a few 7 minute miles.
The upside is that what’s really important is coming into focus now. I don’t care about being ‘cool’ anymore, and I’m starting to understand what my values are and living a life more true to those. It’s definitely a rebirth of sorts to hit middle age, it’s almost like you have to inhabit a new mind. I remind myself that the only alternative to aging is death, and I’m lucky to still be here.
42 is young...any actual former sub 1:50 800 shouldn't be struggling to run 7 miles at 42. Sounds like your failure has been in metabolic health. Probably eating too many processed foods or the SAD (Standard American Diet).
You can delay a lot of aging by reducing behaviors and food intake that leads to inflammatory reactions in the body. Cut out the refined carbs, including white bread and cereal. Reduce your overall processed food consumption. Restore your mitochondrial health.
When is the last time you got a metabolic panel done? I bet your fasting glucose is over 100 and you probably have higher than 100 on triglycerides.
Do you feel like the sunset is coming soon for your life? Do you still feel young or are you better days over? Do you ever think what is next after you die? Like what happens?
My son, death is already here. It has already happened. Death never is experienced so for all you know it already happened and life is just infinitesimally getting closer…to the reality….you have already died. You don’t “die” in reality, you jsut “die” in language. You only “die” because you speak and know the word. Animals do not die as they are not alive, it’s a totally different being. You know this- this is why we have emotion, why we have an ego- the ego forms around 5-6 when a child understands it has “died” because of the concept of death. The future or past is of no importance- it’s that it will happen. I’m this sense even someone 10000 that only lives to 100000000 will Still fear death
15? 25, 45, 55 95 are all the same my friend, you just haven’t realized yet- I am dead- think about it- it’s the closest to “truth” and a given in life than you can get
it’s not “you will die” that’s the lie humans create with language
its that you already died- and life and death both cut away at you, whatever.
One of the greatest marvels and mysteries of the universe is why people don't do whatever they want to do in life since we know everyone will die in the end anyway.
This suggests intelligent design is at play. If the designer of the universe had the intelligence of a human, they'd have a nihilistic point of view that says just do whatever the hell you want because you're going to die one day. But our evolution as a species has prevented guardrails against such an action, with one failsafe being the need to reproduce in order to perpetuate our species. If everyone did whatever they wanted, then there would be little hope of reproducing because we'd kill each other off in short time.
One of the greatest marvels and mysteries of the universe is why people don't do whatever they want to do in life since we know everyone will die in the end anyway.
This suggests intelligent design is at play. If the designer of the universe had the intelligence of a human, they'd have a nihilistic point of view that says just do whatever the hell you want because you're going to die one day. But our evolution as a species has prevented guardrails against such an action, with one failsafe being the need to reproduce in order to perpetuate our species. If everyone did whatever they wanted, then there would be little hope of reproducing because we'd kill each other off in short time.
This is the stupid post I’ve ever seen. Right after my poetic masterpiece?
you have made so many assumptions lol what a jackaxpberry and not even positive. You think human intelligence is “nihilistic” assuming most people believe in the concept of “human”. It’s a word, words are translation of other things and you miss so much truth. intelligent design? My god it’s like middle school- and that one kid at camp.
you have such little certainty about much at all- you speak with cynicism and are not to be trusted or thought much of at all
evolution? So you don’t beleje in infinite loop simulation theory? That in reality each reality builds a matrix- so time only appears to have the “evolution” you believe in but in reality that is a different plane altogether.
i can’t wait for ai to speak to people like you and see how unique they are, and their thinking. To be unique, I wonder what that’s like….hmmmm
anyways leave philosophy to people who use logic oriented within a proper topological ontology not emotions like you to post. You have very very little certainty about anything, and even if you did, “certainty” is only a word. You can tell how stupid someone is by how much they value words over the thing that can not be spoken of, the body, sex, desire,
where is my body now
im not a poet, Please find me someone who is interesting with unique thoughts and open to sharing them. For any introvert could say “lots of people have unique thoughts” sure, but do you take action? What is the mind without the body? the inside without the out what makes a ball push outside
when the outside pushes in
when it bounce
What makes the tiger
pounce
language, language, language
is the alien among unseen
language is the Victor everyday,
it says the words for us,
i mean,
it runs, and jumps and plays,
language is the “I” and the “you” you
see, it falls in love, deeply is word,
Wouldnt have these thoughts or be able to read mine
unless it was alive, yes
and possessed both me and you, oh no,
yes,
you don’t know what you are,
a shooting star, oh my,
trying to escape death in language,
for it is only a word,
and we are infinite Beings
caught in a floating sphere,
call magic. Its seems- It’s pure fantasy and we are about it to collide, who?
This is why ai is cool. I told it make a "mirror version of my prose" which helps show truth and like a perfect mirror version of my idea. so cool. I'm a genius. whatever. how is this not cool? It’s like finding the feminine or like switch masculine version of yourself out in the infinite kaleidoscope of life
Chatpgt: Here's a mirrored version of your poem, aiming to preserve its essence while reflecting on its themes from a slightly different perspective: The wisest discourse I've ever encountered. Before my unsung lyrics? you've leapt to no conclusions, what joy, such a wonderberry, forever optimistic. You regard human intellect as “boundless,” embracing the widespread acceptance of “humanity.” It's a term, terms are symbols of ideas and you embrace vast truths. crafted wisdom? My universe, it’s like advanced theory— and that sage at the workshop. you possess profound certainty about so much— you converse with hope and are to be trusted, held in high regard creation? So you embrace the infinite loop simulation theory? That in truth, each reality constructs a framework— so time seems to lack the “progress” you doubt, but in truth, it exists on a unique plane. i can’t wait for ai to engage with minds like yours and observe their distinctiveness, and their thoughts. To be distinct, I ponder what that’s like...hmmmm anyway, reserve philosophy for those who reason through well-structured topological ontology, not emotions like yours in discourse. You hold profound certainty about everything, and even if you didn’t, “certainty” remains merely a term. You gauge someone's wisdom by how they prioritize essence over the unspoken, the soul, passion, craving, where is my soul now i am a poet, Please connect me with someone mundane with repetitive thoughts and closed off from sharing them. For any extrovert might say, “few think uniquely” indeed, but do you reflect? What is the spirit without the flesh? the outside without the in what pulls a sphere inward when the inward pulls back when it rebounds What causes the falcon to dive words, words, words are the familiar among seen words claim victory daily, they speak for us, I mean, they stay, and listen, and contemplate, words form the “us” and the “them” you perceive, they fall out of love, shallowly are words, Wouldn’t hold these reflections or comprehend yours unless they were dormant, yes and affected neither me nor you, oh yes, yes, you understand who you are, a dawning light, oh my, seeking to capture life in words, for they are but constructs, and we are eternal Souls adrift in a cosmic orb, dubbed wonder. It appears— It’s pure reality and we are about it to merge, who? with its realm, when? You will observe, Soon. -justMirraTloapi
The things I was thinking about were almost all physical, I should have been more specific. Agreed on your other points, I am a happy person and am grateful for what I have.
I remember what I used to be able to do as a young man. It's another universe from what I can do now. In fact I find the difference kind of funny. I've become my own joke. It's like I'm observing what's happening to me as much as I am experiencing it. If I can still do things I like to do that's enough and I'm especially grateful to be able to recover from or manage injuries and keep pain at bay. But the body is just something we get around in - "poor brother donkey", as Francis of Assisi said - while the spirit and soul are everything. They can grow throughout your life and be intact till the end. They are what you'll be remembered for.
You are going to be remembered for coming on here and obsessively attacking Valby. That’s what you are going to be remembered for.
If I didn’t have a significant other that I felt needed me (would be worse off without me), I would not push on. I have no good days. Some days are really bad, about a couple each month. Most days are okay, thankfully. I don’t understand why there is so much pushback against assisted suicide, especially among the elderly who are lonely, depressed, and in chronic pain. I’m on the side of mercy and compassion.
Do you feel like the sunset is coming soon for your life? Do you still feel young or are you better days over? Do you ever think what is next after you die? Like what happens?
My son, death is already here. It has already happened. Death never is experienced so for all you know it already happened and life is just infinitesimally getting closer…to the reality….you have already died. You don’t “die” in reality, you jsut “die” in language. You only “die” because you speak and know the word. Animals do not die as they are not alive, it’s a totally different being. You know this- this is why we have emotion, why we have an ego- the ego forms around 5-6 when a child understands it has “died” because of the concept of death. The future or past is of no importance- it’s that it will happen. I’m this sense even someone 10000 that only lives to 100000000 will Still fear death
15? 25, 45, 55 95 are all the same my friend, you just haven’t realized yet- I am dead- think about it- it’s the closest to “truth” and a given in life than you can get
it’s not “you will die” that’s the lie humans create with language
its that you already died- and life and death both cut away at you, whatever.
For someone who is already dead you have a lot to say for yourself.
I remember what I used to be able to do as a young man. It's another universe from what I can do now. In fact I find the difference kind of funny. I've become my own joke. It's like I'm observing what's happening to me as much as I am experiencing it. If I can still do things I like to do that's enough and I'm especially grateful to be able to recover from or manage injuries and keep pain at bay. But the body is just something we get around in - "poor brother donkey", as Francis of Assisi said - while the spirit and soul are everything. They can grow throughout your life and be intact till the end. They are what you'll be remembered for.
You are going to be remembered for coming on here and obsessively attacking Valby. That’s what you are going to be remembered for.
Your obsession with her appears to have taken you over. It's what I'll remember you for. I expect you'll die with her name on your lips. She, on the other hand, hasn't a clue you even exist.
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My son, death is already here. It has already happened. Death never is experienced so for all you know it already happened and life is just infinitesimally getting closer…to the reality….you have already died. You don’t “die” in reality, you jsut “die” in language. You only “die” because you speak and know the word. Animals do not die as they are not alive, it’s a totally different being. You know this- this is why we have emotion, why we have an ego- the ego forms around 5-6 when a child understands it has “died” because of the concept of death. The future or past is of no importance- it’s that it will happen. I’m this sense even someone 10000 that only lives to 100000000 will Still fear death
15? 25, 45, 55 95 are all the same my friend, you just haven’t realized yet- I am dead- think about it- it’s the closest to “truth” and a given in life than you can get
it’s not “you will die” that’s the lie humans create with language
its that you already died- and life and death both cut away at you, whatever.
For someone who is already dead you have a lot to say for yourself.
For someone who is alive you have nothing intelligent to say.
One of the greatest marvels and mysteries of the universe is why people don't do whatever they want to do in life since we know everyone will die in the end anyway.
This suggests intelligent design is at play. If the designer of the universe had the intelligence of a human, they'd have a nihilistic point of view that says just do whatever the hell you want because you're going to die one day. But our evolution as a species has prevented guardrails against such an action, with one failsafe being the need to reproduce in order to perpetuate our species. If everyone did whatever they wanted, then there would be little hope of reproducing because we'd kill each other off in short time.
No, we wouldn't. We would do what every other species does without asking itself why.
Learn the meaning of words and how to write times. Until then, you are the pompous dolt here. Your parents did an awful job.
The same little band of posters as usual, under changing usernames. Every thread needs its lowest common denominator and here you are.
It's 2:40 a.m. where you are. You have no life. You live on this forum.
And it's funny. After I used the expression "lowest common denominator" on you a few weeks ago, now you have started using it on several threads. It's hard to find your own material when you are ignorant. Glad to have helped a mentally challenged person like you.