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[imnotyourhero]

It weighs heavily on my soul to keep up this monotonous existence. So much of me longs for an adventure, something of epic proportion that would come as a complete surprise not only to everyone around me but most of all, to myself. I drown myself out in mediocrity, knowing that the potential seeds of greatness lie within an arms reach. It has

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[philokratos]

If I had more time and more discipline I would have a response for you that would be worthy of me as a friend and as a philosopher, but wishes are futile. All I can say now is that I have not been idle, and will not be idle, with respect to these questions that you have risen and that ire me so. As I come to understand them more fully my earlier astonishment at the existence and prevalence of these ideas has ended; and although I have no comprehensive solution at this juncture (though one is certainly due), I will maintain that meaning, whatever you may say, is innate to the human condition. We are 'meant' to pursue and acheive happiness, and all efforts expended in any sphere of activity are towards this end. "Ascribing meaning" falls under this umbrella, if that's what you believe- the need to 'ascribe meaning' is towards the end of happiness. I challenge you to refute the sensibility of this assertion

[imnotyourhero]

Thanks man. This feeling only occurs when I let it happen, but its still there underneath all of my assertions of meaning. It's not necessarily the geographical move that would help but the freedom of association - if that makes any sense.

I appreciate you being such a good friend.