Share your philosophy of life here - light hearted of course!

Leg End Reject · 20-07-2019 12:06am

In 100 years all of this will be long forgotten, most of it in the next 10. Live for now and what is, not what might be, or could have been.

Wine may make you philosophical, even in small quantities.

Say my name · 20-07-2019 12:17am

Leave as small a footprint as you can on this earth and perhaps maybe, just maybe improve it a little for the one's who follow.

Die happy!

the_pen_turner · 20-07-2019 12:20am

happy wife , happy life

banie01 · 20-07-2019 12:21am

the_pen_turner wrote: »

happy wife , happy life

Can confirm!!!

:pac:

wfdrun · 20-07-2019 12:22am

Rousseau
What wisdom can you find greater than kindness

pgj2015 · 20-07-2019 12:26am

“If you ever start taking things too seriously, just remember that we are talking monkeys on an organic spaceship flying through the universe.”

― Joe Rogan

I see sheep · 20-07-2019 12:32am

FFred wrote: »

So I’m a middleish aged man. A father. A son. A husband. A contributing member of society. A generally decent person.

My philosophy is:

Don’t be a dickhaed.
Respect people.
Be compassionate.
Be open-minded.
Be kind.
Be understanding.
Don’t be a dickhaed.

What’s yours?

I don't think you understand what philosophy means at all man, why did you tell people your 'achievements' in the middle of saying what your philosophy is?

Leg End Reject · 20-07-2019 12:34am

I see sheep wrote: »

I don't think you understand what philosophy means at all man, why did you tell people your 'achievements' in the middle of saying what your philosophy is?

It's light hearted!

Comerman · 20-07-2019 12:38am

There comes a time in life when you have to say "what ta fu.k"

I see sheep · 20-07-2019 12:45am

Leg End Reject wrote: »

It's light hearted!

If someone says 'A contributing member of society' I can see where they're going, what a weird phrase?, I've never used it in my 35 years on earth, but as I understand it, it's used by people who hate the welfare state and think all people who don't pay income tax are 'not citizens', it was quite popular in Europe in the 30s

the_pen_turner · 20-07-2019 12:45am

always remember that nomatter who you are your boss will replace you in a heartbeat .

noone is irriplacable

Graces7 · 20-07-2019 7:07am

living simply so others can simply live..not backing away when others are being ill treated or bullied.. facing trouble not running away.

nthclare · 20-07-2019 8:28am

Nothing personal.

It's business.

FFred · 20-07-2019 8:32am

I see sheep wrote: »

I don't think you understand what philosophy means at all man, why did you tell people your 'achievements' in the middle of saying what your philosophy is?

I see sheep wrote: »

If someone says 'A contributing member of society' I can see where they're going, what a weird phrase?, I've never used it in my 35 years on earth, but as I understand it, it's used by people who hate the welfare state and think all people who don't pay income tax are 'not citizens', it was quite popular in Europe in the 30s

I know exactly what philosophy means, son.

I don’t think you understand what light-hearted means.

PS. See point 1 on my original list ..... “don’t be a dickhaed” :pac:

the beer revolu · 20-07-2019 11:00am

FFred wrote: »

I know exactly what philosophy means, son.

I don’t think you understand what light-hearted means.

PS. See point 1 on my original list ..... “don’t be a dickhaed” :pac:

Well, I also wondered why you regaled us with all your fantastic attributes.
I also found the "contributing member of society" bit jarring and rather telling.
I wasn't going to comment on these things until you called another poster, "son" and then went on to say "don't be a dickhaed".
The irony!

FFred · 20-07-2019 11:05am

the beer revolu wrote: »

Well, I also wondered why you regaled us with all your fantastic attributes.
I also found the "contributing member of society" bit jarring and rather telling.
I wasn't going to comment on these things until you called another poster, "son" and then went on to say "don't be a dickhaed".
The irony!

I really don't know where to start.... So I won't. Lolz.

Fourier · 20-07-2019 11:53am

Thelonious Monk wrote: »

Everything is pointless and we humans are a greedy cancer on the planet and don't deserve this beautiful earth. So once you realise this you can accept we are doomed

I think this is an overly negative reading of climate change research. Nothing really suggests we are doomed, the worst case scenarios have been ruled out. What is the case is that if we don't manage things correctly the next two or three centuries will have a higher than average death toll and quality of life may retract to the 1900s for many. That's not "doomed" though. (This is ignoring the "pointless" stuff, which I've never really understood)

This leads into one aspect of my life philosophy. Don't trust the presentation of almost anything in the media on any side. Most of the time the reporters don't have the knowledge to actually report on the area and doom and gloom sells. Too many people end up depressed from biased or nonsensical reporting.

the_pen_turner · 20-07-2019 1:30pm

work smarter not harder

20-07-2019 1:34pm

Don't bite the hand that feeds you.

Alien concept to many kids today, both poor and born with a silver spoon in their mouth.

Your Face · 20-07-2019 1:36pm

Take what you can get.

jaxxx · 20-07-2019 1:42pm

Life is a ship at sail on the seas. It has a beginning and an end. There are rough waters as there are calm waters. No two journeys are ever the same.

Hobosan · 20-07-2019 2:26pm

[Deleted User] wrote: »

Don't bite the hand that feeds you.

Alien concept to many kids today, both poor and born with a silver spoon in their mouth.

That fits in well with my philosophy:

Take responsibility by blaming problems on children.

(The wording needs improvement, I'm paraphrasing my 3 year old niece.)

20-07-2019 2:52pm

Hobosan wrote: »

That fits in well with my philosophy:

Take responsibility by blaming problems on children.

(The wording needs improvement, I'm paraphrasing my 3 year old niece.)

Bit badass there. I've a 3 month old nephew.

20-07-2019 4:52pm

Be sensible about big decisions.
If you love someone, make sure you tell them.
Carry a spare tampon and paracetamol.
Be kind to others, but also to yourself.
Try your hardest but don't beat yourself up about things outside your control.

Finally, if your partner strips off his running gear in the shower, then takes a shower on top of them and leaves them in the shower tray and forgets about them and you find yourself in the bathroom wanting a shower and the shower has soggy stuff in the stall that should have been moved but instead is left for the house slave (you) to deal with, and while it's unlikely a jury will convict you of anything but manslaughter, do not kill your partner in his sleep. Although it would be very understandable if you did.

suicide_circus · 20-07-2019 4:55pm

stoicism is key.

Fourier · 20-07-2019 5:11pm

Candie wrote: »

Finally, if your partner strips off his running gear in the shower, then takes a shower on top of them

But I'm a straight man, what am I doing with these sexy lads stripping off in my shower! :eek:
Regardless any lads I find in my shower, should they decide to stay, I won't kill them in their sleep.

completedit · 20-07-2019 5:24pm

suicide_circus wrote: »

stoicism is key.

I find it's to detached. I would naturally be quite stoic but I think you need a little more fire sometimes.

20-07-2019 5:28pm

Fourier wrote: »

But I'm a straight man, what am I doing with these sexy lads stripping off in my shower! :eek:
Regardless any lads I find in my shower, should they decide to stay, I won't kill them in their sleep.

Straight woman perspective there. Real life situation, murderous impulses quelled.

This is good advice I'm giving here, Fourier. Don't kill people, it should be a law or something!

20-07-2019 5:33pm

Candie wrote: »

This is good advice I'm giving here, Fourier. Don't kill people, it should be a law or something!

Don't stop now, the notebook is almost full.

20-07-2019 5:36pm

Sunscreen, Bertie. Use sunscreen.

Gregor Samsa · 20-07-2019 5:40pm

Existence is suffering.
Everything always works out in the end.
We’re here to go.

Fourier · 20-07-2019 5:41pm

phutyle wrote: »

Existence is suffering.

That's down to not using sunscreen.

Rubberchikken · 20-07-2019 5:46pm

!hit happens

FFred · 20-07-2019 6:35pm

Don't be always looking out for things that might offend you.

Understand that AH is light hearted, and therefore post accordingly. You know who you are....

Leg End Reject · 20-07-2019 6:43pm

Realise that one's philosophy will be determined by the path they have chosen in life. Therefore, that of someone who has never had any intention of working will differ from someone who works, a child free person's will differ from a parent etc.

Outlining one's circumstances is relevant in that context.

Bobblehats · 20-07-2019 6:59pm

Whichever path you doth choose in life at least have the common courtesy to acknowledge that some are just predetermined.

realdanbreen · 23-07-2019 10:15am

Cee-Jay-Cee wrote: »

You only get one chance at life, don’t fùck it up!

Work to live, I don’t live to work.

If at first you don’t succeed then give up and try something else, life’s to short for failing.

Wow!:rolleyes:

sbsquarepants · 23-07-2019 10:27am

Life's not fair, suck it up and get on with on with things.
No one owes you jack shít.
You are responsible for the things you do (and the things you don't!)
If you don't ask, you generally don't get.
Time is precious - don't waste it on ungrateful people whoever they may be, especially employers, if they require your time sell it to them if that suits, but don't give it for free.
Happiness is the only goal worth pursuing.

Dog Man Star · 10-08-2019 6:10pm

Workwise, I have learnt these lessons:

- When it is going good, enjoy it to the maximum, cos it won't last.
- The people you work with make the job.
- Don't trust anyone, know your worth
- Work as little hours as you can get away with, but work hard while you are there

The only thing I am sure of is that a day without a laugh is truly a day wasted. If you haven't laughed in a while, you might need a change.

Dog Man Star · 10-08-2019 6:15pm

sbsquarepants wrote: »

Life's not fair, suck it up and get on with on with things.
No one owes you jack shít.
You are responsible for the things you do (and the things you don't!)
If you don't ask, you generally don't get.
Time is precious - don't waste it on ungrateful people whoever they may be, especially employers, if they require your time sell it to them if that suits, but don't give it for free.
Happiness is the only goal worth pursuing.

I agree with all of this, but don't expect life to be great all the time. It won't be. But that's ok too. When things are going good, enjoy it and remember it. Nothing stays the same for long.

Atoms for Peace · 10-08-2019 6:16pm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HEwSfbE9IXc

vargoo · 10-08-2019 6:50pm

Dog Man Star wrote: »

I agree with all of this, but don't expect life to be great all the time. It won't be. But that's ok too. When things are going good, enjoy it and remember it. Nothing stays the same for long.

christ take the depressing chat off somewhere else will ya.

ILoveYourVibes · 10-08-2019 8:11pm

ALWAYS be ten steps ahead. Be wise be fast be smart

Kidding i got no philosophy! :P

If its anything its just be nice.

vargoo · 10-08-2019 8:24pm

ILoveYourVibes wrote: »

If its anything its just be nice.

Gets you nowhere, literally.

Partners will treat you bad, work will treat you bad. Friends will...you won't really have any cuz they'll treat you bad and you won't bother with them anymore after awhile and they'll be thinking Iloveyourvibes got to be a right bitch not realising that they treated you bad and you let them at it.

anewme · 10-08-2019 9:14pm

Best advice I've been given.....

Bitterness only effects the bitter party....

It was such a lightbulb moment when they said it as ive seen it through family fallings out ...You could literally have waited years stewing, or waiting for revenge for some wrong when really all you are destroying is your own peace of mind.

simongurnick · 10-08-2019 9:21pm

Take it easy...and if you get it easy, take it twice.

zimmermania · 10-08-2019 9:28pm

There was an old saying if someone did a person a bad turn"I will leave a rod steeping for him".It can be a source of satisfaction to pay someone back for doing a bad turn.