By using our site, you acknowledge that you have read and understand our Cookie Policy , Privacy Policy , and our Terms of Service. I'm so over life. I'm nearly 50 and I feel worn down by everything. The struggle to make sense of it, to find purpose and meaning, to make lasting friendships, to feel I belong somewhere, to survive in a capitalist society that puts money first and pits people against one another. The vacuous shallow emptiness of it all.
The current optimistic average lifespan for a human being is 80 years. Taking the time to do the basic arithmetic can help one to see how many years one has until death. For someone who is of 32 years of age for example, the useful years left works out to be only 28 years i. What can one achieve in such a short time-span? One could make a major contribution to the world if one realizes how little time they have left on this planet and starts working for the happiness and well-being of others every spare moment that one has.
Ajahn Brahm. Contemplation of Death Does Life Suck? Ajahn Chah. Ajahn Maha Boowa.