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Why keep living, what's the use?

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Last Updated: 11/15/2022 at 2:22pm
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Top Rated Answers
AveryLove
January 5th, 2020 12:17pm
Because you are here for a reason. There is still so much more to explore, experience and enjoy. Think of all the people you haven't met yet! All the books you haven't read yet. All the food you haven't tried out yet!! You deserve to see them. Even if it is hard right now, you are stronger than that. And it will get better, if you give it a chance to. You are not here by accident. Things will get better. There will be a day where you look back and are grateful for not giving yourself up. You deserve to live.
Anu1899
December 22nd, 2019 12:44pm
You wouldn't have experienced a lot of things yet! There's so much beauty ahead of the four walls you are stuck thinking why do we even need to live. There's so much yet to explore and so little people get to live in the first place to live and explore them.There's scenic beauty you are yet to discover, the wonderful experience of love, the joy of celebrating festivities with loved ones, the amazing feeling of being on top of the world while winning something big or small, the adrenaline rush when you rush down a roller coaster. Make a bucket list have an aim ahead of the basic things like education or work or home or family and make list of things you would get a chance to explore all these amazing things. Life offers a lot of things, a lemon is just a quarter of it, there's much sweetness ahead of it.
WonderlandRabbit
July 28th, 2015 1:08pm
I don't know if this will help, but things could be better, but things could also be worse. Someone else out there is going through the same things you are, and by continuing to fight, youre helping that person as well.
Anonymous
December 12th, 2019 3:28am
I'm paraphrasing Einstein when I say, we are here for but a brief sojourn. For what reason we know not. But we are bound to each other by the ties of humanity. There are days when I can't grasp the reasons for it. But I know ultimately I'm bound to those that love me. To those that have molded me into what it is they see in me. To those that have needed me to be, to be what I am in their eyes, and to exist. To exist. To make existence easier on others is to exist with them. Make it something worthwhile.
Anonymous
October 12th, 2019 5:10pm
Understanding that sometimes life can be hard, but there is hope and you may not see it now but telling someone how you are feeling can help you to get through this rough patch. Life is important and people do need you, you may not see this now but trust that it is true and people do need you
dancingDay9838
October 7th, 2019 8:43am
Living is a good thing. There is lots too live for you can live for a new family member, or another life event such as getting married or engaged or having kids of your own. I believe that living is important because suicide has taken over a lot of peoples lives including friends of mine but I learned how too just listen and be able to help others overcome the demons inside of that person. The use of living is that you wont make someone else sad and you may make other people happy that you are still alive.
Anonymous
October 6th, 2019 12:16am
a cup of coffee in the morning, your moms smile, your best friends laugh, for the tiny humans that look up to you, hearing the words "i love you," long hot showers, late night drives, you are enough, the sound of thunder and rain, eating your favorite foods, the stars, all of the movies and books, meeting new people, genuine smiles, you matter, meaningful relationships, hugs, cuddles, your dog, you are worth it, inside jokes, you would be missed, fuzzy socks and getting cozied up with blankets, cute old people, to watch your little brother graduate, snow days, that feeling you get when you don't have to set an alarm for the next day, the cold side of the pillow, the feeling of putting on clothes straight out of the dryer, finding extra fries at the bottom of the bag, good hair days, YOU ARE LOVED
lizzylovepup123
October 5th, 2019 9:11pm
Even though sometimes we feel as if we shouldn't live we all have a reason to live. Living can help us give hope and be an example to others who might not want to live. When we stay alive we can grow and improve on ways we can handle these emotions. By living we give others a reason to live because if we are dead sometimes it won't give courage for the others who want to die. Your presence is very needed on earth. You change the world whether or not you can see that. There are always setbacks but when we grow from those setbacks we see a whole new world ahead of us.
kindDreamer40
September 8th, 2019 12:28pm
Sometimes i think this and all the bad things I've done or have had happen to me come in my mind but i learn to push all that away and believe that i came into the world with a purpose and that is the reason i'm living and until my time is over i should stay .Sometimes ignoring the bad things help.Being a Christian helped me to understand that God has given each individual a purpose to live and that everyone is uniquely crafted in his own hands.So i hope this answers the question: Why keep living? Everyday will bring something new into your life
Anonymous
September 1st, 2019 12:32am
Life is a powerful thing.. we all go through series of events but in the end.. we do question is it worth it? But yes it is worth it! Life can be filled with so much joy passion and fun! You just need to find the right direction if you are lost! We all get to experience the wonders that life brings if we work hard to achieve what we want! We can all do it! Stay positive and push forward.. no matter how hard it gets! We all get alittle down and sometimes lonely but there is always someone somewhere who feels the same.. but if we didn’t experience the bad .. we wouldn’t know what the good would be until we knew the difference.. life is special!
EgyptsAssassin
August 28th, 2019 8:40am
Keep living because if you throw your life away, you could be throwing away the time where you could finally be happy with yourself and your surroundings. Listeners on 7 Cups are here to listen and understand what you may be going through no matter how big or small your situation is. It doesn't matter how big or small your situation may be, it's how you handle it, and getting through it is what makes life worth living. Remember, there's always a time where you will be happy, even if you need help getting to that point. Happiness is worth living through.
Lovingwaterfall2890
January 25th, 2016 1:21pm
People normally live a life anywhere from 75 to 90 years old And depending on your age you're only a fraction of your there imagine waking up one day with a great job and a great family if you want one. Keep living because there's a possibility and small bit of hope that you could wake up one day and have a great life.
Merritty
August 30th, 2016 2:12pm
You have so much to live for, your life isn't even near the end yet. You have so much to do, so much to conquer and so much to experience.
rainbowclouds91
September 11th, 2016 3:11am
There are so many good things in the world to live for. I couldn't possibly name them all, but here are a few examples: puppies (if you're not allergic), good food, friends who make you laugh and smile, and good books. The world is filled with good things, and sometimes it can give us the short end of the stick. But the sun must set to rise, and if you continue to see the good things in the world, then you will keep positive feelings in and negative ones out.
Anonymous
April 26th, 2019 9:48pm
There are many times in our life that we may sit and question our existence. It's a question that I've heard many times. " What is the use of living ? I have nothing to live for." That's 100% wrong. You have so many things to live for. There are so many things that we can do but we don't work to our full potential to get to those huge goals in life. Don't you want to make yourself proud? Work hard to accomplish the goals that you've always worked so hard for. Find your passion. There are so many great things that we can do to make ourselves feel wonderful. Why do you think that there are so many artists, singers, painters, photographers and so many other amazing people out there? They took advantage of that gray area in their life and put into the form of art in some type of way. Do what makes you happy. There are so many people that love and care for you. Think of it. If your younger you saw the way you are now? Would they be proud of the person that you have become? If your answer is "no", go out there and make a difference in your life. Once you do, you'll find your purpose and thank yourself for it.
Anonymous
April 21st, 2019 12:29pm
You should keep living because you have a purpose in life. You deserve to be here. You accomplished so many things in life, you can't throw that all away. You got to realize that life sucks sometimes, but it will get better. Now I wish I could tell you when it gets better, but I can't, because I don't know when it'll get better, but I promise it will one day. People would be heartbroken if you left. We all have rough patches in life and this one just happens to be yours, but you will get through this. I believe in you. Stay strong.
Anonymous
April 19th, 2019 2:45pm
You should always keep living for your sake and for the sake of the people you love, things can get rough and seem like everything is going downhill but please know that it does get better and that you shouldn't give up. There's always a light at the end of the tunnel and there's always a solution to your problems no matter how big they may seem to you. I urge anyone thinking about suicide to reach immediate help from Hotlines or from trained professionals. Suicide Is a permanent answer for a temporary problem and i believe than any problem can be solved appropriately.
Anonymous
April 19th, 2019 6:50am
There are so many reasons to live, I understand that right now life is tough and it feels like it’s never going to change but it does change after you seek help , then you and other will help to fix those problems and you’ll continue living a great life and get to discover new things and meet new people who may have gone through something similar and know that you were never alone. Plus if you give up now you’ll be giving up on marvelous opportunities but slowly and step by step Things can change and get better
Anonymous
April 18th, 2019 9:03pm
You are wanted and do have a purpose on this earth. It may feel like you have no use right now but that is a temporary feeling. Right now, the pain and darkness feels like it will last a lifetime but I can assure you it won’t. You’re really strong for making it this far and you do have a future. You may feel like there is nothing left to live for but there is. Live for you and your future. Live for any hobbies and passions you have. If you feel like you don’t have any, try some new activities, see if you can find something you love. Live for any memories of happiness.
Xserk9
April 17th, 2019 1:26am
There isn't one. Living doesn't always need to have a point, the same way death doesn't have a point. You live, hence you die. Since both of these things happen naturally, you don't need a reason to live. The world is your home. Just like it is for millions of other living organisms. You have the chance to explore and experience your home for how it is. It's all about perspective towards life. Do what you like to do and have fun and if there's nothing that you like to do presently, look around. There are thousands of activities going on. Try one, see how you like it. If you do, that's great. If you don't find another one.
VanillaBeanAndHoney
March 10th, 2019 6:56am
Keep living because of all things you haven’t done. Keep living because someone loves you and you may not even know it. Keep living because you haven’t finished that TV show or seen the sunset from the other side of the world. Keep living because you want to hear your favorite artists new album, because you want to eat your favorite cereal tomorrow morning, because you want to beat the next level of your favorite video game, because if you died then who would make sure your dog was fed every morning? Keep living because for all you know you could win the lottery tomorrow. Keep living because without you so many people will never be the same because you matter.
AdaptiveUnicorn42
March 9th, 2019 1:11am
I asked myself the same question a few years ago. What's the point of life? Why would I want to live a life of sufferings and die at the end? Why not end it now? And the truth is, life is indeed pointless. The only thing that gives life value is us, humans. Each one of us has a different value for life. Some just want a stable job and a healthy family, others want to be rich, others just want to be happy. Since you were born here in this life, you might as well enjoy it. Find what gives life value for you, what you look forward to doing in the future. You may have had an object you liked, perhaps you still do. That object has absolutely no value. It's pointless for it to exist, but YOU associated it with a story or a feeling that made that object valuable to you. Same principle applied to your life. So ask yourself, how do you want to live your life? Who do you want to help? What do you want to do? Only you know the answer:)
ReflectiveSoulHarsh
August 2nd, 2018 5:42pm
Living is a flexible experience. We can shape it any way. We may not decide which situations we would face, but our attitude towards it will highly impact the result/upcoming situation. My mantra of living: Never React, always Respond
KiwiWarrior
September 21st, 2018 2:11am
Living is about experiencing the good, bad, the beautiful, the ugly, and everything in between. I know that sometimes life can get hard and it's difficult to get through the day, but I believe that if I want it to get better, I need to seek the help I need to be reminded that life is worth living no matter where it comes from. It could be from friends, family, professionals, or even strangers, and I know that as long as I reach out and make that brave first step to admit that there might some things I can't do on my own that there is hope for a better future.
Anonymous
September 19th, 2018 5:34pm
My goal in my life is to help the people around me as much as I can. I want to let people feel their life is worth living. I want to make them feeling wanted and that they deserve so much more than they really think. The people in this world can be really jerks and there are a lot of peolpe who feel bad because of another person. But I think we need to be there for for one another, people need each other to survive and to live a happy life. But not many do realise that. I want to let people experience my perspective of view on the world and humanity.
Anonymous
August 30th, 2018 8:35pm
The best reason to keep on living is: because we're alive. While we are still alive we can grow and change. If live doesn't seem worth living, we can change ourselves or our perspectives, our thoughts and feelings. If a person is tired of living, it is often because there is more suffering than ease. It is possible to change, therefore it is possible to reduce suffering. Even just learning how to endure suffering better can make it seem less. There is a practice called Radical Acceptance, in which every aspect of one's life is seen as an opportunity for growth and change. this is the best way I know to approach life's challenges with a positive attitude! I ask myself: "What do i need to do to survive this in good spirits?" Sometimes the answer is: Do Nothing! Other times, I find that I must change something about the way i perceive the event or circumstance. Perhaps the answer is in the way i respond, a new way of responding may be required if the old one is producing suffering. For 15 years I lived with OCD compulsive suicidal ideation; yet i never acted on that thought. Finally i found a way (through meditation and a sound therapy - binaural beats) to heal that brain chemistry disorder. And in the process, i discovered a place in myself where i am content. It was then that i was able to keep living without constantly asking that Question (Why Go On?). Now, I am able to be Present without the constant suffering, even thought i might be in pain, hard things happen, and otherwise life is not exactly what i might wish it to be. If your life seems to be nothing but meaningless suffering, i would urge you to consider changing something about yourself or your circumstances. Many of us are not able to change our circumstances without help, but little-by-little we CAN change ourself. Best wishes!
Anonymous
August 12th, 2018 7:06pm
The real question is.. Why not?! There is nothing in this world that can stop you from from living your life the way you want to if you are determined, focused and respect yourself. Be happy, live life to the fullest. Coz we don't know what's gonna happen once we're no more alive. Atleast here we are certain of the types of difficulty and obstacles in our way. So, we can try our best to overcome them in the best possible way.
BigEars57
August 12th, 2018 6:19pm
Joy. Adventure. Connection. There are so many reasons. Still at times we cannot see any of them. All we see is pain. It is precisely at this moment of greatest pain that we can often open to new possibilities. What do we have to lose?
phosphenerelief
August 10th, 2018 4:36pm
Because even despite everything there are little moments of joy, or happiness - e.g. reading a good book, the relief of a good walk or a good meal - and food now those little things will do. Until one day you feel happy and those things are just a bonus.
Dbluman2019
July 26th, 2018 4:26am
Life is filled with adventures. Life is a roller coaster ride. There are high points, and low points. You have gotta do what’s best for you to always make sure the high points far out weight the bad.