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You might know the lyrics from Kurt Vile's song 'Pretty Pimpin': "I woke up this morning, didn't recognize the man in the mirror..." Many of us feel this way in our daily lives, where days blend together, stress piles up, and vacations seem distant. We start thinking that maybe life doesn't have a big purpose, and that's called nihilism.

Today, we want to introduce you to 'Cheerful Nihilism' on Instagram. It's a place for people who understand that life might not have a clear meaning, but that doesn't mean we can't enjoy it fully. Join us on this journey as we explore life's big questions with a smile, showing that even when things seem uncertain, we can find happiness, friendship, and wonder.

Nihilism is the belief that life doesn't have any true meaning, purpose, or value. It became well-known in the 19th century, mainly thanks to Friedrich Nietzsche, who thought it could challenge moral and social norms. But not all nihilism is negative, and there are different ways to see life through this lens.

"Nihilism" is a word that most people have heard but struggle to explain. When they do, it often boils down to something like: "Because nothing really matters, you can do whatever you want." Or even more positively: "Since nothing has a meaning, you can create your own." Many people, especially in the Western world, agree with nihilism's main idea that ultimately, nothing has a true purpose. Though they try to make it somehow positive.

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Awe..... He's going to be the stoopidest boi there ever was!!! And loved to the moon and back.... This tiny-whiny willtle stoopid boi

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Cheerful nihilism is all about finding happiness in the idea that life doesn't have a set meaning. It encourages people to release the stress caused by societal pressures, the fear of failing, or the pressure to go on a specific path of success and fulfillment. Instead, it suggests that we should savor life for what it is, without looking for a fixed meaning.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love this one. If you have anxiety of entering a new place, this is the thought that should be going through your mind.

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In this way of looking, no purpose doesn't lead to a bleak or pessimism. Instead, it offers the freedom to create our own purpose. Even though nihilism can seem negative at first, looking at it with a cheerful attitude can actually be good for mental health.

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In this perspective, the absence of a predefined purpose doesn't lead to a bleak or pessimistic outlook. Instead, it offers the freedom to create our own purpose and significance. Even though nihilism can seem negative at first, looking at it with a cheerful attitude can actually benefit mental health.

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Firstly, it takes away the pressure and anxiety when trying to meet society's expectations. Instead, it lets you live life on your terms. It also encourages you to be yourself and express who you are. In this way, you get to decide what matters most in your life. Lastly, cheerful nihilism lives on the idea of being mindful and grateful, which can make you feel better mentally, reduce depression and anxiety.

Friedrich Nietzsche, the German philosopher who lived from 1844 to 1900, is sometimes thought of as a troubling figure. While Nietzsche is often linked with nihilism, and he did have a solid grasp of it, in reality, he was far from being a true nihilist. In his own words: "He that speaks here, conversely, has done nothing so far but reflect . . . as the first perfect nihilist of Europe who, however, has even now lived through the whole of nihilism, to the end, leaving it behind, outside himself."

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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This event started in Switzerland back in 1863 when two brother told their neighbors that they could beat them down the hill. It has since escalated into this.

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Many years ago I worked with a colleague who spuddled so well they were awarded a Departmental Medal, only one of which was awarded each year in an organisation with more than 3,000 employees

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Nietzsche believed that nihilism was bound to happen in history, and looking at our world today, it seems he was mostly right. Nihilism broke through as a result of the falling of Christianity and traditional values.

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Just like Jacobi, Kierkegaard, Sartre, and Camus, Nietzsche saw nihilism as a major problem, one of the biggest crises. In simpler terms, Nietzsche didn't like nihilism. His solution was to break down our old values, and then build new values to replace them.

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Two questions. Is the priest going to be animating the Muppet as if it's actually doing the eulogy. Will there be a musical number.

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As we deal with the tricky idea of finding meaning, let's not avoid the tough questions brought by nihilism. Instead, let's confront them bravely. We should see that without a set purpose, we have a great chance to build our own paths, fill our lives with significance, and, in the end, discover joy in the act of making our own way in the world. Check out our previous editions on nihilism and how it can be cheerful.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And if you don't do something quick you will have a whoopsie-daisy chain going on.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

All of my colleagues, while I am here foolishly being good at my job and being rewarded by getting more and more work.

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What is it with medieval painters and babies? They actualy have seen one, yes?

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My sister was halfway through a home birth and realised her husband had added a terrifyingly upbeat song to her playlist. So not only did she have to carry on, filled with a growing rage at her husband, she had to do it to the music of the unfailingly cheery UK pop group S Club 7.

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Non-binary from a different winery? That was the only rhyme I could come up with off the top of my head...

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"So I was sitting in my cubicle today, and I realized, ever since I started working, every single day of my life has been worse than the day before it. So that means that every single day that you see me, that's on the worst day of my life."

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....I didn't know I was doing this, but I do this, and now I know why.

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"Ma'am, this is a Starbucks, I just want to know your order."

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Upvote for the Dune nod! (And new inspiration as I wage this war every damn day...)

David A Paterson
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I love this quote. I replace the original word "fear" with "anger" and it helps me overcome my anger, every time.

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PSA: you may not even feel any desire for an afternoon nap if you get up in the morning and then get a 2 hour nap out of the way before the afternoon rolls around.

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The mind commands the body and it does (not) obey. The mind orders itself and it meets resistance.

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It doesn’t pass through. It just stays all day, until you can get to bed.

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Now I’m feeling imposter imposter syndrome. Everyone will think I’m good at being an imposter, but I know the truth.

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Always felt that those meetings could be summed up as, “How we expect you to act, while we exploit you.”

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I would willingly forego the former, if it guaranteed the latter.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Did not know that. But I do know with an old type writer, on the hammer heads the upper case was above the lower case. And it's sad I can remember using one :(

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Well you can't be sad when you are dead... unless your name is moaning myrtle

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I always thought they should do this with Curious George, where George accidentally sees a mob killing attended by a senator. Of course the man in the yellow hat is too drunk to help George, like always, why did you think George is never supervised.

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Yesterday I started making a Bolognese with turkey mince (because it's good for me). I didn't like the way it looked so I added two beef stock cubes. So now it's extremely salty and I need to google how to make it less salty. Add fresh herbs, the only one I had to hand was coriander/cilantro. To be fair it was kind of working. Next suggestion add more liquid. I have no idea what I made by the time I had to thicken it up with more veg and even some vege mince, but, I have to eat the leftovers tonight. My life in 100 words or less.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Number 1 would most certainly get me fired at work but hey we all have fantasies right?

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Excess of "staying-alive" hormones can actually do that in our mundane everyday lifes. You need to be scared, have sex or play/dance it out ot your system.❤️

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"I used to think that life was sane with small patches of insanity. But after giving a series of talks to businesses, I've realised that life is insane with small patches of sanity. It's a whole other paradigm". John Cleese.

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Wouldn't it be amazing if we were all to suddenly find out all the superheroes are just made up comic book characters?

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(checks web). Dialectical materialism is Marx's euphemism for "doublethink", holding two contrary opinions at the same time.

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