The meaning of life..........

I hate chores as well. Never do them if I can find anothermug kind person to do them!

How do you mean - 'the meaning of life'? Surely 'meaning' is a purely human construct, whereas life is a natural phenomenon.

Is modern life natural?

soontobe how old do I have to be before I start enjoying chores?

To be honest, once I shift my lazy sit-upon and actually get on with a chore or two, I do find I'm happier. It's just the getting started.

I think any kind of physical moving about can help your mood.

soontobe how old do I have to be before I start enjoying chores?

The ones I am talking about are mainly 80+
Not sure how many years you have before you get there

Feetle - what do I mean by the meaning of life? Well I guess I was thinking about how we find meaning (since none is immediately obvious - at least not to me). I am of the opinion that we make our own meaning, but maybe not always the best or healthiest - I do not know. Meaning is a human construct, but I doubt there are many of us who do not seek it in our different ways - some religious, some not. Few are content to simply be. Maybe seeking meaning is natural.

Galen - is modern life natural? Interesting question. If it is not, then when (if ever) was it natural? And is natural necessarily good?

Yes - modern life is natural - even if the circumstances in which it is lived aren't!

The over eighties enjoy doing chores???

Wish someone had told my mother that

I do think that a lot of people are programmed to strive forwards?
And that becomes a meaning, a purpose of life for some?

The people who reach the pinnacle of their lives, often become bored once they have got there. As what do they have to strive for?

I doubt I could call it the pinnacle of my life but.

I will be finishing my current modeling project within the next few days, a three meter radio controlled glider. I have been building this for over a year now, (couple of boat restorations fitted in during that time).

Once I finish it, I doubt the weather will be suitable for test flights.

I will then be like a bear with a sore head until I can decide on the next project. It takes me ages to decide what to design & build, there is nothing that I really need, just what grabs my enthusiasm.

Short term. I have a glider that I dare not fly seriously as it does not have air brakes, so I will be fitting brakes/spoilers, but that will only take a month or so. Flying a glider without brakes/spoilers is like driving a car without brakes. Get in a good thermal and it will disappear into the clouds.

I must have a project to think about and work on, ideally something that will tax my engineering skills but is achievable within my lifetime, preferably 1 - 2 years. (And I can afford).

Soontobe, Your last paragraph is summed up in this lovely Neil Sedaka song.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LOhz3KkjTKc

Grrrrrr. How did that happen?

I'll try again

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3TVyDqZZnyw

That's better.

I have just watched the penguin video for nothing. havent I?!

Now for the Sedaka song.

Yes, that song sums it up brilliantly.
Thanks for linking.
I have never heard a Neil Sedaka song before
Really enjoyed it.

I do love Neil Sedaka. And he's one of the few older artists whose voice hasn't gone to pot...

That is the most boring song I have heard for a long time.

Sorry!

Although I do like Neil Sedaka.

So do I. But not that one. Do you remember sealed with a kiss?

Oh yes "Oh it's gonna be a long, lonely su-u-mmer, But I'll fill the emptiness, I'll send you all my love, in a le-e-tter, And seal it with a kiss"

Lovely.

That wasn't Neil Sedaka it was Brian Hyland.

Well, it says Neil Sedaka!

It sounds a lot better since I've had my dinner.

I remember Sedaka singing it. I was on a walking holiday in the Lake District with three othe girls. Age 17 so too young to drink. It rained the entire time. Never done one since.