@@leeannareynolds8779 How is living off-grid stress- or worry-free? You have to stress yourself to survive, cuz if you chill, you die. You have to worry if you're ill, off-grid with no doc, you die. Your pump/solar doesn't work, you suffer. Don't get me wrong, I'd love a life like that, but it has nothing to do with no stress or worries, wtf. 😶
@@Yoshi92 I’ve been watching other ppl live off the grid in different ways on tic toc ( some lady lived in a giant tent with her son and during the winter times she already had a fire place to keep them warm and she manages herself and does work, a couple that’s about to have a baby made a nice home out of a worn down cabin in the woods somewhere, saw some ppl living in a RV and others turned an old school bus into a home and refurbished the interior, Home steading, etc ) I’m pretty sure there are a few down sides to it but those ppl that love this lifestyle aren’t paying taxes or utility bills at all or very little to nothing and every single last one of those ppl seem happy and content with the route they chose for offgrid living. You have to find resources, research and look into it, connect and ask ppl questions to get the help you need💯🤷♀️. I found an offgrid prefab home that I like I do plan to do this one day in the near future. Im 19 yrs old rn I’ll be 20 next month. the more questions you get answered the less you won’t worry so much & get a better understanding how things can go and should if you want to do this.
@@lorenzog7811 we are driven by suffering, suffering is universal and almost everything we experience, boredom, tiredness, hunger, thirst, seggs, you name it. suffering keeps us going
Why don’t people understand that there is value in sadness and pain too? Your entire life isn’t supposed to be about happiness. How could you identify and truly enjoy JOY if you have never experienced PAIN?
@@claudiasmith039 exactly and it's actually dangerous because some ppl have a hard time coming out of sadness which can turn into depression and depression can turn into wanting to end it all if you don't seek help ppl get depressed over different events that may have happened in their life and I'm speaking from experience
Asking 'what is the purpose of life' implies that there is one. Instead, ask: 'Is there any purpose to life?' I'm with you Tim - do what you enjoy: that's as close to a 'purpose' as anyone needs.
Perfectly stated. Even if there was one, at best, it would seem to be an entirely arbitrary one; AND, the idea that people are obliged to follow such a purpose if it existed, that itself is an 'arbitrary' requirement. I'm with you on the 'do what gives you kicks'.
"Society has made it seem like there's so many things we have to do that aren't enjoyable". That should be on a T shirt. Keep the insights and observations coming man, they truly provide value to some of us.
I think this is partially "right", because what i think many people do when they here this is getting too lazy/comfortable with themselves at the moment so that they ignore the issues they need to fix to actually get a fulfilled life with greatness and hapiness. For example, if you like to play videogames, then you might mistake "do what makes you happy" to "do what gives you hella lot of stimulation" - and that's why i think some loves to here things like this, it's comfortable... and it lets you off the hook
@@dhyantemryava I think the quote needs to be looked at within the greater context of the message in the video rather than in isolation. I think Tim is referring more in regards to societal expectations that many in the western world pursue (i.e. the house with a mortgage, the fancy car, the climbing of the corporate ladder, the 2.5 kids, etc.). Some people may find those things very fulfilling and enjoyable but one can't expect it to apply to everyone. In that sense the T Shirt idea would probably only make sense to his viewers :)
@@joec2286 thanks, well explained. When I heard the quote, my first thought was path of least resistance but i guess it's even harder to break free than following the rules of society.
@@dhyantemryava Yes, I concur. Once momentum has been built up it becomes challenging to change course. I think it helps to make small changes at first and to commit to it daily. It may take weeks, months or years but eventually you will move in the direction you want. Thanks for the civil and thoughtful discourse by the way, I often see too many youtube comments quickly deteriorate into insults.
Agreed! We don't have to DO or BE anything. I wish I was never born and I struggle on the daily with existential depression... The common living of life systems is extremely over rated. Just focus on doing what you enjoy while we are here.
I agree YHVH is are vary first and most important purpose, and are second purpose is to find are purpose, as in finding what we are talented at and use those God giving gifts he bless us with :)
Man all that paying bills and trying to hold on to a job and worrying about putting food on the table sucks butt dude We live in our car and work gig jobs
People will drown each other with rules - I have no idea why, except that they usually fear, and most likely don't understand or identify with, whatever it is that someone else may be doing with their lives.
Such a good video, I just turned 30 and am starting to realize I never allowed myself to be happy. I kept thinking I needed to achieve and do all of these things before being happy. Partly contributing to that, I also cared too much about what others thought of me. Time for a change!
Same turning 32 this year and I realized I need to focus on myself and what makes ME happy. I’m doing fine in life and I keep thinking I need to do more to prove myself to others but I’m doing fine and I can give myself a break and just have FUN! it’s a freeing beautiful feeling. Now it’s just about changing my worrying mindset and allowing myself to just live and love what I love and love what I do
At 55 yrs I feel like I might have 20 yrs or so to go. I am just learning to enjoy my life. My new thing is I think I can, I know I can and be kind to myself and others. Mindfulness is freedom. My mind was the problem. Reparenting myself is the key to happiness. I am in coda a 12 step program for codependent and it is really helping me. I now ask my higher power what I should be doing. I want to enjoy my family, friends and my job. So yes Tim I agree. I am learning to be a better human being. Not a human doers lol
Tim', if you keep doing videos like this, you'll reach 1 million subscribers in no time. People are searching for DEEP THOUGHT and philosophical insight. You nailed it in this video. This is 10 minutes of insight that this world needs. If I ever started a channel, this would be my type of content. This is in my vibration of thought and preponderance.
I recently tried to re-enter the dating scene and now I know why I left because new people that I have recently met started putting their expectations on me so now I have truly realized why I am going to stay single indefinitely to serve my purpose and not everybody else and society!!! Kudos
Great comment. There is freedom in being single, freedom to be you. Dating and marriage create a subtle and very real form of bondage which only leads to misery. This is one of the paradoxes that most humans will never know.
Dating & relationships in this present western world is a minefield. Very few people are worth the time & effort & I'm tired of having my heart broken. I've had my chances but at this point I'm done.
Tim, I love your carefree and outside-of-the-box attitude to life. I've been following you for a while and you've inspired me to make similar 'Walk & Talk' philosophical videos on my channel. I love unique and intelligent people like you. Peace!
I just went to check out your channel. I am not interested really in ADHD, but I saw that you are going to change it up, so I'll go back and see what you've posted. I left a comment on your channel too.
This is why we need freedom. So life can have something to offer everyone. Not just someone. Because this is what it is at this point. Most people playing someone elses game instead of getting the own game tight.
So True, Tim...we only question our purpose when things aren't going so well. Your purpose is whatever you're passionate about. Simple. "Find your purpose or you're wasting air." ~Nip Hussle I think it's the word "purpose" that freaks everyone out.
Finding a way to be of service to others will give you purpose when you feel like you don't have any and is a great way to stay grounded when you have found a path as well.
I might have to play this one on a loop to remind myself to quit taking things so seriously. I get on a roll thinking like this and enjoying the world and my life and then worry sets in and then weeks, months go by and I've been wrapped up in work and burned out and then I realize I let society win again. Then I get a breath of air in a message like this and wake up to what the real purpose of our lives are here. Why did we make it so hard? Thanks for the reminder!
Tim, I think I’m glad us spiritual beings are sharing this human experience at the same time. Hope you got them wings my dude. Stay positive. The world speaks to those who listen.
Great topic, Tim! 👏 I too am trying to live a life of "unlearning". I feel that alot of society's constraints that I grew up with were so unnecessary to me. Thank you for this!
"Unlearning" just reminded me of something. I took a dip in the Tao Te Ching, and Lao Tzu says "the more you know, the less you understand." We'll never have it all figured out! Society is indoctrination to serve other people's needs.
There’s a book I read called “Conversations with God” by Neale Donald Walsh and they have a great dialog about this exact same thing, with God pointing out exactly what you’re saying. And whether you believe in God or not, I know that Tim, you’re already on the path!! You already know the formula. Thank you for sharing it with the rest of us 🙏🏽🥰
I don't have a life, I AM LIFE! What's bigger than that? What can possibly be more than that? Life needs a purpose? Thank you Timothy for saying this out loud and getting it outta my head.
Yes. That is the game tim. Watch you now and then and I realized this after fighting with your same battles sord of speak. I am 56 and a landscape painter . Love those views . Your always in spectacular places. Love watching. Keep going on 👍 Mark M. New York. Hudson valley.
Thank you, for your inspiration on Purpose of Life. I feel the Purpose of Life is to be "Thankful", for everything, and just say: "Aloha Paradise". Amen. Grazia, Grazia, Grazia, Molto Grazia. Amen. And just rest in Paradise, Amen.
This video is so refreshing. I have been SO overwhelmed recently with trying to find my purpose, its been such a burden and such a stressor in my life because I feel like I HAVE to find it, I HAVE to BE my purpose. This video is basically giving me permission not to and its SO freeing. Thank you Tim you're one of my fav channels. Never stop being you
The purpose of life is to do as much of the things that you enjoy with the time you have left. You won’t be thinking about life when you are dead, so why are you thinking about death when you are alive. Watching two kittens grow up, it’s amazing how they are able to just live there life without overthinking things. Living your life completely without purpose though does feel empty so you do need to have some type of spark/drive. Also work on yourself to a point where you can love and respect yourself. Start by getting in the best physical shape that you can. Being in great shape really helps you feel more alive. I hope this helps someone!
Hi! Tim! I'm so glad to see you again! Thank You for your advice about going to the dentist yesterday! It helped a lot! I'm in the process of making a career change! I've been in the Nursing field for half my life. I've been looking to help everyone else, but not taking care of my own needs. Don't get me wrong! I love helping others, but I somehow lost who I was in the mix of things in my life. I need time to reflect on what makes me happy again! Wish me luck! Love your channel, Tim! 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Man you're the most "spiritually enlightened" non spiritual person out here. I love how you drop this knowledge without going into star signs and chakras and numerology. You're simply coming to these same truths through experience. I love you like a brother and a goal of mine is for us to happen upon one another while travelling one day
I've written many spiritual books and have been inspired by many spiritual energies. My meditations have taught me that our only purpose should be our capacity of awareness (and habitation) within higher vibrating frequencies (through meditations) and the obtainment of bliss. Anything outside of meditating and/or enjoying a blissful state of existence is not worth achieving-- even leaving legacies. Even children. Uh oh! Someone isnt going to like this. But its true. The path to blissful enlightenment is detachment FROM ALL THINGS FAMILIAR and DESIRED.
Great video man. I'm 23 & I refuse to be like everyone else. A lot of people have questioned me but I do what I LOVE & I'm happy & healthy. I make enough for ME & my lifestyle. Glad to see others sharing the same views. All the best brother!
Hi Tim. Very often when talking about purpose of life, people will bring up love. The establishment of relationships is thought of as a purpose, not as a means to obtain happiness, but a purpose in and of itself. Happiness, by itself, is a mere feeling brought on by chemicals in the brain and so a life devoted to happiness is akin to a drug addiction. But love is different. Love is rational, not just a feeling, but to be rational, love requires a connection that subsumes self. Love requires a Creator/God. When we were children, our lives had worth merely by the fact that we were loved by our parents. It is not the childhood playthings and passions we now long for, rather it is the worth given by the love of our parents. Without God, there is no purpose, no worth, no mission, no meaning to life and all we can do is to try to not think about it by keeping busy, by seeking little bits of happy feelings that keep us from killing ourselves. Without God, we spend out lives fleeing from the question, "is my life worth living?" It seems clear to me that our need for "a life worth living" drives us to assume God and if we assume God, then God is clearly pointing us to Him as an invitation to seek Him and His love for us and that, I reason, is our purpose in life.
Same thing with seeking God. I have actively seeked/prayed for God since I was a kid, going through different religions and yogic practices etc. Never had any answer. But, I believe we are not meant to seek him with intension. Living life to the fullest, thats where I feel closest to God. ❤️Dont need any answers anymore.
Tim, you are an inspiration to me. I am going to STOP WAITING FOR PERMISSION to live my life in a way that I love. Why have I been waiting? I don't know. You have changed my life. Thank you.
a lot of my friends and family think I'm super philosophical & academic & overthink. Here's the real deal- objectively speaking, I've suffered a lot of set backs. Stuff that makes me sound bitter and angry- for example, abused as a child, treated criminally at work, relationships gone much farther south than most folks can believe. Thing is, I didn't think of any of it, that way, at the time. It's only later, when things like- court records come out, and I see that my father was charged for what he did to me, a class action lawsuit gets successfully filed & completed against my former employer, my ex wife gets involuntary committed to a place for the criminally insane by her next husband after me that I've realized what set backs I've had, and I need to reconcile it in my mind- hence asking the "deep questions"- like, because I've been ok with things while they were horrible, does that mean they were horrible, and I'm some kind of masochist, or does normal life suck so much that abnormal isn't noticed so much? Or- are the Buddhists right, and suffering is the first step to enlightenment? I think you get the idea. All that to say- I think both at the same time: there is a deep purpose to life, but it's way simpler than what most folks think- what if the whole purpose of life is two things- first, to experience it, to feel & understand all the permutations of existence, but then, second, to continue it, extending the experience that came before to an experience after. Like, I am a permutation of my father's experience, and my son is a permutation of mine. The important part is that the whole thing happens automatically. It's like that quote attributed to Ghandi: whatever you do is very insignificant, but it's very significant that you do it. So, maybe, the reason why some folks get a sense of purpose from the 'grind" is the same as others get from enjoying some sunset view is that, so long as you contribute to the experience of life, that's the whole purpose?
Thank you Tim. So beautifully said. I am one who over analyzes everything; I need to stop worrying so much about the future and learn to live in the moment.
I agree life is meant to be lived …I never found pleasure in going to school or working …I have a couple hobbies that i enjoy though …but according to society I am just existing and wasting away . And the brain is very malleable, so when outside forces are constantly talking down on your lifestyle, you start to feel down and switch things up to recieve validation. Just do what’s best for you, one day we’re all going to die, when it’s time for me to go i will have no regrets.
Recently i just felt like this video , i found myself questioning myself about the purpose of life only when im not feeling good which has been most of the day for the last couple years since i don't do anything other than go to uni and come back , i asked myself if this all is meaningless and purposesles why im only asking myself this question when im feeling bad? why not when im slightly happy? i think we ask ourselves this question to try and convince our minds that it doesn't matter at all whatever happens it doesn't have any value so yea there is no reason to be sad about for example failing that exam it's all meaningless, i really like your channel it's truly a gem for all lost people out there
You are absolutely correct my brother. Listen to Osho’s video regarding no purpose. We have been programmed to live in a “system” which MAN created so we disconnect from our Source/God and nature (living naturally). You got it brother 🙏🏼💜🇨🇦
I really enjoy listening to you because you really make the complexity of life, sound simple. Like yes, maybe we are just alive and there is no grand purpose.
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Excellent insights. Specially about the moments when we think about purpose. Thanks for that.
..you also said something that reminded me of another one of my personal philosophical beliefs. Its foolish and ignorant to expect to be able to do something you love and are passionate about for a career. This is simply an unrealistic expectation for most people. I think a better way to think about work is an ends to a mean. Work is something we do that allows us to pursue our passions outside of work. You are not failing if you work a job that you don't love. Stop dwelling on such things because it only serves to bring you down.
The notions of purpose, passion and meaning in life is nothing more than a thought diversion away from reality which is there are a handful of rich people that dictate how we live.
