Aunty Sprout: Life

Posted by Aunty Sprout from Cardiff - Published on 21/01/2012 at 10:53
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Hello Sprouters, today's puzzler is like a midget philosopher - short but deep...

My question is how do I deal with life cos it is hard?

Well Sprouters it’s over to you… if you have any advice to offer, please leave your comments below.

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OMAR

Commented 4 months ago - 21st January 2012 - 10:59am

PLAY XBOX LOL

Jeff the Fridge

Commented 4 months ago - 21st January 2012 - 12:18pm

nah play wii much more fun and calming for those hard fays at school/work

Meic

Commented 4 months ago - 21st January 2012 - 12:47pm

Hi this is Meic, we are an information, advice and advocacy helpline for children and young people in Wales.

It’s really good that you have come to Aunty Sprout for advice because it seems as though you are finding things quite difficult right now.

You’re right when you say life is hard and it can become even harder when things happen to us or people around us, it’s at times like these when we tend to forget about the things we enjoy and things that help keep us happy.

The most important thing to do at the moment is to make sure you have people around you to support you when you find life is getting hard.

As we’re not sure exactly what is making life hard for you, it might be a good idea to contact us so we can talk about this some more. We can talk about what might help you deal with life a little better and also who else might be able to support you with this.

You can contact us for free in a few different ways, anonymously and any time of the day, by phone on 0808 8023456, by text on 84001 or webchat by going to our website www.meiccymru.org

Take care and we hope to hear from you soon
The Meic Team

Stormer007

Commented 4 months ago - 21st January 2012 - 16:05pm

I myself was having a philosophical conversation with my brother last night, talking about a very similar issue. The conclusion that I came to borrows from the ideas of a man called Christopher Hitchens, who says that we are "born into a losing struggle". In other words, from the moment we enter this world, we are losing our fight. I agree with this, but as anybody who knows me will tell you, this does not make me angry or pessimistic. Upset? A little, but I deal with it. It is simply the way the world, and indeed life, is.

My belief is that there is no God and no afterlife. I am perfectly aware that when I die, be it tomorrow in some hideous car accident, or in sixty years surrounded by family, that I will not spend eternity in a tranquil forest of pure solace. Instead, I will feel nothing. The idea of being dead, I can't say doesn't scare me a little bit, but it does not worry me. I won't know I'm dead, so why worry about it? The idea of dying (a very important distinction to make) scares me, most certainly. But not death itself.

Life, in its very essence, is scary and bitter, but as soon as you come to terms with this, your life becomes liberated. You don't have to worry about all the trivial matters as they won't be around for long.

I try not to worry too much about things that people might see as vitally important. It's good to strive to achieve something, but if you don't achieve it, don't worry as in another six or seven decades, it won't matter anyway.

My advice to you would be to live your life to the full because you've only got one. Ignore the people who tell your life depends on this exam and the people who bully you. One day, they'll be just as debilitated as you are. Go for a walk in a park or a forest and take nature in, find good friends and have fun. Read a good book. Don't take life too seriously. It doesn't expect you to.

Your sincerely

Sam

DanielleNicole15

Commented 4 months ago - 21st January 2012 - 18:25pm

I often think of this question myself in depth, especially if I'm stressed out at the thought of exams, schoolwork and other difficulties that occur within life in general.

I'd probably say that the best way to tackle this question yourself would be to live your life how you want to live it.

In this case for me, it would be to make a difference to this life or for someone in this life(even if it's just by making someone smile, or maybe even solving a global issue). I also strive to work hard, in order to attain the career path in which I aspire to take, (which in my case would be career involving writing). Lastly, I just aim to live a comfortable life in the future, surrounded by those that I love.

However, in order for you to be able to deal with life, you may prefer other things.

On the topic on philosophy, I'm currently studying this at A-Level and I find it fascinating how so many people question the world and have various theories about it. On a personal level, I do think that God exists, as well as an afterlife. I also believe that this life that we currently live is meant to be enjoyed - as God intended it.

I know sometimes life can be difficult, but without these difficulties, how are we supposed to appreciate the good elements of life?

So, my main advice to you is - don't worry, enjoy life, it's a valuable thing to possess.