What do you think about carpe diem?

[Magi129]

carpe diem quam minimum credula postero or seize the present; trust tomorrow e'en as little as you may is something I particularly hope to maintain whilst I live (ctb not by now, but I am strong about it). Like, if you literally plan to die in a day, how could you give a shit about anything that you will not see (as it do not harm other people, of course)?

 

[SVEN]

My days are slippery and slide away from me.

 

[TheHolySword]

It's a sentiment that has echoed several times throughout history.

Siduri tells Gilgamesh to forego mourning and embrace life

Collige, Virgo, Rosas

Gather ye Rosebuds while ye may

De Brevitae Vitae / Gaudeamus Igitur

Memento Mori

YOLO

There is a reason it has existed for thousands of years and perpetuates even in modernity. Today is the first step to tomorrow.

 

[Forever Sleep]

It's true and false really. As in- we need to be the ones to be actively trying to solve our problems. However, it reminds me of another saying: 'Live every day like it's your last'. Who would bother going to work, doing laundry, eating healthily if they truly believed this was their last few moments alive? We simply can't live day to day simply pleasing ourselves. There's so much unavoidable shit in life.

It relates to CTB also. We could live hedonistically for the last days, weeks, months we have here. Yet, many of us will also want to get our affairs in order to reduce the burden left to others. I think death will likely be just as tedious and full of paperwork as life.

 

[MathConspiracy]

This society throttles spontaneity. Everything revolves around planning and organization. "Seizing the day" i.e. having fun, doing what your heart tells you to may even lead you into trouble with authorities who believe in order and predictability.