Philosophical Question Day 6
"What is the difference between living and being alive?"
I like this question because it asks about the human experience and if you've been keeping up with all my philosophical questions, you'll know I love the human experience.
The difference between living and being alive is how you do life. When you get up in the morning, do you feel like that day is going to be something? Do you think that there is something to look forward to? Of course, not every day is like that. There are disappointments. But usually, do you get up and feel like you can handle and enjoy the day? Because that's being alive. To be alive is to have a drive. To be able to move forward and enjoy the things in your life. To have emotions and to have a journey. Not every part of your life is feel-good. But the fact that you carry on regardless is huge.
If you are just living, that means you don't have a drive or a reason. You wake up and you brush your teeth (or not). You drag your feet out the door and go to work or school. Your heart beats not because you want it, but because what else would it do? Living is to have no real meaning to your life. You are just living. I posted a quote by Ken Hudgins, "The meaning of life is to give life meaning." To be alive is to take action and bring meaning to your life. So you can be yourself and enjoy and feel. I might be repeating myself, but living is like being a robot. You drag yourself around, with nothing but a beating heart. I sometimes feel that way. Just living. Someday I wish to be alive.
Sorry this was kind of short, I'm growing unmotivated. But I think writing every day is beneficial. If anyone has fun philosophical questions for me to answer, I'd really appreciate it.
