> But when you really think about it, moving on is as pointless as feeling dreadful.
Yes.
> In fact, anything is as pointless as anything else.
Absolutely.
> It might seem like an insane question, but why exactly is moving on somehow more desirable than feeling dreadful, if everything, including the universe itself, will be gone?
It isn’t. Once we’ve reached the conclusion that anything and everything is vain and pointless, we are simply faced with a choice. One that sure is as pointless as everything else. And one to which everyone is ultimately free to find whatever answer, or lack of answer they please. For better or worse we are alive, whatever that means, and it will probably only last so long. What will we do with that?
Edit: basically, to be unoriginal, "To be or not to be".
Some will believe they are entitled to have an opinion on others’ answers. Some will say it’s nobody’s business. Some are convinced they somehow have a somewhat universal answer. Others try to coerce others into what will benefit them.
> Life is about the journey, not the end, many people would argue. But in reality, most people live their life with long-term thinking.
I’d argue many believe they do, but few actually do. Considering their many long term impacts on quality of life, obesity and tobacco addiction are a few examples that come to mind.
> People study hard, so they can get a good job. Then they work hard, so they can retire comfortably. There's always delayed gratification in most life stages and even life activities (saving, exercising, dieting).
> If life were all about the journey, we wouldn't need to feel pity for those who "wasted" their life, as long as they enjoyed it.
I would argue that most have no clue as to what they are talking about. Myself included.
> Being drug addicts and die at twenties would not be "less" then being a president, they would be just.. different. But no, most of us think they are not just different, and it says something about human beings.
It sure does.