#happiness and joy

[omegaphilosophia]

Exploring the Notion: Why a Heaven Might Not Be Ideal

Throughout human history, the concept of a heavenly afterlife has been embraced by various religious and cultural traditions. However, upon closer examination, one may find that the idea of a heaven, as traditionally envisioned, presents certain philosophical and practical challenges. In this thought-provoking blog post, we will explore some compelling reasons why the existence of a heaven, contrary to common belief, may not be as desirable as it initially appears.

Stagnation of Personal Growth: The notion of an eternal paradise, where all desires are fulfilled and suffering is absent, raises concerns about the stagnation of personal growth and development. Human existence is marked by challenges, struggles, and the pursuit of improvement. The absence of adversity and the constant fulfillment of desires might hinder the drive for personal growth, the acquisition of knowledge, and the pursuit of new experiences. It is through overcoming obstacles that we often find meaning and purpose in life.

Loss of Free Will: A fundamental aspect of many conceptions of heaven is the absence of pain, suffering, and moral dilemmas. However, this raises questions about the preservation of free will and individual autonomy. If heaven is a place where everything is predetermined or where individuals are stripped of their ability to make choices, it might lead to a loss of personal agency and genuine human experiences. The freedom to make choices, learn from mistakes, and navigate moral complexities is essential for personal growth and the development of moral character.

The Problem of Selectivity: The concept of heaven often raises concerns about fairness and selectivity. If a heavenly existence is granted only to a chosen few, based on certain criteria or religious affiliations, it can give rise to feelings of exclusion, inequality, and arbitrary judgment. The idea of eternal bliss for some and eternal damnation for others contradicts principles of fairness, justice, and compassion. A heaven that perpetuates divisions and exclusivity may not align with our moral intuitions and desires for a just and inclusive world.

The End of Existential Meaning: The concept of heaven as an eternal paradise can potentially undermine the inherent value and meaning of our finite earthly existence. The recognition of life's impermanence and the limitations it imposes often drives individuals to seek purpose, personal growth, and meaningful connections. The notion of an eternal afterlife might diminish the significance of our earthly pursuits, relationships, and accomplishments, leading to a devaluation of the present moment and the experiences that shape our character.

Compatibility with Human Flourishing: The human experience encompasses a wide range of emotions, challenges, and opportunities for growth. Happiness and fulfillment often arise from overcoming obstacles, forming meaningful connections, and pursuing personal and collective goals. If a heaven were to remove these essential aspects of the human experience, it might hinder our capacity for authentic joy, empathy, and personal fulfillment. The complexities and diversity of human existence contribute to our ability to appreciate and value the full spectrum of human emotions and experiences.

While the concept of a heavenly afterlife holds allure and comfort for many, a closer examination reveals potential philosophical and practical challenges. The notion of an eternal paradise raises concerns about personal growth, free will, fairness, existential meaning, and the compatibility with human flourishing. Engaging with these thought-provoking considerations invites us to contemplate the importance of the human condition, our capacity for growth and development, and the significance of our experiences in shaping our lives. It is through our engagement with life's challenges and uncertainties that we may find the true richness and fulfillment that come from embracing our shared human journey.

#Heaven #Afterlife #Philosophy of religion #Personal growth #Free will #Moral dilemmas #Meaning of life #Existentialism #Fairness and justice #Selectivity #Human flourishing #Autonomy #Purpose and fulfillment #Life's challenges #Finite existence #Exclusivity #Happiness and joy #Human experiences #Ethics and morality #Critique of traditional notions #philosophy #epistemology #ontology #metaphysics #knowledge #learning #ethics #education #chatgpt

[xueling2008]

#be the designer of your own destiny #happiness and joy #memories #true love

[chloeworships]

Also someone tried to steal from your business or your company could have gone bankrupt. Someone wanted to see you FAIL.

Now that you know, remember VENGEANCE IS THE LORD’s and that will come by way of your success.

God will give you back everything you lost and MORE.

For some of you he is giving you back your YOUTH and your VITALITY because that too was taken from you.

Yellow represents HAPPINESS and JOY 💛

Whoever this message is for, the LORD revealed to me that you suffered. He saw it all and HE has come to rescue 🛟 YOU. You will be delivered soon.

Ps. Do you see the hand reaching out to help another on the Nokia phone? I had a vision of Jesus reaching out to me just like this recently pulling me out of the couch 🛋️ I was sleeping on. Wow. 🤩 I was to share that with you all because this is what will occur for YOU.

You now have the answers you were looking for. Praise Jesus.

❓❓❓

Time for a new wallet // purse lol 🛍️

So when you see certain folks getting DOUBLE what they had,

THIS. IS. WHY.

Guess who did it? Ha!

This isn’t a game 🎲🃏 and even if it was, YOU WIN.

You know what’s crazy, God showed me Bounty Killa with blue eyes just like Joe in the above image. But this was an Angel 😇 God has a way of showing me ppl with good hearts but who are also warriors of God ⚔️ What’s also crazy is I asked the LORD recently how Nas was doing. He was on my mind and you know me and God love to check in.

Uuuuuuuummmmmm 👀

I just can’t make this stuff up

#2014 #go get your bag 💼 #CEO’s #credit report #finances #witchcraft #health 🏥 #happiness and joy #BELLY #Instagram

[biggest-gaudiest-patronuses]

getting older can be so amazing? you get more familiar with yourself. learn tips & tricks for troubleshooting your own brain. trial & error helps you build routines that minimize discomfort, maximize reward. your preferences/interests don't get set in stone, but you do find out which ones are going to stay with you in the long-term, and which ones are fun but transient joys to appreciate in the moment.

you learn that the world is so much more complex than you were taught, and that that's okay, and that there's an endless supply of things you can learn or watch or experience or think about if you want to. if you're lucky, you loosen up, stop putting so much pressure on yourself. if you're lucky, you learn to recognize that negative inner voice, and whack it with a baseball bat until it hushes up. if you're lucky, you learn to treat yourself gently, not because you are fragile but because you are worthy of gentleness. (i hope you are lucky.)

and some things will change. some things will get better. some things will get good. and maybe you start to recover from the dehumanizing stress of childhood/education. maybe you learn the power of your own autonomy. maybe you learn how to walk away from bad situations (which is a superpower even if you don't realize it yet). and you get to choose your own clothes. and your own food. and which relationships to pursue! and what you do with your free time. and with your life (but don't worry you get to choose that gradually). and that's crazy! and sometimes scary. and extraordinarily, indescribably precious.

#not a shitpost #and as long as you are alive there will be another good moment waiting for you in the future #the profound joy of your favorite foods #the incalculable luxury of waking up and lounging in bed and falling back asleep #a cold glass of water after a walk in the hot sun #petting an excited dog. a cat rubbing up against your ankle. the sight of a confused chicken #glorious these beads we string together to form our own existence #getting older means time is passing. and i hope you are passing that time in ways that make you happy #i hope you have so many moments of joy that they can be as easily counted as drops of water in the ocean

[lastoneout]

when florence and the machine said "I find that happiness is an extremely uneventful subject" and when romeo x juliet said "a simple life with you would be paradise" and johnathan coulton said "it's okay, I like you in glasses" and everything everywhere all at once said "in another life I would have really liked just doing laundry and taxes with you"

(edit: I made a longer thing with more examples here)

#eeaao #florence + the machine #f+tm #johnathan coulton #romeo x juliet #everything everywhere all at once #THE INHERENT BEAUTY IN THE MUNDANE #THE JOY OF SHARING YOUR LIFE WITH SOMEONE #IT DOESNT HAVE TO BE BIG OR GRAND AND IN FACT HAPPINESS ISNT USUALLY #IT JUST HAS TO BE

[almostsweetangel]

NYT article abt goncharov has comments like 'what is the purpose of this film's existence these kids are just lying' motherfucker how do you think our ancestors survived. how do you think folklore formed. culture. music. art. PURPOSE????? do you think everything must be commodified? sold? weighed to be valued? has the rot in your soul spread so far you cannot find value in anything not spoken in numbers??? it's FUN. THAT'S WHY. THE PURPOSE IS THE ACT, THE MESSAGE IS THE MEDIUM, THE SYMBOL IS THE STORY. it brings people joy for its mere existence and that IS the point. existence is its purpose alone

#goncharov #not unreality an actual reaction to an actual comment on an article bc corporate journalism has decided to breach gonchcontainment #god i fucking hate people being like blah blah blah but what's the point of this thing SHUT THE FUCK UP #GO PICK UP A HOBBY YOU DROPPED BC YOU THOUGHT IT WAS TOO CRINGY FIND JOY IN IT OR SMTH AND MAYBE YOU'LL CALM DOWN #JUST BC YOUR CAPACITY FOR HAPPINESS DIED DOESN'T MEAN OURS DID #anyway back to regular gonchposting #shut up levi

[lover-praxis]

life has become so much better since deciding to consume media with unbridled joy. i don’t care if people think it’s cringe, i don’t care if there are flaws. i can simultaneously acknowledge these faults while loving and consuming media that brings me joy.

#love is inherently cringe #joy is also inherently cringe #no piece of media will ever reach perfection #i won’t defend it #but i will defend my own happiness #heartstopper #red white and royal blue #rwrb

[ineffableaddiction]

I love the joy of this scene. It’s one of the rare times where Crowley seems childlike after the fall.

Bonus: Aziraphale’s reaction 😂

#good omens #crowley #aziraphale #ineffable husbands #aziracrow #ineffable spouses #david tennant #michael sheen #good omens 1941 #i love these two #the joy in this scene makes my heart happy

[jay-wasstuff]

#may this day bring you all the joy peace and love it can :) #easter #happy easter #trans day of visibility #trans #transgender #lgbt #lgbtq #lgbtqia #tdov #🏳️‍⚧️ #i wish all a very #queer

[xueling2008]

     Happiness In Life

If l teach you to love you will be happy forever...

If I teach you to walk on the moon and the stars you will be happy forever...

You’ll be happy if I make you a home above the sky...

If i teach you how to talk to the wind you’ll be happy forever...

If I make the story of your memories into a beautiful book you will be happy...

If I bring you the happiness of the whole world then you will be happy...

You’ll be happy if I make both the beautiful you hear in your ears...

If I teach you to love yourself then you will be happy forever...

By- Xueling...

#happiness and joy #true love #poetry #feelings #tumblr poets #loveyourself

[by-saiyuri]

the image of zhongli, serene and relaxed, flying a kite in the middle of guili plains filled me with so much happiness

#genshin impact #zhongli #I'm so happy he got to retire #retirement goals #seeing zhongli during lantern rite is a joy

[tunisian]

oh my god. most of life really is about the little things. a good haircut, a nice playlist, trying a new recipe that turns out well, a poem that hits home, a comfortable spot in the sun, spontaneous messages, a pen you enjoy writing with, tea with the right temperature to drink, buying that thing you’ve been eyeing for a while, a warm bed. yeah im so grateful for the small joys

#something something tiny indulgences make me happy im alive #SMALL JOYS #**

[madootles]

dramatic eyes. dramatic lips. drama on the cheeks.

sketch

#the fuck's a look?? #this show keeps making me cry happy tears #this show made me cry last season when ed and stede kissed. Now I'm crying because LOOK AT IZZY! LOOK AT WEE JOHN!!! #please for the love of god only look at this with the night light filter on. forgot my screen was tinted yellow and the colors are FUCKEDDD #ya ya It’s la vie en rose I didn’t check my references my b my b je regrette ok #our flag means death #ofmd #our flag means death spoilers #ofmd season 2 #izzy hands #wee john feeney #ofmd s2e6 #this show brings me so much joy especially now when everything is so hard in real life. #they just get to be queer with their pirate friends #skdfjhskhgjfnlisadfhlksjdfh;sk #art #fan art #the first time in a while I've been inspired to make art :_) I love

[poorly-drawn-mdzs]

The indescribable tension between an overworked and underpaid smut writer, and his biggest fan hater.

(for @frummpets)

#SVSSS #Shen yuan #shang qinghua #cumplane #Normally I don't tag with ship names but this one is a special case. #Confession time: When I first had SVSSS described to me I 100% thought the main pairing was between these two. #The dynamic is impeccable! Even if its 'just a fan ship' I stand by it. #Sorry to the people who like to think of them as handsome pretty boys. I don't. #These guys sit in their rooms and use the computer for 90% of waking hours. They are not looking after themselves well enough for good skin #They can be cute in their own way. People with acne and missed shaving spots deserve to have their romances too. #And sloppy hate makeouts <3 #Hi Sol! I truly did whoop and holler when drawing your name for the raffle! #You've been so kind and generous towards me and I'd happy to finally have the opportunity to give back some of that joy! #Thank you so much for all your support and the incredible fanart <3 You've made my day so many times! #I hope this silly mini comic is to your liking! #Playing around with colours for this one was a blast!