Life is devoid of meaning. What is the purpose of existence if we ultimately perish and dissipate into the vastness of the universe? All memories fade, all emotions vanish, and all achievements crumble as we near the end of our life's journey. If everything ultimately goes back to nothing, why bother starting? If all structures will eventually crumble to dust, then why start building?Whether one is a saint, a serial killer, or just an average Joe, we all meet our demise eventually. So why bother doing good if the outcome is the same? If life holds no meaning, then why live?

Nihilism

Imagine if you died and were reborn without memories of your past life. Then, you would live the same life and eventually die once more, only to be reborn again and repeatedly live the same life. This is the concept of Eternal Recurrence. Would you want your mundane life to be the one lived forever by the next "you" after your rebirth, or would you rather live your life with maximum power and authenticity so that you can fully enjoy life without any regrets? As humans, we have an inherent desire: to live life fully so that when our life reaches its maximum potential, we can leave satisfied.

Desire

When will we feel that our life is valuable and full of meaning? It's when we can feel satisfied in the midst of death, when we truly realize that there's nothing more possible to achieve. To live is to die satisfied.From the moment we are born, all our efforts are aimed towards building up to that final crescendo, towards the eventual conclusion, where we can reach the highest climax and experience ultimate satisfaction. It is the single shortest moment of epitome in satisfaction which will be abruptly interrupted by our demise will be when our requiem ends perfectly.

To Live Is To Die Satisfied

How can we attain the highest possible value of our lives so that we can reach ultimate satisfaction? According to Nietzsche, it is by overcoming all human obstacles and standing on the hill of solitude as the transcended human being, the Übermensch, that we truly acquire the most life-affirming will and the greatest value in living.

Value In Life

However, the idea of eternal recurrence is only fictional and not a true afterlife scenario. Without proper evidence, let us assume that there is no afterlife or any forms of resurrection.If this is the case, then after one dies, there is nothing left remaining. If the universe dies, there is no continuation to anything and everything ceases to exist. Therefore, it is impossible for any inherent meaning to exist if everything "meaningful" will soon return to its "meaningless" state.If you feel anxious about this idea, don't you think it is absurd that our worries are never be answered?

Copium 

It is the greatest absurdity of life (the Absurd) that we crave meaning to justify our own existence, when in reality, there is none.Instead of searching tirelessly for a reason to live, why not just live? If we think life being meaningless is a problem, we will feel anxious about it always.Let's take the opposite approach: accept that life is inherently meaningless. Then, the reality that life is meaningless will no longer affect our mental wellbeing.Have you ever danced just to reach a particular brick on the stage? We dance because we love to dance. This applies to life as well.

Absurdism 

Absurdism helps us deal with existential crises, but when our fate turns against us, and makes our lives unbearable. We may lose the will to live. We crave meaning to endure the suffering when we are at our lowest, but when that encouragement is lost, what is left to keep us going?This is the very reason life inflicts suffering upon us and forces us to feel hopeless. By persisting through the pain and even finding joy in it, we become stronger than fate itself.This denial of fate and rebellion against the idea of giving up on a meaningless and painful existence is what gives our lives value.

Challenging Fate

Imagine carrying a boulder for eternity like Sisyphus. Would you think this mundane life would be enjoyable? This punishment by the gods to Sisyphus is so harsh that one would normally feel hopeless in carrying on. However, it is exactly for this reason that Sisyphus is happy.As he embraces the mundaneness to its fullest, he works against the gods' favor, making the punishment not a punishment for him, and showing that the gods have failed in their attempts to make Sisyphus hopeless. And thus he's happy.It is when we endure the impossible that we truly shine and finally become the Übermensch.

The Myth Of Sisyphus

One must imagine Sisyphus happy.

Why try to live absurdly when it is meaningless? It is precisely because life is absurd and meaningless that continuing on and rebelling against it becomes absurd. By doing so, we become more absurd than the Absurd itself. We have triumphed over life.This is the single greatest achievement any human being can aspire to: by rebelling against meaninglessness, we become even more absurd than the Absurd. And the longer we remain in this state, the more valuable our lives become.When we strive for greatness and aim to become the Übermensch, we ultimately become the embodiment of the Absurd.

Life Value And Absurd

This view is echoed by Sartre, who upholds the simple view that the value of life is the accumulation of all our actions that we have performed in this life.Without a reason to live, one may imagine that their being is non-existent – that it should not even exist here, right now. However, undeniably, we do feel our surroundings, such as the wind and the cold. Human experience is the most concrete evidence that we are living in the present moment, but it is also the fastest to fade away once the experience is over.This is the lightness of living, for the authenticity of living fades away fast.

The Lightness Of Living

When we experience life to the fullest, the blank sheet of life may be filled with colors to its highest potential.For when we stop dwelling on the past or future and focus on the present, we can experience and enjoy every moment completely and wholeheartedly. By being like Sisyphus, we not only resist the punishment of the Absurd, but we also fill our sheet of life with colors and paint. It is only when we have fully covered the sheet in color that we create a masterpiece of our own life.We are the creators of our own masterpieces, and we should enjoy the process of creating.

Human Experience And Value In Living

When all of our human experiences are finally accumulated and the final note of our requiem is reached, we will have finally overcome all possible obstacles as the Übermensch. We will have lived the most absurd life against the Absurd, and our lives will have been filled with the highest value possible, reaching its climax.It is when the meaning in living may seem unattainable, we make it appear as if we have achieved it in the face of harsh reality, so that as our requiem comes to an end, we will leave satisfied, while pointing a middle-finger to life itself and embracing death's warm hug.

The Purpose Of Life

Understand yourself and those around you.

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The hardest thing in life is having a hardest to live through the knowledge that there is someone you love very much whom you cannot save from suffering. - Agatha Christie

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I lost in the battle of life. I scream out loud that I am tired of everything.  I was not the same happy person during that time, because now, I almost lost myself in the darkness of sorrow and chaos. Is this the real world? —MxGchef

Too much love will kill you. It's not easy to accept the fact that someone whom you trusted that much since you were young hurt you by choosing another person than you. Any words hurt you to the deepest that until the end of life, you will never forget. —MxGchef

Being lost in everything in life is something that we cannot control. It's tiring and we almost give up even our own life just to end the suffering. —MxGchef

The same pain that makes your heart ache is the same thing that puts your heart beat faster —MxGchef

Keep learning and explore the minds of many. A compilation that I made to inspire us into enlightenment .—MxGchef WP

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Written Quotes 1

In order to become the highest version of self, we must have a thorough understanding of ourselves. This involves both a strong connection to and awareness of who we are.To operate as our true selves, we must take the time to discover our true nature through self-reflection, self-care, and self development.Being too attached to other people, places and things will cause one to remain living under a false identity.It is okay to redirect your attention to self, and is required if one wants to live authentically.

Detaching To Reconnect

“The root of suffering is attachment”

<ul><li>We must detach ourselves from the outcome of any situation and simply trust that everything will work out in our favor.</li></ul>

The Law of Detachment 

If you have an insecure attachment style and suffered from Childhood Trauma, these two factors can make it either extremely difficult or too easy to detach and let go as you likely have a need for control due to the uncertainty of the outcome. Insecure Attachment Styles: Anxious, Avoidant, Disorganized Solutions: <ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Educate self on attachment style</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Identify and unlearn negative patterns </li><li class="ql-align-justify">Educate self on practicing emotional regulation </li></ul>

 Understand The Role Of Attachment Styles & Childhood Trauma  

<ul><li>Journal</li><li>Breath work</li><li>Practice gratitude</li><li>Take a walk and reflect </li><li>Take a bath and reflect </li></ul>

 5 Tips to Reconnect With Self

Is it a person, is it a place, is it a thing? Ask yourself whether or not this attachment adds value Be honest with yourself about your reason for being attached What is it that you are seeking from the attachment? Is it healthy to desire what you are seeking?

Identify Attachments 

Reconnecting with self takes some healing. The key to healing is feeling, not suppressing. Oftentimes we don’t want to think about what we are feeling. Avoid unhealthy coping mechanisms and old patterns by paying attention to how you are feeling. Give yourself space as if you were someone else. Place attention on pinpointing exactly what it is you are feeling, not the situation itself. Once acknowledged, embrace the emotion, once the emotion is embraced, release the emotion.

Control Attention & Embrace Emotion.

Accept that your authentic self is good enough. Accept that you do not need anything apart from you to add value to your life. Accept that not everyone and everything deserves your presence or attention. Accept that you can meet your goals without who or what you are attached to

What To Accept  

“I release everything that is not mine to carry”

“Love isn’t blind, attachment is”

Love is not blind, attachment is. When you are starved for love and connection or anything you need for survival, you will lower your standards and take nearly anything. Overlooking red flags, baggage, and things about the person/thing that a healed and filled version of you would not. It’s like grocery shopping on an empty stomach. You’re more likely to fill up on things you do not need or just straight junk. The solution: Let go to grow.

The Last Quote Explained:

How releasing attachments helps in discovering and operating as your authentic self.

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When individuals lack a clear sense of purpose or motivation, they may struggle to maintain the focus and persistence required for self-discipline.

1. Low Motivation

The preference for immediate rewards over delayed, long-term benefits can undermine self-discipline. This tendency is often associated with impulsive behavior.

2. Instant Gratification

Without well-defined and meaningful goals, individuals may struggle to establish a clear roadmap, making it challenging to stay disciplined.

3. Lack of Goal Clarity

A fear of failure or perfectionism can lead to procrastination or avoidance of tasks, hindering the development of self-discipline.

4. Fear of Failure

Ineffective time management skills can result in disorganization and a lack of structure, making it difficult to prioritize and complete tasks.

5. Poor Time Management:

Difficulty managing emotions, particularly negative ones like stress or anxiety, can undermine self-discipline, as individuals may turn to avoidance behaviors.

6. Emotional Regulation

A lack of a supportive and structured environment, or exposure to distractions, can contribute to challenges in maintaining self-discipline.

7. Environmental Influences

Some individuals may face difficulties in executive functions, such as planning, organizing, and initiating tasks, which are essential for self-discipline.

8. Executive Functioning Challenges

Addressing the lack of self-discipline often involves a combination of strategies, including setting clear goals, improving time management skills, building motivation, and addressing any underlying emotional or cognitive challenges. Developing self-discipline is a gradual process that can be enhanced with practice, consistency, and a supportive environment. If persistent, seeking guidance from a psychologist or coach can provide personalized strategies for improvement.

Conclusion 

The lack of self-discipline in psychology can be influenced by various psychological and environmental factors

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Life may be tough, but faith, hope, and love are everlasting. They can help you overcome any obstacle. Don't give up.Keep these in mind:<ul><li>🙏 Faith can move mountains</li><li>🌟 Hope can give you strength</li><li>❤️And the greatest of these is love</li><li>♥️Love is all we need ♥️</li></ul>It's important to remember: never lose faith, keep hoping, and never stop loving. These are the keys to facing any challenge.

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All you need is love

Let your faith be bigger than your fear

Faith makes all things possible. Hope makes all things work. Love makes all things beautiful.

Faith is what gets you started. Hope is what keeps you going. Love is what brings you to the end.

Love is all we have, the only way that each can help the other

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This is an important breakdown if your studying for the PMP certification.This is best used with the Deepstash Ai text to audio feature!

Plan / Manage (Project  or phase) Closure & Transitions

Optimal success for this project – realization of the project purpose - requires delivery of a quality product resulting in satisfied customers and conducting a deliberate closure. This includes an effective “hand-off” to a subsequent phase and team (i.e. transition or handoff from Design to Construction). The following elements describe the transition or closure of identify project or phase.

Delivering the Goods

Identify the major activities and milestones of the project that will require a formal transition process. Consider the following criteria:<ul><li>Delivery and acceptance of major elements of the work.</li><li>Transfer of responsibility for all or a major portion of the project.</li><li>Major turnover of project staff, resources or location of performance.</li></ul>Include those activities as discrete work elements in the project schedule. Establish project specific acceptance requirements and procedures to ensure completion of each activity, phase, or the project and financial closeout.

1: Transition Points (pt 1 of 2)

Identify the steps and requirements to demobilize staff and resources.<ul><li>Identify and describe transition points in the project and how staff will transition to their next assignment.</li><li>Identify activities, steps and requirements for demobilizing, returning or terminating facilities, equipment and services as they are acquired.</li><li>Establish roles, responsibilities, budgets and schedules for the activities involved in demobilizing facilities, equipment and services associated with each transition event.</li></ul>

1: Transition Points (pt 2 of 2)

<ul><li>Establish specific project team activities and responsibilities for identifying, compiling, documenting, and reporting lessons learned throughout the life of the project.</li><li>Lessons learned should be a standing agenda item at project status meetings. </li></ul>As each transition point or final closure is reached: <ol><li>Compile</li><li> Report</li><li>Document lessons learned</li></ol>

2: Review and Document Lessons Learned

Review current archiving policies with Region/Organization Management and determine the specific archiving requirements and Electronic Content Management (ECM) processes.<ul><li>Develop specific record keeping instructions for document management during the course of the project. </li><li>Include instructions for maintaining hardcopy and electronic files, sequestering original documents, dates and project information on documents, copying documents, and the maintenance of document logs.</li></ul>

3: Archive

Review WSDOT rewards and recognition requirements and policies.<ul><li>Identify “target” performance metrics in key areas that are critical to project success. The metrics should be strong indicators of performance beyond expectations and should be “stretch” targets that are achievable but require significant “extra” effort to accomplish.</li><li>Based on these target performance metrics, identify appropriate project rewards and recognition for exemplary performance. </li></ul>

4: Evaluate, Reward and Recognize team members

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I counted my years and found that I have less time to live from here on than I have lived up to now.I feel like the child who won a box of sweets: he ate the first with pleasure, but when he realized that there were few left, he began to enjoy them intensely.

I no longer have time for endless meetings where statutes, rules, procedures and internal regulations are discussed, knowing that nothing will be achieved.I no longer have time to support the absurd people who, despite their chronological age, haven’t grown up.My time is too short: I want the essence, my soul is in a hurry.I don’t have many sweets in the package anymore.

I want to live next to human people, very human people, who know how to laugh at their mistakes, who are not inflated by their triumphs, and who take on their responsibilities.I want to surround myself with people who know how to touch hearts, people who have been taught by the hard blows of life to grow with gentle touches of the soul.

Yes, I’m in a hurry; I’m in a hurry to live with the intensity that only maturity can give.I don’t intend to waste any of the leftover sweets. I am sure they will be delicious, much more than what I have eaten so far.My goal is to reach the end satisfied and at peace with my loved ones and my conscience.We have two lives. And the second one begins when we realize we only have one.

A poem made famous by Sir Philip Anthony Hopkins, wrongly attributed to Brazilian poet Mário Raul de Morais Andrade.

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Dopamine: a special chemical in our brain that helps nerve cells communicate with each other.<ul><li>Produced in (substantia nigra, hypothalamus, and ventral tegmental area)</li><li>Involved in (movement, motivation, reward, and pleasure)</li></ul>

The Role of Dopamine in Our Brain's Communication

Movement is controlled by signals between different parts of the brain. Dopamine helps with this, but if there's not enough dopamine, movement can be affected.People with Parkinson's have tremors, rigidity, and slow movements because they don't have enough dopamine. Dopamine is made in the substantia nigra.

Movement and Dopamine: A crucial link in Motor Control

It rewards our enjoyable experiences (eating tasty food or doing fun things), Motivates us to repeat these behaviors by creating a feeling of pleasure forming addictive patterns.How dopamine works:<ul><li>Lnked to brain's reward system, released when we do something pleasurable.</li><li>This creates a sense of pleasure and reinforces the behavior.</li><li>As a result, we are more likely to do it again (Addictive Patterns).</li></ul>

Dopamine and Pleasure

Dopamine drives goal achievement & staying motivated.💪<ul><li>Dopamine is involved in (motivation, decision-making, and goal-oriented behavior).</li><li>It prioritizes tasks to help us achieve our goals.</li><li>Dopamine levels increase when we (anticipate rewards - put necessary effort and achieve rewards).</li></ul>So, keep chasing those goals and let dopamine keep you motivated along the way! 🎯

Motivation and Goal-directed Behavior

<ul><li>Plays crucial role in mood and emotional regulation</li><li>Low levels (depression), High levels (mania and psychosis).</li></ul>

Mood and Emotion

🧠 Plays key role in learning & memory.🤔 How? By strengthening brain connections, aiding in information retention and recall.❌ Improper dopamine functioning leads to cognitive disorders like (ADHD and schizophrenia).

Learning and Memory

🧠 By repeated intake, messes brain & craves dose-drugs all the time.🚫 Addiction is harmful and cause problems in your life.👀 Watch out for these signs:<ul><li>🚬 Keep hooked to drugs even when they cause problems</li><li>💔 Ignore important things to keep using drugs</li><li>💉 Need more and more drugs to feel good</li><li>🌅 Spends lot of (time + money) on drugs</li></ul>

Addiction and Dopamine

<ul><li>Dopamine is important for (movement, reward, motivation, and mood regulation, learning, and addiction).</li><li>Studying dopamine can help us understand . - This may lead to ). </li><li>By understanding its role, we can gain insights into neurological and psychiatric disorders and more effective treatments 🧠 🔑 🎯.</li></ul>

Dopamine - A Powerful Brain Chemical

" Drugs make you feel good because of dopamine "

Dopamine : Happiness & Addiction (Magic Pharmacy In Brain)

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Courage is more exhilarating than fear and in the long run it is easier. We do not have to become heroes over night. Just a step at a time, meeting each thing that comes up, seeing it is not as dreadful as it appeared, discovering we have the strength to stare it down.

Small Steps, Big Courage

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