Am I over-thinking?

TimmyFP April 23, 2018 at 19:15 2650 views 6 comments

Hello, I'm new to this website, and this is my first post. Recently, I've been taught the relation between the Fibonacci Sequence, and "life". I've been struggling with the thought that I'm insignificant due to my relative significance compared to everything above me, like our cells are to us. Am I over-thinking, or is this rational? If I'm being rational, what is the best way to cope with this outlook? It's been making daily activities from going to work, and even eating feel strenuous and futile. Thank you.

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Shawn April 23, 2018 at 19:20 #173572 0 likes

Overthinking about what exactly? Just things in general?

TimmyFP April 23, 2018 at 19:22 #173574 0 likes

Reply to Posty McPostface Specifically my life. I'm a middle-class worker in the U.S. with aspirations for filmmaking. The fact that I wasn't born into any societal significance makes me fear my impact on the universe isn't worth living. I'm not suicidal, but I'm feeling like Sisyphus lately. I've been trying to adopt the absurdist outlook, but I can't shake my existential dread.

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TimmyFP April 23, 2018 at 19:36 #173577 0 likes

Reply to tim wood I tried arguing with your reply, but you're absolutely correct. I think I just need to fall back into society again. Thank you so much.

Shawn April 23, 2018 at 19:53 #173579 0 likes

Reply to TimmyFP

Glad that got resolved without a hiccup. You seem to know what you want and where you want to be. I wouldn't call it an existential crisis; but, perhaps a need for more reflection in your life. If the issue resurfaces you can always engage in philosophy without a problem.

Gord May 21, 2018 at 10:21 #180599 0 likes

I do not think it is possible to "overthink" as you put it. To think, or to have an active mind, i believe is the most healthy attribute one can possess.

The important thing, i think, is to test ones way of thinking, understanding, rationalizing, and observation against other living entities. I believe a balance must be struck of abstract thinking in solitude and testing your metal, so to speak, out in the world.