What makes life interesting?

[MollyConnor]

I'm sorry ZT about what you are going through right now. There is light at the end of the tunnel! I think you are depressed. I know because I've been depressed multiple times throughout my life and have attempted suicide a few times.

The thing is that I've never been through things as difficult as yours' are. So you should know that you are strong!

Finding a good friend to talk to would help you, I think! I have found that making friends on here (b/c it's hard for me to be social with the anxiety IRL) helps me a lot.

Things I find interesting: deepening my relationship with God (we can always go deeper or more intimate than before), reading, watching Netflix (especially watching documentaries about nature), walking in the local nature park by my house, people and the way they think, math and all it's logic, history, and basically just learning about pretty much anything. I love to read academic books (textbooks mostly) for fun. I like knowing what's out there and how things work. The more I learn about the world and the living creatures that exist in it, the more fascinated I am with our God who made it all!

Also, I know you are single ZT and that your dad just passed a little while ago. Have you thought about adopting a child? This way you're not alone and you can raise a little one as your son/daughter. Just a thought.

 

[coby2]

What makes life interesting is friends and most of all the best Friend.
I did a suicide attempt when I got dumped and lost my kids. They were all I lived for after first I lived for God and my ex. When he didn't want me anymore my kids made my life worthwile and the Holy Spirit.
I found out later that it wasn't so much that I missed my ex, but when we were happily married I spent so much time with God and now all was gone. Even lost my faith. Who cheered me up then was Louis the Funes, lol, hours a day the same stupid movies.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=r5_6D33QMOs

When you think of all the horror the Jews went through through the ages, they have the best comedians.

 

[blue_ladybug]

Cats.................

 

[AuntieAnt]

I've been about wondering what makes like interesting. Lately I've been losing interest in everything, even stuff I never thought I'd lose interest in. The same thing happened to me many years ago, but to a much greater degree and at that time it made me think constantly about suicide, but this time is much different.

Maybe it's because I've been through so much these last few years (being a full-time caregiver to my father who was dying of cancer, dealing with his passing, trying to take care of my elderly mom) that it has made me look at life in a totally new perspective, or maybe its part of my grieving process, or the fact that I have to stay strong for my mom, but this time it is not driving me to suicide. This time it's making me feel like I've come full circle, that I've been through the worst life has to offer and I made it through and now everything else is as King Solomon once put it, "just smoke and mirrors"..

But this isn't about me. I want to know what everyone's thoughts are on the subject..

What makes your life interesting? What do you think makes life interesting?

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Involvement with other people is what makes life interesting to me. NOT enabling, but being involved.

It sounds to me like you were refined in the fire, brother zeroturbulence. Whereas before your thoughts turned to suicide, now your heart is toward caring for your precious parents. What a beautiful testimony of God's love pouring out from you. Thank you for sharing that.

And just like Willie said, being involved in others' lives, loving and encouraging them, makes life full and blessed. I have been a caretaker to a few members of my family as well.

When I'm not self-indulged, or consumed with either the cares of this life or the pleasures of the world, I feel free and I'm made available to bless other people. It really is more blessed to give than to receive because when you give, you're more aware of the awesome things God gives to you.

Liberty: that's what makes me happy! Just knowing I can walk out the door any time and smell the fresh air or look at nature or say hello to people, makes me so joyfully energized. Knowing that anything I need, God will provide. Knowing I have a purpose, even if it's just saying hello to somebody and making them smile. Or praying for folks. Or being able to help somebody in need. That's freedom and joy to me.

And the fact that I can communicate all my thoughts with God in every moment and that He is very interested in me.

 

[downtime]

I don't really know what makes life interesting. I've always struggled with finding it very interesting. Faith in Christ has helped considerably with making everyday life feel like something I should be doing, but I suppose in some ways, I'm still in the dark with that. I'm excited to read what people post here, maybe it'll be a blessing to me.

 

[hoss2576]

Involvement with other people is what makes life interesting to me. NOT enabling, but being involved.

This. I will go one step further and say investing in other people.

 

[coby2]

One thing that gives my life purpose is praying for the lost. When I was depressed I helped people who were worse off than me. Lol I was so depressed that I started to witness to a bunch of atheist on an atheist forum. First thing I did after the suicide attempt and I got dumped in a mental hospital was bring 4 people to the Lord there and lol they asked me to do a service, put on Transformations, prayed for a lot of people there for healing and deliverance, one woman constantly tried to kill herself and got healed up, but then I fell in sin unfortunately.
Such a pity that we broke up, we could have had revival. They were all so open. Never seen such openness to the gospel in my life.

 

[crosstweed]

Lighting cocktail umbrellas on fire in the bathroom sink and watching them shrivel and writhe like unhappy miniature octopi.

One of life's little pleasures.

Extremely cathartic.

I highly recommend it.

 

[Oncefallen]

What makes life interesting?

Liberals. Because watching paint dry is so much more entertaining with them around.

I'd almost be willing to bet a month's income that Utah has not tested this theory at length.

 

[Sirk]

I can totally relate to your OP. I used to think that we were supposed to be happy and it was something that never really materialized for me. I like you have had suicidal thoughts in the past. Life is a hard road......especially when you think you should be happy. I guess I've come full circle because now I know that all that really matters is faith and hope. If you have those two things you've earned it and that is what life is all about.

 

[Lynx]

What makes life interesting for me right now is mashed potatoes. Very complex recipe - potatoes, butter and a little salt. Delicious!

 

[Dan58]

I was going to post what I find interesting, but I lost interest

Actually, anything you can be passionate about keeps things interesting.. New hobbies, a change in your life, a new house, job, car, wife, etc. I never get bored because I start projects, solve problems, or get involved in things I've always been curious about. Jesus suggested to live in the moment and don't worry about what tomorrow brings (Matthew 6:34).

 

[JosephsDreams]

Lighting cocktail umbrellas on fire in the bathroom sink and watching them shrivel and writhe like unhappy miniature octopi.

One of life's little pleasures.

Extremely cathartic.

I highly recommend it.

Hahahaha. We really have a bunch of characters here on this site...

 

[crosstweed]

Hahahaha. We really have a bunch of characters here on this site...

xD It's true, though! That was one of the most amusing things I've done all week...
Sometimes doing the occasionally weird thing every once in a while helps keep the curiosity alive.

 

[BeyondET]

I was going to post what I find interesting, but I lost interest

Actually, anything you can be passionate about keeps things interesting.. New hobbies, a change in your life, a new house, job, car, wife, etc. I never get bored because I start projects, solve problems, or get involved in things I've always been curious about. Jesus suggested to live in the moment and don't worry about what tomorrow brings (Matthew 6:34).

Very incouraging statement and The suggestions are heart felt thank you though I'd have to say the ladder is where I've come to be to complacent things i once was passionate about Ive let those drift to the back seat in my life I've never been married or have children etc., but I used to like doing much of what you just said also

 

[Lynx]

Hmm... interesting things, eh?

Sometimes the best fun looks like boredom to an outside observer.

 

[biblerahel]

I've been through sorrow of losing husband,brother and mom within a few years. Went through depression. But kept hanging in prayer asking the Lord to fill my emptiness. I asked him to make me happy, to return my joy. I kept trying new things, reading, crocheting, sewing, visiting friends whom I haven't seen for a while. Some of these activities helped me a little. Then I started to make some one else happy. Recent Christmas time I made some scarves to my lady co workers. The ladies ooh aahs over them made me happy. Some times it is a matter of time that heals your grief. Keep talking to the Lord how you feel and ask him to replenish you with fun life ahead and may he grant you the desires of your heart.

 

[Dino246]

How do these keep your life interesting? Please explain in detail in your own words. Please don't simply post a bunch of scripture.

I lose interest in things from time to time. Some things which hold my fascination one day are completely uninteresting on another. For me these interests wax and wane, and I've learned not to stress about it too much. I know if they are good things, the interest will return. Some days I can't wait to sit down and play drums, and sometimes they sit untouched for weeks. Unless there are darker thoughts hanging around, I wouldn't worry too much about the loss of interests for a while.

I also suspect that sometimes, the waning of other interests may be an invitation to draw close to the Lord... to make Him our sole interest for a while. We can even ask that He change our hearts so that we are genuinely passionate about time with Him (we can't ask that of a video game, a hobby, or a friend).

 

[AbigailZeke]

I've been about wondering what makes like interesting. Lately I've been losing interest in everything, even stuff I never thought I'd lose interest in. The same thing happened to me many years ago, but to a much greater degree and at that time it made me think constantly about suicide, but this time is much different.

Maybe it's because I've been through so much these last few years (being a full-time caregiver to my father who was dying of cancer, dealing with his passing, trying to take care of my elderly mom) that it has made me look at life in a totally new perspective, or maybe its part of my grieving process, or the fact that I have to stay strong for my mom, but this time it is not driving me to suicide. This time it's making me feel like I've come full circle, that I've been through the worst life has to offer and I made it through and now everything else is as King Solomon once put it, "just smoke and mirrors"..

But this isn't about me. I want to know what everyone's thoughts are on the subject..

What makes your life interesting? What do you think makes life interesting?

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I'd like to contribute, Gabe! Having recently re-discovered the beauty of life! I only really know from experience and things I've read so, pardon me if I start story telling lel... I went through something similar last year, I think. My favourite verse then was "everything is vanity and chasing after the wind..." (Ecclesiastes) At least, for me it was more like my escape, or excuse rather. I thought it was okay to stay... Disconnected. Ya know, Jesus and me against the world, every thing was gonna be fine. But there was nothing I found interest in doing, my life had no direction, I was going with the flow and I usually had no energy to get up in the morning. I told my mom then that I was just really really bored. I didn't see any point in doing anything.. Cause, again, it was all vanity! And I saw other people having fun and enjoying this life and I tried to push the thought that was wanting to find out what I was missing, instead, I found refuge in my ideals that, life without risks is better, and that they're all fake people and that they all had issues deep inside.. that they weren't perfect and that... They weren't any better than I. So what was the point? Little did I know that I was totally missing the whole point of living.

So I started finding things to satisfy the inner hunger of something I had no idea about (and again because I knew I believed in Jesus, it didn't occur to me that I was the problem). I thought I just had to keep looking for something (outside) and that I would eventually find what I really wanted (having no idea it was more internal than external). And yeah, I went with the wrong group of friends, got addicted to video games, got a boyfriend who was anti Jesus, but I still didn't find it. Sure, there were bursts of happiness (not joy, I can tell the difference now). But they were always temporary and I always found myself wanting MORE. Until I gave up. I thought to God that if life was only what I knew it was, it was meaningless, to me. I didn't understand at all. "Fear God and keep His commandments for this is the whole duty of man" it sounded too boring for me.

Long story short, I had to deal with the fruits of my wrong choices and, thankfully, it drew me closer to God and finally (sorry, the last two paragraphs were kinda off topic, but it had to be shared or I would forget my testimony lel), slowly but surely, I am starting to see the GOOD things. God had to take my focus off myself first for me to see what He has made. I find interest in many little things now but mostly with... People. My old thinking was "they don't really care" now its like (although not always, still learning here) "God cares for them like He cares for me."

With that said, the real thing that makes life interesting is love. And that love causes us to find interest in people, stuff or anything. Everything is fueled by love. When I started to understand the love that God has for me, there is an overflow of joy and energy to do things that I used to not enjoy, like going out with people!! I gotta admit, though I was never socially awkward, I was never a people person either. Now, though, I'm opening up and it's very risky! Putting your heart out there! But in doing so, I have found that this is the duty of man. And my inner thirst has been quenched. God is LOVE, after all.

Goodness that was so long! Props to you for reading the whole thing! Back to vacay mode.

 

[coby2]

It's lovely weather, kids are playing with the rabbits. We go to a kids park today. It's holiday. I enjoy my life when they're here. When I was alone for a day, I didn't feel alone anymore because of the rabbits I talk to. Come here Henk! Spent the day inside with the rabbits and CC lol. That's what makes my life interesting when they're with dad.