Post #202752 by Kaiwaza on Mon, Dec 12, 2005 11:58 AM

I've often thought about what you're asking. Personally, I have no spouse or children which, by necessity, DO take up a lot of time & concern. I collect Hawaiian/exotica music and am also involved with beauty pageants on a local & state level...two very escapist interests. For the life of me, I CAN NOT imagine how people function without some escapist pursuits on a regular basis...I'd blow my stack and feel that life has no meaning whatsoever.
I guess that's where this leads eventually..not to be too esoteric, but.....I guess we are searching for meaning in life and, as I don't particularly find ANY anywhere, really, I think it's pleasurable to fill our time with enjoyable pursuits that fill our minds with pleasant images. Perhaps other people find their meaning elsewhere (churches, community groups, family) and they don't need "filler." I need a lot of "filler" or it all seems rather pointless to even be here. The issue for me is always balancing hedonism with activities that will benefit others as well.

Paradise is a state of mind.

[ Edited by: Kaiwaza 2005-12-12 11:59 ]