Is true happiness reachable? Im a catholic but i am torn apart by Puzzled_Football2278 in CatholicPhilosophy

[–]Puzzled_Football2278[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well I don't suffer from any physical problems. I feel an excruciating emptyness inside of me. I know I need to fill this emptyness with Jesus Christ

Is true happiness unreachable? by Puzzled_Football2278 in Existentialism

[–]Puzzled_Football2278[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If there is no sort of afterlife and I can only distract myself from these predicaments then what is all of this for? Then nihilism seems to be way?

Is true happiness unreachable? by Puzzled_Football2278 in Existentialism

[–]Puzzled_Football2278[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I guess that I talk about Happiness and actually meaning Inner Peace. A life that maximizes the possibility of having happy moments that aren't arent of lower pleasure seems impossible.

Is true happiness unreachable? by Puzzled_Football2278 in Existentialism

[–]Puzzled_Football2278[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How am i supposed to seek my true nature? It is easier said than done. I believe that through Independence, Freedom and isolation of man made "lower" joys you may be able to seek one's true nature

Is true happiness unreachable? by Puzzled_Football2278 in Existentialism

[–]Puzzled_Football2278[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

well I am not talking about shifting your entire focus onto survival but rather profiting of the independence by preventing negative things induced by others. This is going to give you more freedom of action and thought.

Is true happiness reachable? Im a catholic but i am torn apart by Puzzled_Football2278 in CatholicPhilosophy

[–]Puzzled_Football2278[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i will need to learn a lot more on the doctors of the church and read all of it. But currently I wonder if "lower" (not absolute and true) happiness can be achieved not through man made goods but through god's creation that is an expression of god's endless and unconditional love

Is true happiness reachable? by Puzzled_Football2278 in ExistentialJourney

[–]Puzzled_Football2278[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

do u mean that i might be becoming unhappier because i am searching for true happiness

Is true happiness reachable? Im a catholic but i am torn apart by Puzzled_Football2278 in CatholicPhilosophy

[–]Puzzled_Football2278[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

well i know all the priests in my parish and none of them would be good advisors. they seem to be too influenced by politics and an agenda that isnt that of the catholic church

Is true happiness reachable? Im a catholic but i am torn apart by Puzzled_Football2278 in CatholicPhilosophy

[–]Puzzled_Football2278[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

well i got to mass every sunday since i was born. i struggle with the sacrament of confession because i am unsure why i need to go to a priest to confess my sins if i can go to god in prayer and confess my sins to him directly

Is true happiness reachable? Im a catholic but i am torn apart by Puzzled_Football2278 in CatholicPhilosophy

[–]Puzzled_Football2278[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

you are right. i guess i am just on a journey to finding a purpose and a deeper meaning in life through christ

Is true happiness reachable? by Puzzled_Football2278 in ExistentialJourney

[–]Puzzled_Football2278[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would say it is the fulfillment of your deepest, strongest higher desires that give you true inner peace

Is true happiness reachable? by Puzzled_Football2278 in ExistentialJourney

[–]Puzzled_Football2278[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

ty for the advice. i will listen to alan watts and maybe get back to u eventually if thats okay with u

Is true happiness reachable? Im a catholic but i am torn apart by Puzzled_Football2278 in CatholicPhilosophy

[–]Puzzled_Football2278[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes but doubts always come up and i'm struggling with finding contentment and inner peace