“I don’t need to do anything.”
That’s what the 11-year old Sheldon Cooper says to his grandmother.
This is not a tantrum.
Although fictional, he is a super-intelligent and his intellect is currently processing the Introduction to Philosphy class.
In this existential crisis, he wonders: what’s real, what’s not?
What’s the purpose behind doing anything?
You must have found yourself in a similar mindspace some time, right?
Yes, you can imitate him, resign and lie down
Stare at the ceiling and contemplate the futility of existence.
After all, isn’t introspection the greatest tool to enlightenment?
But if it’s only going to take you on a downward spiral, leaving responsibilities, loved ones and everything else, is it worth it?
Sheldon eventually learns: Doesn’t matter if it’s real or not.
It’s not about ‘What’s the point of it all?’
Philosophy is about: what is the point of it all?
Curiously kindles child-like excitement.
The journey of finding meaning is what gives life meaning.
So chill, don’t do a Bheja Fry.
The next time you get into these automatic thoughts, remind yourself of one simple thing.
Life may be meaningless. That doesn’t make it any less beautiful.
