The Universe's Indifference: Finding Meaning in Life Despite Cosmic Indifference

I recently read a book titled '‘You Are A Badass: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life” by Jen Sincero. You might have heard of it. It was a New York Times bestseller and, due largely to its title, stands out on a bookshelf like that one kid in class who was always on the verge of another detention, but was actually quite an introspective and philosophical dude when you got to know him.

The slightly brash, yet no bullshit approach suggested by its title made me believe that maybe there actually be could be a self-help book designed for me. I’ve started and stopped enough self-help books in my life to know how they have a habit of sucking you in with promises of nothing less than self-revelation, before introducing the new agey bullshit which seems to consume the whole genre. Unfortunately, “Your Are A Badass” has been the biggest offender of this self-help letdown that I’ve yet to experience.

The book starts out very promising for those of us who are not super spiritual. Sincero has a real knack for spinning the millennial experience into giggle-inducing lines, though about 50 pages in, things take a strange turn. Suddenly we’re bombarded with talk of the “Source Energy,” and how everything in the universe has a certain vibration. Sincero promises us that the universe loves us… it love us so much.

So, this might go without saying, but unfortunately, “You Are a Bad Ass” is nothing more than a bunch of new age hooey wrapped in a carefully crafted marketing disguise for millennials down on their luck. But it got me thinking, if the universe is as indifferent to our lives as I assume it is, what does that mean for us and the meaning for our existence? Do our lives even need a meaning? Here is how I see it:

The universe is vast, complex, and beautiful. It's home to billions of galaxies, each containing billions of stars and planets. It's a place of wonder and mystery, with countless secrets waiting to be uncovered. However, there's one thing that the universe doesn't care about, and that's you.

You might think that you're important, that your life matters, and that the universe somehow revolves around you. But the truth is, you're just a tiny speck in the grand scheme of things. Your existence is nothing more than a blip on the cosmic radar, a fleeting moment in the vastness of time and space.

The universe doesn't care about you, your problems, your achievements, or your failures. It doesn't care if you're happy or sad, rich or poor, successful or a failure. It's indifferent to your hopes, dreams, and aspirations. It's not out to get you, nor is it trying to help you. It simply is.

Some might find this realization depressing, but it's actually quite liberating. Knowing that the universe doesn't care about you can be a powerful motivator. It can help you let go of your ego and focus on what really matters. It can free you from the fear of failure, the pressure to succeed, and the need for validation from others.

At the same time, it's important to remember that just because the universe doesn't care about you, it doesn't mean that your life is meaningless. On the contrary, your life is incredibly meaningful, but it's up to you to give it meaning. You have the power to create your own purpose, to pursue your own passions, and to make a difference in the world. You don't need the universe's approval or validation to do any of that.

In fact, the universe's indifference can be a source of inspiration. It means that you're free to chart your own course, to explore your own path, and to create your own destiny. You're not bound by anyone or anything, and that's a rare and precious gift.

In conclusion, the universe doesn't care about you, but that's not a bad thing. It's a reminder that you're not the center of the universe, but you're still an integral part of it. You have the power to make your life meaningful, to pursue your dreams, and to make a difference in the world. So don't worry about what the universe thinks of you, and focus on what you think of yourself.