I was recently chatting with a friend who believes we might be living in hell — or in some sort of simulation.
Because life often feels like a never-ending series of unfortunate events.
And honestly, I can’t say I fully disagree. Part of the human condition, I think, is questioning why we’re here.
We all experience moments of existential dread — those quiet realizations that we didn’t ask to be born, yet we’re expected to wake up every day, fend for ourselves, and figure out how to survive.
It’s overwhelming. No one gave us a manual. We’re just thrown into existence and told to figure it out. Here’s how I’ve learned to escape my existential dread.
The best advice I’ve come up with for this is knowing that most of us go through it.
But the difference is, some people are blissfully unaware of that existential weight.
Not because they’re in denial, but because they’ve discovered things that light them up so much that their focus has completely shifted. Their joy drowns out the dread.
And I realized… I’ve done that too.
My biggest passion in life is my husband. He brings me peace and purpose.
Another deep passion of mine is writing — whether it’s novels, articles, or scripts for my YouTube channel. I come alive when I’m creating.
I’m also passionate about pole dancing, spreading the message of the Law of Attraction, and creating travel content about Las Vegas. I have so much pride in my city — I genuinely believe it’s the best city in the world.
And I love making childfree content, too. In a world that often vilifies women who don’t want kids and treats us like “wasted wombs,” I find joy and power in uplifting other childfree women who are living full, vibrant lives.
In many ways, I’ve intentionally filled my life — and my schedule — with things that make me excited to be alive. And I think that’s the secret. That’s the hack.
People who are deeply depressed often look at happy people and wonder, “How? How is this person happy to be alive? How is this person OK existing in this dark, broken world?“
And the truth is, the happiest people I know aren’t immune to existential dread. They’ve just learned to drown it out with passion, purpose, and joy.
They’ve built a life worth waking up to. And that’s what I’ve tried to do, too.
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