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  • Story Listed as: True Life For Teens
  • Theme: Mystery
  • Subject: Ethics / Morality
  • Published: 05/04/2023

Do We Exist?

By Lain Iwakura
Born 2002, F, from Oregon, United States
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While it can be argued that we exist in the memories of others, whether or not we actually exist is a much more complicated question. We may exist in the physical world, but our identities are constantly shaped by our environment and those around us. We may have our own thoughts and feelings, but there is no way to prove that these are our own and not a result of the collective consciousness. Ultimately, the question of whether we actually exist is one that is difficult to answer.

The body exists only to verify one's own existence. The body is the physical representation of the individual, the tangible evidence of their being in the world. It is the only evidence that one is alive and therefore, serves as a reminder of their existence. The body is a powerful tool for self-expression and identity, and is a representation of our inner self and values. It is with our body that we can interact with our environment and form meaningful connections with others. This is because our body serves as a gateway to our emotions, thoughts, and feelings. It is through our body that we are able to share our stories, feelings, and values with the world. Our body is also a way to communicate with others, as it is a tool for physical expression and connection. Moreover, the body is a reminder of our mortality, and serves as a way to connect to our past, present, and future. People only have substance within the memories of other people. People are defined by their actions and the impressions they leave in the minds of others. The body is the vessel that carries out these actions and leaves these impressions. Without these, a person would cease to exist. Without a body, a person's identity would be lost and forgotten. People's legacies and stories only survive if others remember them. Remembrance is the only way to ensure a person's legacy continues, even after they are gone. A person's identity is built from their thoughts, feelings, and actions, and it is the body that makes these aspects tangible. Without a body, the individual's actions, words, and expressions of love, or hatred, would cease to exist. It is only through the body that people can express themselves, and it is only through the memories of others that they are remembered.

I only exist inside those people aware of my existence. I'm nothing but an idea, a notion of what I want to be. I can shape my identity however I want, but the truth is I'm nothing without those around me who are aware of my existence. My identity is fluid and ever-changing, and that's ok. I'm nothing more than an image of someone else's mind. I have no control over my own destiny, and I have no real power. I'm just a figment of someone else's imagination. I am nothing more than a reflection of someone else's thoughts, feelings, and beliefs. I am a product of the world around me, and my actions are determined by the people who shape my reality. I exist only in the minds of those who choose to remember me.
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Iwakura Rein

05/07/2023

I will finish my story when I have time.

I will finish my story when I have time.

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Ricky Sholar

05/07/2023

You left this old country boy a little befuddled.

I exist and reside in this old world not because I am in somebodies memory but because I am here in this bodily form until it no longer can sustain life. Once this heart stops pumping then I will only exist in the minds of those who knew me.

Please forgive me if it seems like I am trying to correct you for that is not...
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You left this old country boy a little befuddled.

I exist and reside in this old world not because I am in somebodies memory but because I am here in this bodily form until it no longer can sustain life. Once this heart stops pumping then I will only exist in the minds of those who knew me.

Please forgive me if it seems like I am trying to correct you for that is not my intentions. I am hoping that what I wrote is close to what you are saying.

I merely look to understand.

WRITE ON

R. I. C. K. Y
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Iwakura Rein

05/07/2023

What you are saying makes perfect sense to me. The point I was trying to make is exactly this. I am glad that you have understood the concept of existence to the extent I have too.

What you are saying makes perfect sense to me. The point I was trying to make is exactly this. I am glad that you have understood the concept of existence to the extent I have too.

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Achu biju

05/06/2023

True sis!

True sis!

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