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If you believe in reincarnation, do you suppose at some point everyone gets to experience the very best life imaginable? (lemmy.world)

submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by LemmyKnowsBest@lemmy.world to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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Edit: Goddamnit will one of you please comprehend my question and give a relevant response.

I didn't ask whether or not you think souls are real or what you think about Buddha

This is not a creative writing prompt nor a place for you to pontificate your religious ponderings! 🙄

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[–] theneverfox@pawb.social 2 points 1 year ago

What's the best life possible?

Honestly, if you have a pretty good life, and you are wired for happiness, that's about as good as it gets. Wealth, ability, fame, respect... Those all have an aspect of continuous struggle. And ultimately, it'll be subjective

But someone with a happy childhood, low stress, satisfying relationships, and an enjoyable, stable daily life? Coupled with a brain wired to enjoy life? I'm not sure it gets much better than that, and there's people like that everywhere.

So I'd say yeah, probably