Coffee Break Existentialism: More Fun Than It Sounds

Ever feel like your stapler has more meaning than your Monday morning? That's your existential side peeking out. Don't worry, it happens to the best of us.

Existentialism isn't about gloomy philosophers in cafes (though they do enjoy a good espresso). It's about you, your freedom, and the choices you make in a world without pre-written rules.

Think of it like this: you're handed a blank canvas instead of a paint-by-numbers kit. Scary? A little. Liberating? Absolutely. You get to define what your masterpiece means.

Sartre, a big name in existentialism, once said, "We are condemned to be free." Heavy stuff, but he's basically saying we're responsible for our choices, even if the options stink.

But hey, it's not all doom and gloom! This freedom means you can choose to find meaning in the everyday. Helping a colleague, acing that presentation, even picking the perfect donut.

Remember Camus and his absurd hero, Sisyphus, eternally pushing a boulder uphill? Camus saw him as a badass. Why? Because Sisyphus owned his struggle and found meaning in the doing.

Existentialism is about embracing the absurdity, the unknown, and saying "yes" to the chaos of life. It's about finding your own path, even if it means forging it through a cubicle farm.

So, next time you're staring blankly at your computer screen, remember: you are the author of your own story. Make it a good one.

Go ahead, grab that extra donut. You've earned it, champ. You're living your best existential life, one choice at a time.

And hey, if anyone asks what you're smiling about, just tell them you're having an existential breakthrough. They'll totally understand.