Q: Can nothing exist?
A: In the simplest of terms --- no; it is literally impossible.
The proof for this is very simple: if nothing did, in fact, exist, then it would be a something, rather than nothing.
Q: Why does something exist, as opposed to nothing ever having existed?
A: The fact that this question exists is quite puzzling, so what does it really mean?
Wouldn't it be so much simpler for there to be a lack of events; pure nothingness?
In "theory," it might seem simpler, but the postulation of nothing existing is rendered moot by several concepts --- Newton's third law, and the self-evident fact that things do exist --- to name a few.
Thus, in a world where things exist, matters are inherently more complicated.
But, is that to say that the fact that things exist automatically insinuates that there is a higher meaning to things?
Perhaps, in the eyes of certain minds (such as my own).
Or perhaps, even deeper, if nothing did (at least at one time) exist, then that would mean that all things somehow came from that "nothing."
That would make "nothing" much more than just what it is thought to be --- it would be the embodiment of infinite potential, in that case.
But if that were the case, then how would such a myriad of universal laws have come to be, particularly the ones that dictate the creation and destruction of matter?
That's the dilemma, at least in this scenario, as it seems to be purely paradoxical --- why would there be laws preventing nothing from existing if all things could have potentially originated from nothing?
But, that's where things come to a halt --- the issue becomes hopelessly hemmed with paradox beyond this point.
Alas, there is no real answer.
That is as far as I will take it, but that doesn't mean that the discussion is over.
Q: What virtue is there in actually trying hard at anything?
A: A very good question (and one that's also quite relevant to many people), indeed.
The objective of doing anything is to know accomplishment, but to what degree said feeling of accomplishment is desired (and in what quantity, as well) largely determines how much work one is willing to put forth in doing something. To this end, what the goal actually is doesn't matter quite so much as the satisfaction that accompanies it.
So, under what circumstances would actual exertion of effort be plausible, as opposed to organized, structured placings of effort (as is common with musicians)?
Answering this requires that one analyze the goal-getting process.
For example, if a person is to be honest as to how often they do a certain amount of a given activity at a certain time, their answer is likely to be not very often at all, even if they do set aside time (regardless of how much) to do said activity.
Scheduling is, quite simply, always tentative.
Therefore, the only way to make satisfying these constant demands feasible is to live in an environment where there is imposed pressure to perform all the time.
If a person is to become accustomed to performing at their very best, then they must have reason to do so at most, if not all times.
It is for this very reason that almost all top musicians in the world double as a teacher, as well as a player, so as to keep the pressure on them at all times.
But, what if you're not exactly trying to be on your a-game all the time?
In that case, it all comes down to you.
Though the only way to truly push your own boundaries is to get used to pushing yourself every time you do whatever it is you're trying to do.
So, instead of making fickle schedules, just make a rough time-frame of where you can do something and just have at it.
Treat activity as something fun β not as something that has to be a trudge β this is essentially the only way that virtue for intensive activity can exist, in a way of sorts, because (if it is not so) failure in making it fun leads to the creation of a weak foundation, regardless of how attractive the edifice itself is.
You win some, you lose some.
And that's about it.
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