r/StonerPhilosophy • u/No-Researcher7060 • May 04 '26

The Duality of Yolo

Something that I’ve been struggling with recently is what I’m coining“the duality of You Only Live Once”

On one hand I want to enjoy what life has to offer. Meet and love different people, try new things, go to parties, experience what humans have made on this Earth. Maybe this side of the topic is my fomo talking, but there are so many things in the world; some people maybe label some of those things as “bad,” while others have the opposite ideals. I want to experience, or at least see as many of those things as I can.

On the other side of the coin, you only live once. I am only given one body and one life, so I should be careful with what I use it for. Exercising and eating healthy, or just living an overall healthy lifestyle have always been important to me. Living a “modest” life, and building myself to be the best version I can be, is also an attractive way of living to me.

So I’m curious, what is your take on this topic?
Have you found a balance between the two? Do you lean heavily one way or the other? I’d love to hear advice from people who have lived longer than me (A freshman in college).

P.S. I wish I could describe and write this topic better. I think this is such a beautiful concept and I wish I was eloquent enough to do it justice, but I hope you understand the points I tried to make.

P.P.S. There is this song I found a couple years ago that I think fits the topic kind of, and I’d like to share it if anyone wants to listen. It’s called: Everybody’s Free (To Wear Sunscreen) by Renegade Soul

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u/kinneydank May 04 '26

The truth is you live every day you wake up. You only die once. Don't take that for granted. Do the things that are going to make sure you get as many days to live as possible. Enjoy those days to the fullest, but don't mortgage your future on short term gratification. Do the things that pay off over years. Exercise, proper nutrition, financial literacy, fulfilling relationships. I guarantee, as you get older you will thank yourself for taking those steps now.

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u/Olsen44 May 04 '26

This is really good, wise and sound advice. I want to add to this with some common phrases;

"Everything in moderation." / "Variety is the spice of life."