Living and Existing?

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  1. #1
    What might be the difference between living and existing?
     
    lfm1012, Jul 10, 2011 IP
  2. popgals

    popgals Peon

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    Hmm , living is that you live in the world with what you want ; existing is only showing you are existing there , not livable , no feeling , no love !
     
    popgals, Jul 11, 2011 IP
  3. Spoiltdiva

    Spoiltdiva Acclaimed Member

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    Just living has to do with merely existing.Just getting through your life.Those who live with fear merely exist.A life full of fear is only half lived.Living has to do with enjoying your life and creating it as opposed to having it made for you.
    Those who only exist will condemn those who live.Mediocre spirits will always condemn great spirits.
     
    Spoiltdiva, Jul 11, 2011 IP
  4. dipal76

    dipal76 Well-Known Member

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    #4
    Both words living and existing are similar.
    Main difference is:
    I am living in India
    I am existing member of this forum.
     
    dipal76, Jul 11, 2011 IP
  5. love**

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    Living a life means love,feeling,dreams
    and relation in your life.And Existing means
    to get rid away from particular thing it may
    be love,dreams,affection etc.
     
    love**, Jul 11, 2011 IP
  6. elicitservers

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    My dog is living, my computer is existing...I really am wondering what kind of differences you're seeking? You're comparing 2 different things.
     
    elicitservers, Jul 11, 2011 IP
  7. nitinleew

    nitinleew Well-Known Member

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    #7
    The man - living
    A vegetable - existing
    do you understand?:)
     
    nitinleew, Jul 11, 2011 IP
  8. Emily Johnson

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    In my opinion, existing is that you are breathing and walking around.. physically existing. Living means you are actually emotionally living. You are enjoying life, taking part in it, going along for the ride.
     
    Emily Johnson, Jul 11, 2011 IP
  9. Digital_shubhi

    Digital_shubhi Illustrious Member

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    You would only enjoy your life if you are fully living it. :)
     
    Digital_shubhi, Jul 11, 2011 IP
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    I would say that living implies to something that has life, and something that exists may not.
    For example, a rock exists, but it doesn't live because it isn't alive (it doesn't have life).
     
    moneymagnet, Jul 11, 2011 IP
  11. sohpia z

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    I think living means you have a real life and you like the way you live, or you may feel you are just existing, just not dead.
     
    sohpia z, Jul 11, 2011 IP
  12. MoonlightxSonata

    MoonlightxSonata Well-Known Member

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    Existing is going through the motions. Waking up only because your body's had enough sleep, not because you have a will to.

    Living is taking initiative in the life you lead. It may not be perfect but you're determined to make it better and worth having.
     
    MoonlightxSonata, Jul 12, 2011 IP
  13. jacobhot

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    Living is something which can move and feel but existing doesn't feel anything. that's the difference
     
    jacobhot, Jul 13, 2011 IP
  14. boundlessmartin

    boundlessmartin Active Member

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    #14
    I agree with jacobhot..
     
    boundlessmartin, Jul 13, 2011 IP
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    Existence is used for non living things because they are not live and have no life.
     
    Alicia Madison, Jul 14, 2011 IP
  16. The Webby

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    #16
    The basic difference is - Everything living thing must exist, but every existing thing may or may not be living..

    PS: shallow reply I know, but I'm not in mood of being philosophical right now..
     
    The Webby, Jul 14, 2011 IP