Hello

[hakas]

Hi everyone, I'm Jason,
I'm not a Buddhist, but I enjoy reading Buddhist philosophy, I especially like Dogen. I guess I am here for guidance/advice. I find that when buddhist philosophy affects me, I sometimes lose interest in my 'worldly, temporal' life, for example, I'm into literature but reflecting on 'undivided activity' by dogen, left me feeling like it is not really worth anything. Its not a depressive colourlessness, it just leaves me with a feeling that there is nothing really to do in this life, except meditate and become enlightened. I'm not really sure about enlightenment, I don't think I can accept it on the grounds of faith, so I don't think I really can dedicate my life to seeking it (though I feel that I meditate in some ways). I'm sorry if this is incoherent, but does anybody relate?
Thank you.

[Spiny le Norman]

Hi everyone, I'm Jason,
I'm not a Buddhist, but I enjoy reading Buddhist philosophy, I especially like Dogen. I guess I am here for guidance/advice. I find that when buddhist philosophy affects me, I sometimes lose interest in my 'worldly, temporal' life, for example, I'm into literature but reflecting on 'undivided activity' by dogen, left me feeling like it is not really worth anything. Its not a depressive colourlessness, it just leaves me with a feeling that there is nothing really to do in this life, except meditate and become enlightened. I'm not really sure about enlightenment, I don't think I can accept it on the grounds of faith, so I don't think I really can dedicate my life to seeking it (though I feel that I meditate in some ways). I'm sorry if this is incoherent, but does anybody relate?
Thank you.

Hi Jason, you might find it interesting to visit a Buddhist group or centre - is there anything local to you?

Spiny

[Monkey Mind]

Welcome to FreeSangha, Jason. I hope you enjoy your time here.

but does anybody relate?

Yes, I relate. These days I read very little fiction, and watch very little television. It is difficult for me to become interested in someone's make-believe life when I am so aware of my own make-believe life. 
Aside from nibbana/nirvana and/or the Boddhistva ideal, I think there are a lot of advantages to practicing the teachings of Buddha.

[Lobster]

nothing really to do in this life

Are you depressed? lazy? without compassion?
or prepared to make a difference to others less fortunate?
There are remedies.
There are half hearted Buddhists.

Is there any use in relating to you at all?
I hope so 

[Bodhisatta2012]

Enlightenment:  You'll know it when you get there.