It’s only rock ‘n roll (But I like it)!

According to ancient Greek mythology, Sisyphus was a deviant tyrant punished by the gods for trickery. The gods forced him to roll a huge boulder up a hill only for it to roll back down every time it neared the top. Sisyphus was condemned to repeat this action for eternity.

The Myth of Sisyphus is a 1942 philosophical essay by Albert Camus. Camus’ Sisyphus is celebrated as an ‘absurd hero.’ He presents Sisyphus as a human that has, in the face of endless repetitive labour, let go of time and found joy in the present. As he concludes, “The struggle itself ... is enough to fill a person's heart. We must imagine Sisyphus happy.”

How might the myth of Sisyphus be relevant to us today? 

It helps us to recognise that the world is absurd - without inherent meaning or reason - and that humans have to try and construct meaning in their lives.

The Myth of Sisyphus challenges us to find the courage, determination, and resilience to persevere in the face of adversity. It challenges us to seek out the deeper purpose and values that give our lives meaning and significance, and to embrace the ups and downs of the journey.

What gives your life meaning?