It is that every one of us, as an individual, is responsibleresponsible for what we do, responsible for who we are, responsible for the way we face and deal with the world, responsible, ultimately, for the way the world is.
It is, in a very short phrase, the philosophy of no excuses!
Life may be difficult; circumstances may be impossible. There may be obstacles, not the least of which is our own personalities, characters, emotions and limited means or intelligence.
But, nevertheless, we are responsible. We cannot shift the burden onto God, or nature, or the ways of the world. If nature made us one way, it is up to us to decide what we are to do with what nature gave uswhether to go along or fight back, to modify or transcend nature.
But it is an oversimplification of what God is about. If God were some disinterested creator, existentialism would make as much or little sense as any other philosophy. But God cares about his creation and durn tootin’ he wants his creation to care about him. Far from saying “don’t put your burden on me,” he says “cast your cares on me.” It’s an invitation too many people are too proud to accept.
I agree with all that you say. It boils down to responsibility for one’s self. Also, there are a lot of opportunities out there and classes that teach how to take advantage of opportunities. Look at your state’s DOL and see the jobs lists they have. Georgia has quite a list and it never seems to get filled.