MUSINGS
MUSINGS
Why The Universe Won’t Allow Me To Work For Someone Else. (I’ve Tried Many Times.)
Throughout my twenties I failed at every single attempt I made to get serious.
The ingredients were: an exceptionally high opinion of myself and an objectively entertaining personality that made it easy to coast. The result was: a depressive spiral into nihilism. Nihilism was, actually, the cop-out to justify my lack of traction. I knew I was smart — and I am not sorry to admit I still think I’m smarter than most.
Why, to this day, is it still impossible for me to commit myself to tasks delegated to me by others?
Perspective is fascinating.
I’ve seen self-described idiots arrive at fascinating conclusions and, conversely, well-educated elitists come to some of the most embarrassing ones.
We’re all born into unique circumstances, and while we may witness the same events, the things we extrapolate and carry with us throughout life vary wildly if we are encouraged to let our minds run free.
Unfortunately, creatively analyzing shared events is discouraged. Even entertaining the possibility that widely held beliefs could be wrong can have you banned from society altogether.
Socrates, for example, was put to death for exploring ideas. He said: “The Unexamined Life is Not Worth Living.”
I could not agree more. There is nothing more disgusting to me than someone who refuses to engage in independent thought. All ideas can become portals to greater truth if you’re adventurous. Do not be discouraged, and do not leave the “thinking” to the self-appointed thought leaders. Relying on anyone besides yourself is a dereliction of duty. There is no greater responsibility.
Participate!
Here, I will offer my perspective on everything, and see where each subject carries me. You’re invited to participate with me, if you choose.