Wikipedia defines philosophy as the study of general and fundamental questions about existence, knowledge, values, reason, mind, and language. As I've grown older, I've realized looking back on my life that I have, admittedly, missed out on certain things. I have taken for granted, the time that comes from youth and knowing that I do have regrets, though they may be small, of things I didn't do, ideas, goals, interests, etc. that weren't pursued. Hindsight 20/20, I see that I was tied up too much, in myself and the small world which surrounded me. I think that the realization of this is a good thing, even now, at an older age. There is still time to question, still time to pursue new knowledge and to find ways to better one's self.
In my recent delving, I've run across some philosophers of sorts, and found various videos that have pushed me down the path of philosophy, questioning aspects of life, and to some extent, death. I'm not sure if anyone else has a care but I enjoy posting about things I find to be of interest so I'll leave this thread for those who want to take the time to ponder.
Sadhguru on Life
Sadhguru on Death
Philosophy
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Necron 99
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“He found himself wondering at times, especially in the autumn, about the wild lands, and strange visions of mountains that he had never seen came into his dreams.” - Fellowship of the Ring, J.R.R. Tolkien
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Ancalagon
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Good stuff on that first video. Working on one's thoughts sounds simple but is pretty profound. Its definitely something I can stand to improve upon. Which actually ties in to a paragraph I read in a book today which incorporates stories, quotes, and info from His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu.
Unforgiveness robs us of our ability to enjoy and appreciate our life, because we are trapped in a past filled with anger and bitterness. Forgiveness allows us to move beyond the past and appreciate the present, including the drops of rain falling on our face.
That's wisdom right there.
Good stuff on that first video. Working on one's thoughts sounds simple but is pretty profound. Its definitely something I can stand to improve upon. Which actually ties in to a paragraph I read in a book today which incorporates stories, quotes, and info from His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu.
Unforgiveness robs us of our ability to enjoy and appreciate our life, because we are trapped in a past filled with anger and bitterness. Forgiveness allows us to move beyond the past and appreciate the present, including the drops of rain falling on our face.
That's wisdom right there.
“Once you give a charlatan power over you, you almost never get it back.” - Carl Sagan