"Truth will not make us rich, but it will make us free. Freedom to think and act beyond our own perceived limitations." Durant, The Story of Philosophy"
Does our society even value truth anymore? No matter where you look someone is bending the truth or out and out lying to achieve personal gratification. I read something once that conceived me that I am not a pessimist, but a skeptic. It is so hard to believe what anyone says, because no one says anything that does not personally benefit their own self interests.
Where does one find peace in a world designed to trample the underdog; to cheat others of their hard work and dedication; to emotionally destroy one's sense of accomplishment by degrading their talents. I do not know the answer to how we change the world, but it seems we are headed in the wrong direction. A society where deceit and self promotion is honored and truth no longer exists is fast becoming a dead culture.
Hundreds of years ago humanity relied on each other in order to survive. We worked together to feed our families, build our homes, and protect each other. In our "enlightened," industrialized world you need only yourself, a good grocery store to supply your worldly needs, and an internet connection so you don't get lonely. Is it any wonder why our society is losing ground?
Monday, October 3, 2011
Life's Chaos
"So much of our life if meaningless; a vacillation of futility where we strive with the chaos about us and within us." Durant, The Story of Philosophy
Why is it that no matter how hard you work or strive to make a difference in the world, the chaos of our environment and the contradictions within our own hearts seems to get in the way of accomplishing anything meaningful? How does one overcome ones own shortcomings?
Do you ever feel like there is something significant you should do, but you struggle with your own mind and soul to figure out what it is? I feel like this all the time; and when time finally avails itself, I am often too tired to know where to start, so I sit and do nothing. I need to learn the fine art of doing ...
Why is it that no matter how hard you work or strive to make a difference in the world, the chaos of our environment and the contradictions within our own hearts seems to get in the way of accomplishing anything meaningful? How does one overcome ones own shortcomings?
Do you ever feel like there is something significant you should do, but you struggle with your own mind and soul to figure out what it is? I feel like this all the time; and when time finally avails itself, I am often too tired to know where to start, so I sit and do nothing. I need to learn the fine art of doing ...
Friday, November 26, 2010
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