I wanted to add this to inthedarkness’ Point of Life thread, but edits (additions aren’t allowed in slow mode so I’ll setting for this.
Gotta run.
Lausten here we see the problem incarnated in this demonstration of utter emptiness that I’m witnessed too much. Great springboard, into the problem with modern popular philosophy’s failure of relevance. (It’s not wise to move forward with eyes frozen to the rear view mirror)
A new appreciation is needed for people who presume to act like gods. Or not. At least it helps one make sense of our destructive trajectory, and opens one to focusing on ourselves and today, with a semblance of peace and gratitude for what one is still lucky enough to possess.
Pretty straightforward
Fundamental concepts, the cornerstone, benchmark, for a deeper appreciation of ourselves and the world around us.
Physical Reality ~ Human Mindscape divide
We are evolved biological creatures, a product of Earth’s processes.
Our body is the product of half billion years of a specific bloodline succeeding developing.
Our mind, thoughts, ego, soul are the product of our body communicating with itself, as all living creatures need to be able to do according to their circumstance and needs.
Another thing, appreciating evolution, helps us appreciate out intimate connections with and dependence our Earth, and healthy environments - which is the only way it will every rise in our awareness and priorities. Another require before any kind of turn around can be hoped for.
If one has spent no time studying evolution and musing on the pageant through deep-time, the one that created the environments, that created and sustain us.
Then one don’t know time, nor anything of the depth we possess within our skin and bones. One is left clueless about oneself, not matter how many stories we create.
No wonder so many are lost. It’s a sad problem that ancient philosophy can’t help with, ancient philosophy is all about progress and the glory of man above all else.
This is a quickie with an irritated Maddy and more wood to deal with after that. I’ve watched Simon Cushing - more missed opportunities… perhaps teaching moments though, later.