I have many personal beliefs that I hold close to my heart, these things, I believe, are the nitty-gritty to what makes a person’s character and how they view, as well as, how they interact with the world. It is almost impossible to sum up who I am in a few short lines but the one belief, or “Philosophy” that I have consistently kept in my thoughts during my life is the thought that “life is fleeting”. Life is a constant struggle between working to live and living to work, all around us every day we see the realities of life and how short and cruel it can sometimes be. Therefore, we must enjoy the in-between moments to their fullest because inevitably we will all fade into the past before we fade out of memory. We must make as many of those memories as we possibly can while we still can, so we may look back on a life lived well and not one filled with the unimportant “material reality” that society has burdened our shoulders with. Over the years a few things have helped me to stick to the path of what I believe is the key to not only living a good fulfilling life but being the best “Human” being you can possibly be; living as a “Humane” being, letting go , and enjoying those around you.
People in general find meaning in their lives by associating with so called “special values” (Kamler, Howard “Life Philosophy and Lifestyle”, 1983). “Life Philosophy”, is one of these “special values”, according to Kamler, that people will hold fast to no matter what anyone else thinks or says. Socrates is a good example of this, he held fast to his “life philosophy” of loyalty and honesty to the state even when it went against him. These “life philosophies”, I believe, form the basis of how a person interacts with the world around them, instills ...
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...we were never in control of in the first place, we can then more ably appreciate both our lives and the people in them for who and what they are. Letting go of uncontrollable circumstance also allows us a individuals to focus on those things that we can control, such as the direction we want to take our lives or the relationships in our lives. The ability to make the conscious decision to rid yourself of these negative influences so that you may enjoy your life as it is unfolding each and every precious day is another existential necessity, I believe, to us as human beings. Our short time here on earth is much too precious to spend hanging on to insignificant unchangeable realities that come by in our daily lives, accept “what is’ and let go of “what was” or “could have been”, this I feel is one way to live a much happier fulfilling life and also to enjoy that life.
We are only in charge of ourselves. If we allow our negative emotions to overwhelm us, our loved ones can never help us fully recover if we do not help ourselves. Works Cited stillnessspeaks.com, 2008. Web. 21 January 2014.
...tive occurrences in life, and even manage to derive some positives from such experiences. Those who argue against this concept do it on a basic level, without truly understanding the impact of eternal recurrence on a free spirit. Such arguments are made on a surface interpretation, without taking into account; the fact that such an approach involves a person’s every move throughout their life, as they seek to achieve the most fulfilling life experience, regardless of wealth or social status. In the end, the adoption of such an approach depends on personal perception, because some people might view the opportunity to relive every moment of their lives as an opportunity not to be missed, while others might view it as an unnecessary burden.
It could even be said that those for whom life has never appeared problematic, have not really found - nor can they ever know - the meaning of life. For these people Life is just a matter of `living', and the question of its meaning simply does not arise.
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Life, such a broad yet concise topic. A multitude of different people and cultures offer different opinions on what gives life value and how to obtain satisfaction in our lives. For example, the typical “American Dream” is defined as attaining wealth and success through hard work, while many Spanish cultures consider closeness within a family a valuable trait in life. Whether it is family, success, love, or faith, every citizen in each different culture finds what brings him or her joy and does whatever it takes to reach this satisfaction. There are three specific aspects of my life which make life worth living; these include my faith, my family, and the talents I have been blessed with.
In the world there are two distinct types of things. There are things that exist external to us, such as one's reputation or a relationship. We do not have direct control over these things since they exist outside of us. Then there are internal things that we do have control over, like out desires, or things we dislike. The internal things can be controlled, while the external can be harder to control. Some philosophers even believe that the external things cannot be controlled, and attempting to control them will just bring unhappiness.
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In the last 5 weeks, we have learned about personalities, learning styles, temperaments, and emotional intelligence. For the learning styles, we took a personality test only to find out what kind of personality trait we have. Temperaments are the way we learn how we want to handle things in life. Emotional intelligence is how we learn to read each other, and learning how and when to say something to diffuse a confrontation. There are four different kinds of temperament’s. There is analyzers, supporters, creators, and directors (Bethel University, 2006). Analyzers like for things to be organized and dedicated to their work. Dedication is a great attribute for an analyzer. Supporters take things
Life is not merely something that we experience outwardly. It can be an awakening to imagination, emotion, and true virtue. As we experience feelings in the way Puddleglum lived, believing in something so profound and so realistic that no apathy or emptiness could ever dissuade him, we can learn to live a life worth continuing. Keeping our eyes on that which is not fleeting or passing away, we can learn to feel more and with purpose. As 1 John 2:17 declares, “And the world is passing away with all its desires, but the person who does the will of God remains
Socrates said, “the unexamined life is not worth living.” He believed that the point of life was to learn from living. If we rigidly adhere to any one line of thinking, if we fail to examine and question our actions and thoughts, if we fail to examine our life, if we fail to learn from our mistakes, then what is the point indeed?
Socrates focuses his philosophy on life entirely on the discovery of knowledge and wisdom, ethics, and the soul. He was obsessed with seeking of knowledge and wisdom: he believed that they are the key to a good life. He went on to state that, “an unexamined life, is a life not worth living.” According to him, knowledge and wisdom correlate to ethical actions, ultimately resulting in a life of happiness, by
Life is the ultimate value for each and every one of us. Probably the single most important thing we can do in life is to serve the purpose in which we were created. I still do not have a clear view of what my Philosophy of life is, but I do have a better understanding of the path I need to take to seek those answers and am well on my way of accomplishing this goal.
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People may say that the “Good Life”, is what you make to be; that in order to have a good life you have to work hard, get and education and be kind to others, others may say that you have to follow the laws given by God and you may have a good life along with a long an peaceful life. While other may just simply go with the flow; for this paper, two excerpts were read The Republic and The Human Search for Meaning which are supposed to bring an understanding on how to achieve the “wealth” of the soul that will allow the readers to experience the “Good life” as Plato and his thinkers.
One simple consideration that can change the course of how people think about their approach to life is, the examination of the influences that they have on other people’s lives. An individual could also look outwards and analyze the impact that other people have on that individual’s life. One should also self-reflect and search for how their thoughts and actions craft a pathway towards their own destiny. The statement by Socrates, “the unexamined life is not worth living,” is an interesting statement that requires a considerable amount of analysis.