Great analysis. Very few people really THINK. With regard to what you're talking about in the video, I agree with your existential assessment that the "greater than ourselves" phenomena are primarily geared toward transcending our individual limitations (personal psyches, mortality, etc.). In many cases, the outcomes of such a venture are "good"; in many cases, "bad"... I also think that a human can only digest so much at one time (whether it be food, or consciousness/awareness). This is why most individuals gain knowledge and wisdom gradually, over time, and with pertinent experience. Perhaps limitation can only be reduced, rather than be evaded completely... and maybe it is even our limitation that creates a foundation of meaning in life.
I like this idea of limitations creating meaning. Seems like there's a lot of potential there. Even the word "define" comes from the idea of "limit". Without limitations we have no form.
@@QuestforaMeaningfulLife well put! agreed. It's like the more I learn, the more I realize how much I DON'T know... For me, the challenge is becoming okay with that, and recognizing the meaning within that.
@@QuestforaMeaningfulLife great word for the feeling: "humility" ^_^ Being right or wrong becomes irrelevant, in comparison to the experience of "the relief of existential burden". I cherish those little moments, since they are hard to come by.
@@QuestforaMeaningfulLife I heard of a story once about a great warlord in Japan, who conquered many lands. He reached a coastal town with a monastery at the far end. After his army destroyed the town, the warlord ventured to the monastery alone. He killed the monks outside the temple, and then went inside to finish the remaining monks off... Inside, there was one lone monk, sitting in zazen meditation. The warlord walked up to the monk, trying to intimidate him, but the monk did not move... "What's wrong with you?! Don't you value your life?! Don't you know how EASILY I could kill you with this sword!!?" . . . The monk took a calm, deep breath, looked up at the warlord and said, "Don't you know how EASILY you could kill me with that sword?" . . . Shocked, the warlord managed to bow to the monk, walk out of the temple, and leave the town, never to live a life of conquest ever again.
In my immediate family, I’m the only person who doesn’t get invested in the news and agenda of bi-partisan events/politics. So the question you raise is one that I’ve asked myself often. I have several different ideas/examples that may provide more perspective. Perhaps I may make a video response. Anyway, I appreciate your vids as always sir
Great analysis. Very few people really THINK. With regard to what you're talking about in the video, I agree with your existential assessment that the "greater than ourselves" phenomena are primarily geared toward transcending our individual limitations (personal psyches, mortality, etc.). In many cases, the outcomes of such a venture are "good"; in many cases, "bad"... I also think that a human can only digest so much at one time (whether it be food, or consciousness/awareness). This is why most individuals gain knowledge and wisdom gradually, over time, and with pertinent experience. Perhaps limitation can only be reduced, rather than be evaded completely... and maybe it is even our limitation that creates a foundation of meaning in life.
I like this idea of limitations creating meaning. Seems like there's a lot of potential there. Even the word "define" comes from the idea of "limit". Without limitations we have no form.
@@QuestforaMeaningfulLife well put! agreed. It's like the more I learn, the more I realize how much I DON'T know... For me, the challenge is becoming okay with that, and recognizing the meaning within that.
@@tofusamurai22 I also find it challenging to accept that. Seems to demand a leap of humility.
@@QuestforaMeaningfulLife great word for the feeling: "humility" ^_^ Being right or wrong becomes irrelevant, in comparison to the experience of "the relief of existential burden". I cherish those little moments, since they are hard to come by.
@@QuestforaMeaningfulLife I heard of a story once about a great warlord in Japan, who conquered many lands. He reached a coastal town with a monastery at the far end. After his army destroyed the town, the warlord ventured to the monastery alone. He killed the monks outside the temple, and then went inside to finish the remaining monks off... Inside, there was one lone monk, sitting in zazen meditation. The warlord walked up to the monk, trying to intimidate him, but the monk did not move... "What's wrong with you?! Don't you value your life?! Don't you know how EASILY I could kill you with this sword!!?" . . . The monk took a calm, deep breath, looked up at the warlord and said, "Don't you know how EASILY you could kill me with that sword?" . . . Shocked, the warlord managed to bow to the monk, walk out of the temple, and leave the town, never to live a life of conquest ever again.
In my immediate family, I’m the only person who doesn’t get invested in the news and agenda of bi-partisan events/politics. So the question you raise is one that I’ve asked myself often. I have several different ideas/examples that may provide more perspective. Perhaps I may make a video response.
Anyway, I appreciate your vids as always sir
Sure if you make a video post the link here. Or happy to hear your thoughts here.