Great start! Momento mori is something we should learn at a younger age, and reflect upon daily. How much time have we wasted, and how many poor choices have we made because we forget that our time here is limited?
Absolutely, I mean it sounds like such a cliche, right? (stop and smell the roses!) but all the same, time really is most people's most precious resource. That's also not to say people can't laze around - saws need to be sharpened after all - but I can say for myself that over the past few years, the one thing I've tried to become ruthless with is how I choose to spend my time, particularly in avoiding situations that don't respect my time.
Alastair - you are asking the right questions. I'm going to leverage the fact that you chose Tolkien, to jump off to the words of encouragement found in 1 Peter 1:17-18. It reads, in part, "Since you call on a Father who judges each man's work impartially, live your lives as strangers here in reverent fear. For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver and gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life handed down to you[.]" Interpretation: It's the empty feelings and - in extremis - the empty way of life, that you seek to overcome. The good news is that there is already a path, hard tested, that leads to greater things. The redemption here in 1 Peter is past tense. You don't need to carry the burden. Move on the next nav point with full confidence that you are not alone. Seek and ye shall find. Knock and it will be open. These are promises, not fantasies. Keep up the great work. LCol Nate!
Hi Nathan, thanks for adding this. One of the things that really resonated with me through this whole project was how consistent some of these messages are, whether that's in the world's major religions (such as the great example you mention), or in various ethical or philosophical approaches to the question of what brings meaning to our lives. For my part, I tend to agree with you that the path already exists / the answers are already known, but since we as a society tend to forget every now and then (and I'd argue we're in one of those nows), this work will hopefully provide a relevant reminder for our times and particular context.
Cheers Alastair. Happy to meet up and explore further if you so desire. Kingston area. I guess you started to look out for Jimbo after my stint doing so, 94 to 97. Haha. Nate
Awesome, I'm glad you'll be along for the ride. Very much looking forward to your insights, and I hope you'll find that the subsequent work respects the investment of your time which would merit providing that perspective.
Hey James, I can't tell you enough how glad I am that you're along for the ride on this. I look forward to the greater illumination I'm sure to get from your perspective (and also to you calling BS where you think it's deserved!)
Great start! Momento mori is something we should learn at a younger age, and reflect upon daily. How much time have we wasted, and how many poor choices have we made because we forget that our time here is limited?
Absolutely, I mean it sounds like such a cliche, right? (stop and smell the roses!) but all the same, time really is most people's most precious resource. That's also not to say people can't laze around - saws need to be sharpened after all - but I can say for myself that over the past few years, the one thing I've tried to become ruthless with is how I choose to spend my time, particularly in avoiding situations that don't respect my time.
Alastair - you are asking the right questions. I'm going to leverage the fact that you chose Tolkien, to jump off to the words of encouragement found in 1 Peter 1:17-18. It reads, in part, "Since you call on a Father who judges each man's work impartially, live your lives as strangers here in reverent fear. For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver and gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life handed down to you[.]" Interpretation: It's the empty feelings and - in extremis - the empty way of life, that you seek to overcome. The good news is that there is already a path, hard tested, that leads to greater things. The redemption here in 1 Peter is past tense. You don't need to carry the burden. Move on the next nav point with full confidence that you are not alone. Seek and ye shall find. Knock and it will be open. These are promises, not fantasies. Keep up the great work. LCol Nate!
Hi Nathan, thanks for adding this. One of the things that really resonated with me through this whole project was how consistent some of these messages are, whether that's in the world's major religions (such as the great example you mention), or in various ethical or philosophical approaches to the question of what brings meaning to our lives. For my part, I tend to agree with you that the path already exists / the answers are already known, but since we as a society tend to forget every now and then (and I'd argue we're in one of those nows), this work will hopefully provide a relevant reminder for our times and particular context.
Cheers Alastair. Happy to meet up and explore further if you so desire. Kingston area. I guess you started to look out for Jimbo after my stint doing so, 94 to 97. Haha. Nate
Great start! I too cry every time Bing Bong sacrifices himself in that movie...
Your story resonates. Can't wait to see where you go with it.
I look forward to sharing the disorientation and discovery alongside you.
Awesome, I'm glad you'll be along for the ride. Very much looking forward to your insights, and I hope you'll find that the subsequent work respects the investment of your time which would merit providing that perspective.
Well written, Alastair! Looking forward to the next chapter. We have to make the most of every day - and you are doing a great job!!
Hey James, I can't tell you enough how glad I am that you're along for the ride on this. I look forward to the greater illumination I'm sure to get from your perspective (and also to you calling BS where you think it's deserved!)
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