Philosophies
Nostalgia, hope, and philosophy's role in making sense of life.
I used to hate philosophies. I really hated it when someone brought them up during a conversation. But now I find meaning in many good ones. Life happens in strange ways!
I noticed that it’s not just me, many people find meaning in philosophical insights when their life hardens. It's mostly because we don't really get the meaning of something until it's gone forever or out of our reach. Or sometimes, it's just because things aren't clear at the moment. Nostalgia works the same way.
Well, I may need to explain this part.
Nostalgia is memory playing its part, like a way of connecting with our former selves, mostly when we're struggling. It provides a little comfort in our lives. In digital terms, it's like temporarily restoring a safe backup when something messes up.
But nostalgia is never a reality, just a beautiful memory to return to. This is where philosophy helps us to understand things and move forward.
The issue with sharing philosophies is that they may feel cringy to someone still figuring things out on their own, like a few meaningless words combined. Insights like these might not resonate with everyone because we all have different ways of understanding things.
Going back to a comfortable space is just a temporary solution, life may still get difficult. So if we do this again and again without trying to understand what’s happening, we may get in a loop and that is the worst phase ever!
We’re all experiencing life for the first time. We don't know anything that’s going to happen to us in the long term or even the short term. All we can do is observe and make decisions based on our limited experiences. This is where philosophy comes in, like a wormhole! Transitioning us smoothly into the next phase.
I’m not fantasizing about the word wormhole here. It’s just what's in my mind when I stumble up on some interesting quotes. See this clip from the movie Interstellar…
Many people have experienced similar things to what we're going through but in their own unique ways. No one can understand the depth of something if we simply describe them as they are. So those who can articulate life experiences in a short, simple, and empathetic manner often share them through their writing, speeches, art, etc.
Hope is a dangerous thing. It can open us up to potential disappointment. But at the same time, hope drives us forward, guided by the philosophies of those who have walked this path before us.
Either we find these profound insights in our journey on our own, or someone borrows these insights and talks in the same manner. That's when we see and feel the connection. It's all about the desire to understand why things are happening the way they are. This helps us clear away the fog and see things more clearly.
Have you ever wondered why we feel excited and relieved when we hear or read a quote that perfectly captures how we're feeling, especially when we're struggling to put our chaotic and disturbed thoughts into words? It's like that person has perfectly captured the message we were trying to convey but in a clear way. It gives us comfort and a sense of feeling that we're not alone, we've all been there!
Never dive into the deep end of philosophy all at once, because it may be an overwhelming experience. Read up on topics that interest you, and see how you can apply those ideas to your own life. You'll begin to see everything differently. You might even start forgiving those who wronged you, and your character could improve as a result without you even realizing it.
I've opted for 'Murphy's Law' as the name for my blog, drawing inspiration from the broader sense of the principle, as well as the influence of the movie Interstellar.
Including some quote references
I haven't covered everything yet. I'm going through it at my own pace. Just scroll through and read what interests you, and try writing about those topics.
