What to talk about? ...problems going on in the world...troubles at every turn...things going to shit. Where do we draw the line? That all illusive line between what's right for the world and what's right for our world, my world. How is it that we actually separate this? The "I" from the "we". I saw this video on TED talks where a woman had to experience and witness her own stroke to understand the meaning of our existence. If you're of the faint hearted or one of those individuals who can't bear dealing with reality then please turn away as this might be a bit too much for you. All the bullshit that we pour into our lives in order to feel special or unique works directly against that that truly makes us special. It's not about our accomplishments. It's not about wealth or material accumulation. It's not about status. It's about the everyday grind and practice and discipline of showing our naked selves to each other. Naked in the sense of allowing our spirit to transcend this physical, material body that we attach so much artificial and synthetic meaning to. Why do we do this?
Why do we allow our ego to be in the driver's seat? The only place our ego belongs to is in those moments where we make an ass of ourselves and can laugh about it. But instead we play this game as if there's actually a prize or trophy to be won. What happens after every championship game? You look towards improving the next season! There is no end! I am the beginning AND the end. I am the end AND the beginning.
We live in the present because it's the only space for truth. The past and the future are always up for interpretation from multiple upon multiple points of views. What we do while in the presence of others is what gives us the opportunity to show what we're made of. And what we're made of is from the same material that brought all of us into existence.
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