Our world holds secrets far beyond what our eyes can perceive. The outdated notion of believing only what we can see has become a barrier to understanding deeper truths. Like the thesis that we use only 10% of our brain capacity, we limit ourselves by our own prejudices and fears.
For three centuries, humanity has viewed existence through narrow lenses, creating artificial boundaries between knowledge and experience. This self-imposed restriction has led to widespread dissatisfaction as we’ve forgotten how to embrace the unknown and unexplored aspects of life.
Philosophy isn’t meant to be an abstract concept divorced from reality. It’s a living, breathing force that shapes our understanding of existence. When we separate philosophical knowledge from life experience, we create artificial realities based on dogma and myth. True philosophical understanding comes from living, not just thinking.
The question of existence itself remains a constant challenge. In a world where different cultures, beliefs, and traditions intersect, the act of existing becomes increasingly complex. But this complexity shouldn’t deter us. Throughout history, humans have grappled with similar questions and found ways to navigate through uncertainty.
Like kites released in the autumn winds, our dreams and aspirations seek freedom beyond our immediate reality. We constantly search for new horizons, new understandings, even when doubt clouds our path. Fear accompanies us on this journey – it always has. Even great leaders have faced moments of abandonment and uncertainty, yet they have persevered.
The way forward requires us to embrace both philosophical inquiry and lived experience. We must shed our preconceptions and open ourselves to new possibilities. Only then can we begin to understand the vast potential that lies within human consciousness and experience.
Our existence may be challenging, but it always has been. The key is not to simplify our reality, but to embrace its complexity, to learn to navigate through uncertainty with both wisdom and courage. The journey continues, whether through uncharted territories of thought or unexplored realms of experience.
Xenos, 2024.
