Tag: dailyprompt

I had a relation irl that taught me a lot but in a negative way. And, I hope, I have one with the Absolute Paradox that has shaped me. So …

The relationship that taught me most is with Soren Kierkegaard. Kierkegaard’s books have been eye opening. The concept of the “single individual” changed the way I view the world. And, even with a degree in theology, he opened my eyes to what it actually means to have a “relationship with Jesus”.

I have my favourite Kierkegaard quote as a tattoo: the crowd is untruth. And I have a tattoo of Kierkegaard himself.

Anyway …

A book shop focusing on philosophy. Of course it needs a cafe for people to discuss various ideas. Maybe the cafe could have times dedicated to particular people – 11 am is Nietzsche Hour!? It needs an outdoor section for existentialists to sit. It can serve the nihilist breakfast – black coffee. Of course, it would be vegetarian.

I would call it Llama.

Make time not to eat. And eat simpler. A day without meat is a good start. Maybe only one meal a day? Simply be aware what and when you eat and why you eat.

Set aside time to fast! Control food and do not allow it to control you. Be intentional in your eating habits.

I am not sure this is a life hack but …

Make time for the things you enjoy. Read more! Dance more! Be you as much as you can. Do not let the world censor you – be unapologetically you.

Do I believe that actions have consequences? Yes. But maybe that does not mean I believe in karma! Karma, in my understanding, is the idea that my intention (good or bad) makes the consequence for me good or bad. And, above all, I do not believe that I will be reborn – death is final!

I believe that one day Jesus will return (from heaven) to judge “the quick and the dead”. That means, for me, that one day I will be personally held responsible for my choices and actions. Doubt, in this context, is my personal unwillingness to act upon my beliefs. And for that I will be judged by Jesus. So my actions or inactions have consequences today and tomorrow.

Of course, it is early in the morning and I could change my mind by later today.

I appreciate very much everyone who Likes or comments on my posts. If that is you, thank you!

But I write for me. The prompts help me to put things into context. Yet the context is “me”. I have an audience of one. The process of writing helps me to get things straight (sometimes) in my own head (and heart). So I post quotes that help me or random thoughts. More as a collection than an attempt at connection.

Again, if you connect with my posts, I am super happy. Thank you for reading.

On Christmas Day three years ago I decided to no longer attend church. I had intended to go. It was the first time in my whole life. I had always been involved. But that day it all became somewhat clear – this is not for me!

I went to Midnight Mass the night before and could not wait for it to end. The sermon was just silly and I did not commune. So it was time to make the hidden visible.

This might sound overly simplistic – by simply having the courage to say “no”. “No, that is not for me”. An act of rebellion!

So by putting me before others and not allowing the feeling of duty to motivate me into something that I have no desire to do! Or no desire to be!

The flip side is that when I show up, you get all of me.

Home!

Beside living?! Reading serious philosophy. Not following the crowd and wanting to be acceptable to a group. Looking inside rather than outside for “me”. Or, simply, being truly me without self-censoring and dumbing down for other people. Not being arrogant about it but letting go of the need to be liked for “not being me”.