Life Philosophy
A Flash Philosophy Assignment
Category: homework, notes to self.
I am a cascading pattern that sweeps through existence. I am shaped by my past, just as I shape my future. I am influenced by everything I relate to. I influence everything I relate to. It’s hard to draw a clear boundary around “me”, and yet I am.
I am many intricate, interconnected parts. My mind and my body are the same thing. My body-mind is shaped by my actions and extended through my tools. My actions are shaped by my environment and the way I function. Changing one part affects the rest. Improving one part improves the rest.
I resist malign sources of influence. People that shape others in detrimental ways can go fuck themselves. Distorting the functioning of body-minds creates destructive ripple effects. Hurting one part hurts the rest.
I co-create protective spaces where people can relax and grow. I want to grow unusual together with others. I want to live beautifully and play with abandon. I want to work towards the development of all.
I learn and I teach, relating in mutual empowerment. I tweak and improve, joyfully flowing towards grace.1 I collaborate, aligning with others to have an impact. I can’t do it on my own.
I believe that we can make the world better, by taking small steps every single day.
This post is part of an “inverse course”,2 a flash philosophy3 assignment to write down my life philosophy in 500 words or less. Think I included the main parts, hope some of you enjoyed it.
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Writing philosophy on a time/word constraint