Love this. This speaks my language. It is how I approach everything that comes to my mind.
I believe that it was Socrates who said, I neither know nor think I know.
Yesterday I wrote in Notes: 'Two of my most fundamental self-inquiry questions: Do I believe this or is this something that I was taught to believe? Do I want this or is this something that I was taught to want?
I question because it keeps me learning and growing. It also keeps me more compassionate and humble.
Any thoughts?'
I like this quote too:' It ain't what you don't know that gets you into trouble. It's what you know for sure that just ain't so.' - Mark Twain
Great stuff. Defending what you already know is the death of self-expansion as it is the death of science and similar investigations. I've taken inspiration from the example of Neil Peart, the late drummer of Rush (my favorite band growing up), who was arguably one of the top three if not the top percussionist in the world. Yet even late in his career he took the time to study with a classic jazz drummer because he always knew there was more he could learn. And spiritually speaking, there's always more to learn in the quest for Self-realization, because Self-realization means union with the Infinite. As Yogananda said to a professor who asked if there is an end to evolution, "No end. You go on until you achieve endlessness."
Your other points are equally thought-provoking, but I'll limit myself to commenting on just one. :)
Thank you, Niall! I don’t know other than what we have been taught. I challenge the question, because at times I sense an intelligence that guides me elsewhere. I’m growing and learning to dive deeper into listening to the whispers of the universe.
"Empathy saves you from embarrassment." Whoa, Niall, that was a gut punch (in a good way). I appreciate this and have always been open to confronting deeply honest truths, especially when they prick me a bit. Staying open and humble has helped me to listen, learn, and grow.
Love this. This speaks my language. It is how I approach everything that comes to my mind.
I believe that it was Socrates who said, I neither know nor think I know.
Yesterday I wrote in Notes: 'Two of my most fundamental self-inquiry questions: Do I believe this or is this something that I was taught to believe? Do I want this or is this something that I was taught to want?
I question because it keeps me learning and growing. It also keeps me more compassionate and humble.
Any thoughts?'
I like this quote too:' It ain't what you don't know that gets you into trouble. It's what you know for sure that just ain't so.' - Mark Twain
Thanks for sharing ❤️
Great stuff. Defending what you already know is the death of self-expansion as it is the death of science and similar investigations. I've taken inspiration from the example of Neil Peart, the late drummer of Rush (my favorite band growing up), who was arguably one of the top three if not the top percussionist in the world. Yet even late in his career he took the time to study with a classic jazz drummer because he always knew there was more he could learn. And spiritually speaking, there's always more to learn in the quest for Self-realization, because Self-realization means union with the Infinite. As Yogananda said to a professor who asked if there is an end to evolution, "No end. You go on until you achieve endlessness."
Your other points are equally thought-provoking, but I'll limit myself to commenting on just one. :)
I’d rather have brutal honesty than gentle deceit or falsehood any day. Great post very thought provoking. 🩵
This is one of the greatest benefits of travel. To question cultural norms, big or small. It can set you free of so many unspoken rules!
Thank you, Niall! I don’t know other than what we have been taught. I challenge the question, because at times I sense an intelligence that guides me elsewhere. I’m growing and learning to dive deeper into listening to the whispers of the universe.
"Empathy saves you from embarrassment." Whoa, Niall, that was a gut punch (in a good way). I appreciate this and have always been open to confronting deeply honest truths, especially when they prick me a bit. Staying open and humble has helped me to listen, learn, and grow.