Is life so infinitely complex as to defy explanation, or a meaningless collection of random happenings that requires no explanation, other than, “Shit happens?”
What kind of person are you?
A) A person who seeks meaning within the complexities of life. You believe there is an overall progression towards something better or higher; with every thought, feeling, action, inaction, and event being an indispensable contribution towards this upward spiral.
B) A person who believes there is no rhyme or reason to anything that happens. You respond only to the here and now, exploiting whatever feels good and discarding the remainder; relegating the past to nothing more than a comic routine of random events that no longer have any relevance; and avoiding any consideration of the far-off future, leaving it to sentimental Hallmark cards and science fiction fanatics.
C) A person who just goes with the flow for now, having decided that you have no clue as to what is going on or not going on, and waiting for more information or clarification before deciding whether to contribute more to life, or continue being directed by fate, random events, or the loudest voice in the crowd.
There is no right or wrong answer, but most assuredly you fit into one of the three categories, maybe alternating between them, depending upon current circumstances or your changing frame of mind. And sometimes, you may find yourself somewhere between the three alternative mindsets, feeling confused as to whether you are or should be A, B, or C.
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Notes from David 