Beyond seeking – beyond finding
“In times of crisis, people reach for meaning. Meaning is strength. Our survival may depend on our seeking and finding it.”
~Victor Frankl
Meaning is strength – doubtlessly so. I dare state however, that our survival depends on letting go of the ubiquitous meaning we have ascribed ourselves and Life thru time immemorial…and empty-handed surrender to the painful insight that what is “findable” is not “it”…
Seeking will never render the PATHLESS MEANING we thirst for.
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I feel an inner urge to express what I see, to communicate and share with others all these impressions. Often the things I see are there, not yet manifest, but waiting... to be observed, talked about, and embraced.
These new insights need another approach, a more vivid curiosity...
Due to fear and prejudice we prefer to see only "the official" truth - but THE OFFICIAL TRUTH IS DEAD - being dead, it has nothing to give...
We can continue pretending Death is fascinating or... we can take the trouble to LIVE...
THE NEW has no definition yet...
Again, IT requires another "perception", the courage to apprehend everything differently, from a totally new angle, with new confidence and inquisitive touch. This blog is not about interesting concepts, it is about participation... finding new solutions, inspiration, togetherness.
I agree, meaning is relative to a subject – where does the searching ever end? I used to read many books in the hope of finding ultimate meaning whereas nowadays I look for cues that lead to insight rather than out sight. How would I recognize what was ultimate unless I myself am ultimate – in which case there would be no need to seek?
What is the meaning behind writing this? The meaning is to communicate.
Very good point Michael:
“I look for cues that lead to insight rather than out sight”
Seemingly, when true communication is fruitful, it awakens and prepares the ground for further insight in those engaged in it.
So yes – the meaning is to communicte for real.
I wrote this some time ago:
https://julienmatei.com/2012/03/07/what-is-your-heart-meaning-2/