Life philosophy

We all face it; that inner anxiety of not knowing who you want to be, what you should focus on, which direction you should take in life. This state of stress is actually unnatural but the culture of Western society has clipped our wings. Can we find our way back?


Inherited expectations

Already when we are born, there are expectations about what role we should fulfill in the family and in society. We have been given a name, which already says something about our expected future. Names mean something, they have an inherent expectation: Sofia means 'wisdom', Magnus means 'great' and so on. Some name their children names that mean nothing at all, they are just sounds or abbreviations that have no meaning. It's not so lucky, because a name can leave a mark on an entire life. The Indians in North America have a more harmonious approach to personal names, they wait until something decisive and symbolic happens in the person's life, only then does the person get their 'Indian name'. The child may be called 'starry eye' until the age of thirteen, but then 'the prancing pony', in connection with an event.

The Indians' view of naming rituals says something about the culture's existential outlook. Individuals don't just exist, they are expected to fulfill a destiny. Behind the scenes there is a meaning and a purpose and it is up to the tribe to try to reflect that purpose with the name the tribe chooses. Shouldn't the western school help the students with their future choices to a much greater extent. Help them find their inner purpose and goals, at least establish a basic plan of action for the students' lives. As it is now, many students end the school era as a blank slate, there are no ideas, no visions whatsoever and no hopes. However, the parents have plans; because they failed in their own lives, they now try to transfer their goals to the children instead (who, however, do something completely different).
 

The increasing stress

At the beginning of life we don't think much, we are swept along by expectations, demands and wishes that are already there, that someone else has thought up. It could be the school's, society's, workplace's or someone else's plans. But sooner or later we start thinking about what we ourselves want to do with our lives. All the time we are pumped with other people's careers, fame or wealth. This noise comes through the media; through newspapers, computers, telephones, TV and above all through advertising.

Now the pressure is there, the increasing pressure to become something, to establish yourself and make a name for yourself. The panic does not let itself wait, but it builds up slowly. At the beginning of life we ​​think we have all the time in the world, we can decide later. But the years go by and gradually performance requirements start to appear in the head: Home - Partner - Education - Work - Larger home - Car - Dog - Interests - Courses! We are beginning to realize that time is short. There are a thousand and one things to try but time, there is simply not enough!
 

Dealing with anxiety

There are really only two ways to respond to this life crisis; denial or self-analysis! The vast majority choose to turn their thoughts away when this anxiety sets in, they numb their senses with partying, dancing, music, TV, computers, books, alcohol or anything else that can distract them. So they go on until they suddenly realize that they are getting old and don't have much left. Was life good enough, was I successful enough? Have I now managed to do everything I wanted, because you only get one chance?

The introspective person is a bit more constructive when the life crisis appears. He or she moves a little more with thoughts about 'self-realization', trying to find meaning in life. Searching for what the person in question was 'meant' to do. The person would like to "make an impression", make a monument to an idea or a life deed. Write books, make movies, anything that can erase the thought of maybe having lived unnecessarily. Everything dies, it doesn't matter what we do?
 

The mental prison

Who once created the notion that death is the end? Who perverted the perfectly natural idea that life and death are part of a recurring cycle? When did the idea that the soul is independent of the body, that the soul is imperishable and always exists, disappear? These delusions are entirely Western concepts. Hindus and Buddhists are more concerned with always existing, not being freed from the shackles of Karma. East and West are two sides of the same coin, neither of them see clearly.

What does reality look like? I am fully convinced that the best of both sides creates a third way that involves a new paradigm. There is an existence after death and that existence leads after a time to new rebirth. However, it is not a blind rebirth without a purpose. Instead, it is the soul's conscious process of evolving into something more, something greater. This developmental journey is far more than what the Buddhist teaching shows. The soul is at the helm and there is so much to discover in life.
 

A relaxed attitude

So, dear fellow, relax and take a deep breath; you have all the time in the world! If things go wrong in this life, there is no danger, you have a new life, and a new one, and a new one. For that matter, you should not become careless on your way. After all, you have to respect the laws of karma, what you do to others will (sooner or later) come back to you, for better or for worse. And a new lifetime always means rehearsing (albeit in compressed form) everything you have been through in your previous lives. But have great confidence in your higher self, who sees the whole picture. You don't have to do everything you want in one and the same life, it's better to choose what you desire most.

See there the benefit of actually finding out your true purpose in life, what you are passionate about during this particular lifetime. Being able to do exactly what you have the greatest aptitude for generates incredible energy and creative power, nothing is really impossible when you ride that wave. But parents, schools and workplaces have a huge responsibility here; it's about capturing individuals and letting their inner energy flow without hindering or trying to control. When a person ends up in the right place in society, almost magical things happen, everything takes shape with ease. The person in question creates wealth with ease and matter is willing to be shaped. Individuals who participate in the process are happily drawn along.
 

Tools for self-awareness

There is actually a tool for finding out more about one's existential situation. Through this one finds out not only "where I am in existence", but also possibly; "where could I imagine going". It is not about any 'oracle tool' at all, but simply a form of self-consultation, asking oneself questions and then analyzing the answers. The tool is called an "Life Energy Chart" and what is analyzed is a picture of the human's 6 different sensory functions.

Read about Life Energy Chart!
 

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