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Leisure and Beyond: Unveiling the Inner Wealth & True Character with Schopenhauer
A person endowed with profound internal wealth has little to covet in the external realm, save for the boon of negative attributes—leisure. It is through leisure that one nurtures and refines one’s spiritual faculties, reveling in the opulence of the inner self. For those of eminence, leisure and solitude are, in essence, synonymous. Time spent in solitude is a cherished pursuit, as an affinity for isolation naturally begets an appreciation for leisure. The disdain for trivial worldly affairs stems from the aversion to the encroachment of time by mundane concerns. The significance of leisure is commensurate with an individual’s intrinsic value. Whether leisure engenders enrichment or ennui hinges on the…
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The Internal Dimension of Existence: How to Find Purpose and Fulfillment in Life
Within and Without the Path of Existence The pathway of existence is bifurcated into two dimensions: internal and external. The external facet encompasses an individual’s tangible encounters, which can be succinctly summarized as a curriculum vitae, delineating past vocations, status, accolades, and the like. The internal facet, however, delves into the metaphysical odyssey of a person. It encompasses the perception of life, emotive experiences, and the pursuit of ideals, all of which elude documentation within a resume. In my viewpoint, it is the internal dimension that transcends the external and assumes paramount importance within one’s life journey. Moreover, I firmly assert that the external aspects are often dictated by destiny,…
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The Importance of Cognitive Level in Life and Work
The level of cognition will have an important impact on a person’s life and work. The lower the cognitive level, the more stubborn it tends to be. On the contrary, those with a high cognitive level tend to be gentle and humble, and can treat others with a tolerant heart. I once saw a joke where A asked B: “Do you have “A Brief History of Time”?” B replied: “Crazy, I won’t pick up shit even if I have time?” Of course this is just a joke. When A asked B, A never thought that B would answer: Go pick up shit? What does this mean? It shows that the…
