Lessons from Kierkegaard
Insights on living life to the fullest.
I had heard of the philosopher Kiergagaard though knew little of his thoughts. I assumed he was like Nietzsche — a hard-edged somber Nihilist. I now believe he is more constructive than that.
My discovery was brought about upon my reading Douglas Giles Medium Post “The Most Important Lesson I Learned from Philosopher Soren Kierkegaard”. As is often the case with such writings, stories, or books I’ve read I did two things. First, I transcribed the main points into a Mind Map. Secondly, I dug a little deeper in an attempt to understand a bit better.
What I learned…..
It’s wonderful to learn new things. As I advance in age I am grateful to still be discovering viewpoints that make me think, make me reflect, make me a better person.
As Jack Nicholson said in As Good as it Gets, “you make me want to be a better person.”
My urge is always to fix things, to accomplish, to get to the end. I’m so engaged in this mindset that I miss the joy of the experience. In reflection I can recall how great the journey was, but while on it I rarely enjoyed it.
All we have is today. Yes, I plan, but the plan isn’t the point. Living is the point; In doing so, I can be more content.