Parable of the Poisoned Arrow
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I think this is an interesting philosophy. The basic gist of it is that life's too short to mull over metaphysical quandaries, and that one should focus on things that are of immediate importance.
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mr_bigmouth_502 wrote:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parable_of_the_Poisoned_Arrow
I think this is an interesting philosophy. The basic gist of it is that life's too short to mull over metaphysical quandaries, and that one should focus on things that are of immediate importance.
I think this is an interesting philosophy. The basic gist of it is that life's too short to mull over metaphysical quandaries, and that one should focus on things that are of immediate importance.
I think a more appropriate interpretation of this is something akin to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs. It's not that one shouldn't mull over metaphysical quandaries, so much as one should manage one's time more effectively and prioritise basic needs over self-actualisation, rather than eliminate it entirely.
But then, I've always been prone to introspection and believe it's been an essential part of overcoming some of the limitations I was born into. Without such rumination, I'd likely perceive my Asperger's in a purely negative light.
Is it possible he was teaching the lesson his disciples required, rather than a universal truth?
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adifferentname wrote:
mr_bigmouth_502 wrote:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parable_of_the_Poisoned_Arrow
I think this is an interesting philosophy. The basic gist of it is that life's too short to mull over metaphysical quandaries, and that one should focus on things that are of immediate importance.
I think this is an interesting philosophy. The basic gist of it is that life's too short to mull over metaphysical quandaries, and that one should focus on things that are of immediate importance.
I think a more appropriate interpretation of this is something akin to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs. It's not that one shouldn't mull over metaphysical quandaries, so much as one should manage one's time more effectively and prioritise basic needs over self-actualisation, rather than eliminate it entirely.
But then, I've always been prone to introspection and believe it's been an essential part of overcoming some of the limitations I was born into. Without such rumination, I'd likely perceive my Asperger's in a purely negative light.
Is it possible he was teaching the lesson his disciples required, rather than a universal truth?
For myself, I feel this is an important lesson, because I tend to get so wrapped up in my thoughts and anxieties that it distracts me from things that are really important, things like eating, sleeping, and taking care of myself. In an odd sort of way, it almost seems it's easier for me to keep myself distracted with my thoughts than it is to take action on my needs.
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