The illusion of control over our lives from "summary" of The World as Will and Presentation by Arthur Schopenhauer,David Carus,Richard E. Aquila
Schopenhauer reveals a profound insight into human existence through his discussion of the illusion of control over our lives. He argues that we are all under the constant influence of a blind and irrational force known as the will. This will is beyond our conscious control and drives us towards our desires and impulses. Despite this, Schopenhauer observes that humans often deceive themselves into believing that they have control over their lives. This illusion of control stems from our limited perspective and our tendency to rationalize our actions after the fact. We create narratives to explain events in retrospect, attributing them to our own agency and w...
Similar Posts
Love and positivity are essential for attracting positive experiences
When a person feels love, he or she emits positive frequencies. These frequencies are powerful magnets that attract positive ex...
Your brain works like a guided missile
Just as a missile is guided by a radar system to hit its target accurately, your brain also operates like a guided missile when...
Present moment awareness essential
The essence of what I am teaching is the importance of being present in the now. This is not just a nice concept or a spiritual...
The twin paradox illustrates time dilation
The twin paradox is a classic thought experiment that demonstrates the effects of time dilation, a key concept in Einstein's th...
Embrace impermanence and the flow of life
Life is a constantly changing river, always flowing, never standing still. This is the natural way of things. We are like leave...
Focus on what you want, not on what you don't want
When you are thinking about something you desire, you are in a positive vibrational place. You are in alignment with what you w...
Take care of your physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing
To be highly effective in life, it is essential to pay attention to your physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing. This means ...
Release the need for external validation
When you are in the grip of the need for external validation, you are not able to live in the present moment. You are constantl...
The concept becoming reality
The movement of the concept becoming reality is a complex and intricate process that unfolds within the pages of this work. It ...
Practice selfcare and self-love
Taking care of oneself and loving oneself are crucial aspects of living a fulfilling and meaningful life. When we talk about se...
