Lost in the Infinite

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Claim

To be lost in the infinite means that we cannot face the Life has no predefined meaning we can discover. We face so many different options to the meaning of life and we unwillingly surrender to Uncertainty creates anxiety when knowledge and control are incomplete and become helpless.

Explanation

Not knowing which option is correct, we fail to act Too much information prevents decision-making. Similar to Perfectionism paralyzes action through unattainable standards, we feel as if the answer of what is the correct choice has to be so clear, obvious and strong, that if we fail to feel in such a way than we either need more time to make a decision, or we failed to find the right option yet. We remain in a state of constant confusion and Fear of missing out fuels anxiety about opportunities we cannot take, as if every new opportunity can be "our thing".

Why it matters

With time, being lost in the infinite can lead to Morality is a construct without real meaning if we eventually decide to give up the pursuit after the right answer or decide that it is pointless.

The only way to escape being lost is to make a Acting before understanding requires trusting instinct and resonance. Being lost is somewhat rejecting the notion that Meaning is Crafted, that the value of a certain way of life, a certain identity isn't fixed and can be found out there. It is our responsibility to pour meaning into our life and make a choice to do something that matters to us.

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🔼Topic:: Freedom and Agency ↩️Origin:: Soren Kierkegaard (philosopher) 🔗Link::