Kent Wayne

Musings

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After decades of focus on learning and striving, I began to question what I was learning and striving for, when the question of what is objectively valid is up in the air, given the unknown breadth of existence, my short time in a body, and the limitations of my physical senses.

It may be semantics, but I’d rather focus on experiencing, rather than learning and striving. Even though I may learn and strive, I’ve decided I’m here for the experience of it–to be as present as I can during my temporary stay.

That’s not to say you should do the same. The beauty of our ambiguous, seemingly purposeless reality is that we get to explore our boundaries and craft our own purpose.

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  1. Veronika Groke Avatar
    Veronika Groke

    I really do like those musings of yours. Probably because I agree with so much of it! 😄

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    1. DirtySciFiBuddha Avatar
      DirtySciFiBuddha

      Thanks! Good to know they resonate! 🙂

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  2. The Classic Angels & Magick Avatar
    The Classic Angels & Magick

    I really connected with that!

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  3. gwengrant Avatar
    gwengrant

    Gives a lot to think about!

    Gwen.

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  4. Darryl B Avatar
    Darryl B

    True. Walk through a cemetery… the names, dates, and sentiments are almost illegible after the passing of a mere century… who remembers them?

    So might as well make hay while we’re on this side of the ground, and squeeze in all the experiences we can… hmmm… where’s that brochure about skydiving… 😂

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  5. Moongirl Avatar
    Moongirl

    Same! I much more want to focus on experiencing these days. Striving not so much anymore…

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    1. DirtySciFiBuddha Avatar
      DirtySciFiBuddha

      It’s definitely overrated!

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  6. mickholt Avatar
    mickholt

    We could be on the same page as far as “striving” goes but we differ a bit on learning. At least, in that, I see learning as experiences – or they can be…I’d love to learn to fly a plane, that would be both, right? I learned about “close-up” and “slight of hand” types of magic and while, for me, the mystery is gone when I watch a magician, it was both an opportunity to learn and and experience in the learning how then performing the tricks myself. Just some thoughts.

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    1. DirtySciFiBuddha Avatar
      DirtySciFiBuddha

      I think we’re on the same page. I like the experience of learning, but in the past it has been more weighted toward gaining a comparative advantage, rather than enjoying the process.

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  7. Khushboo Sheth Avatar
    Khushboo Sheth

    I relate to this so much. I’ve spent so much of my time looking for a higher purpose, something that would explain why I’m here, why I like the things I like, what I need to accomplish. Turns out, there isn’t an answer. Which is the best case scenario, because it means you can be whatever you want to be. You can choose to like things you didn’t like before. Reminds me of when Douglas Adams said ‘Isn’t it enough to see a garden is beautiful without having to believe that there are fairies at the bottom of it too?’

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    1. DirtySciFiBuddha Avatar
      DirtySciFiBuddha

      Not only is it beautiful enough, I believe more beauty presents itself when you abide in that state of acceptance and appreciation!

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  8. bcesarvitorino Avatar
    bcesarvitorino

    I second that, we never know when the ride will be over, so we might as well enjoy the view and the company we have

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  9. V.M.Sang Avatar
    V.M.Sang

    I’ve always enjoyed the experience of learning. I think it widens one’s perceptions and makes it possible to enjoy other experiences.

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    1. DirtySciFiBuddha Avatar
      DirtySciFiBuddha

      Good point! Learning with the intent of enjoying more of life. I like it!

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  10. bigskybuckeye Avatar
    bigskybuckeye

    Thank you for sharing your perspective. Each of us needs to select which drummer’s rhythm we want to emulate.

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  11. v l Avatar
    v l

    are we learning ‘cause we’re told,
    or learning ‘cause we chose to?
    are we striving for a goal
    or striving ‘cause our foes do?
    and what if we just stop?
    let the masquerade just drop?
    and what if we just be?
    how much more will we all see?
    it’s said the world is small,
    yet who’s experienced it all?
    I wonder why I stall
    when I’ve experienced the call
    of what I’m meant to do
    and who I’m meant to be
    how long ‘til my life’s through?
    when will my dreams break free?
    can a musing from you
    be enough to inspire
    another to pursue
    their heart’s true desire?
    I’m hoping so
    thanks for posting

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    1. DirtySciFiBuddha Avatar
      DirtySciFiBuddha

      Very nice! Yes indeed, the heart’s true desire is, in my experience, the most harmonious way to live. I’m happy if one of my musings facilitate that, but I’m just as happy if someone rejects my musings because they are truly in line with their heart and soul!

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    2. jbransfieldwords Avatar
      jbransfieldwords

      love your poem

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  12. mommajenhen Avatar
    mommajenhen

    I started drafting a very similar post earlier today. I’m with you!

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    1. DirtySciFiBuddha Avatar
      DirtySciFiBuddha

      Very cool! Great minds think alike!

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  13. Diana Avatar
    Diana

    Yes. Experience is the BEST teacher. We took our 3 kids out of high school to travel with a van and trailer around the U.S. for 14 months. We went to the 48 contiguous states, parts of Canada and Mexico. They learned more on the road than in a classroom – indelible lessons about our country from sea to shining sea, the variety of cultures and landscapes. They returned to school with a greater appreciation of their country and a love of travel. Life is short – enjoy the ride.

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    1. DirtySciFiBuddha Avatar
      DirtySciFiBuddha

      What a great gift for them! It sounds awesome and enlightening!

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  14. hurdjp Avatar
    hurdjp

    I trust this is a good year for you on your life journey.

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  15. earlthepearl137 Avatar
    earlthepearl137

    I don’t feel that this is a “purposeless reality.” My purpose is to Live, Love, Laugh, Learn, Teach, and Transcend, and I’ve finally reached the Transcend phase, where I have to figure out what I can do to make this world a better place after I’m gone. I’m hoping that I can do that with my writing.

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  16. pjgrieco Avatar
    pjgrieco

    I agree with what I understand to be a main thrust of your view, that material posessions & many conventional social goals are a distortion of true wants and the ways of feeling truely alive. But I don’t think that “the question of what is objectively valid is up in the air.” What is good for us generally is good for all of us generally, There are alot of objective values that we have to test individually and togrther.

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    1. DirtySciFiBuddha Avatar
      DirtySciFiBuddha

      I think you’re conflating objective truth with consensus-derived, humanity-centric values, which change over generations and centuries. I’m focused on a metaphysical framework that would comprehensively explain which of 3 possibilities are true in the 2022 Nobel Physics prize, the capabilities displayed by UFOs, whether or not we’re in a simulation, and many other existential questions.

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  17. Alan J. Blaustein Avatar
    Alan J. Blaustein

    From experience comes the words to write.

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  18. Ittyka AshFrost Avatar
    Ittyka AshFrost

    I really connected with this. I like writing stories where belief systems clash and characters are forced to define their own reality. That tension, between what we’re told is true and what we feel is true, feels deeply human. Thanks for sharing this reflection.

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