A Brainstorm on Life Philosophy

 The concept of life philosophy is a sprawling subject to chew on. It can make you feel profound one moment and totally lost the next. But maybe that’s the charm of it. Let’s wander through it together and see where the maze leads us.

So, what is a life philosophy anyway? A rulebook? A moral compass? A collection of Pinterest quotes we pretend are deeper than they are? Or maybe it’s simply, how we navigate the chaos of existence while trying not to spill coffee on our shirts. (For the record, I always spill coffee.)

Some people swear by “live in the moment” or the ever-classic “YOLO.” Others build five year plans with military precision. There’s the stoic who says “Control what you can, let go of what you can’t.” Then there’s the hedonist who says “Why not eat dessert first?” Who’s right? Maybe all of them. Maybe none. Maybe philosophy is less about finding the perfect answer and more about asking the right questions.

For example: what matters to you right now? Love? Success? Adventure? Stability? Or the heroic mission of keeping your houseplants alive? (A noble pursuit.) And here’s a twist. Will these things still matter five years from now? If not, does that mean your current philosophy is wrong? Or is it simply evolving with you?

Then there’s the question of flexibility. Should life philosophy be strict or adaptable? Try applying a “work hard, play hard” mantra when you’re sick with the flu. Not very practical. Maybe our philosophies should be more like yoga pants :) stretchy enough to adapt but still holding everything together.

Life is also absurd. We are tiny specks on a floating rock in space and yet we panic over Wi-Fi passwords and mismatched socks. If that doesn’t make you laugh (or cry), nothing will. Maybe a healthy dose of humour belongs in every good philosophy including the ability to laugh at ourselves.

So where does that leave us? Saddly, I still don’t have a neat answer wrapped in a bow. Life philosophy isn’t a one-size-fits-all sweater. It feels more like a patchwork quilt stitched together with experiences, mistakes, small breakthroughs and little miracles.

What does your patchwork look like these days? Let’s keep brainstorming. If there’s one thing I’m certain of, it’s that pondering life is half the fun of living it.

Until next time,
Your friendly philosopher-in-progress

Continue wandering the Gallery of Thoughts:
• A Gallery of Thoughts
• Soft Questions, Strong Answers
• The Quiet Dialogues
• The Shape of Quiet Mornings