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and – from the popular modern authors – perhaps [Burkman's 'imperfectionism'](https://www.oliverburkeman.com/meditationsformortals).
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If you made the connection to these concepts before me – well done!
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Through reading and exploration, I've further had three important realisations that have expanded upon my earlier thoughts.
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1. I used to believe I'd formulated something that could (or even should?) be everyone's foundational ideasimply because it made so much sense to me.
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I've come to see, though, that it's each person's freedom and responsibility to seek their own path, not something defined by universal truths.
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Through reading and exploration, I've further had three important realisations that have expanded upon my earlier thoughts:
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1. I used to believe I'd formulated something that could (or even should?) be everyone's foundational idea, simply because it felt so right.
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I've come to see, though, that it's each person's freedom and responsibility to shape their own gestalt – their own way of making sense of the world and their place in it.
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No one can choose for me, and I can't choose for them.
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1. I'm now aware that what I put together represents my search for terrestrial meaning in the absence of cosmic meaning –
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an attempt to grasp a purpose, sense of direction in a universe that is silent and indifferent.
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an attempt to grasp a purpose, a sense of direction in a universe that is silent and indifferent.
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Meaning only begins when humans arrive: to feel it, question and interpret it, care about it.
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So, in the face of the abyss, we create significance as artists of our own existence.
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1. While I'm drawn to introspection and "lasting contributions", I recognise the limits of past- and future-oriented ways of living.
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As such, I place great importance on staying grounded in the present moment – finding joy and connection in the simple, everyday here-and-now.
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Appreciating that life is, rather than how it is or how it should be.
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Appreciating that life is, not why and how it is. Viewing it as a mystery to engage in, not a problem to be solved.
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## Goal & Framework
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In 2019, I also took [CliftonStrengths from Gallup](https://www.gallup.com/cliftonstrengths/en/home.aspx) and it was very much spot on!

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