MINDLESS MUSINGS

“Dearly beloved
We are gathered here today to get through this thing called life”

Prince “Let’s Go Crazy”

I promised I wouldn’t be venturing into philosophy and mysticism, and I still don’t intend to (for now). However, it is crucial to look at the almost countless worldviews of all these humans on this big ball. The paradigms people see the world through have an immense impact on their reaction to the situation we each find ourselves in.

I still remember the glee of one of my philosophy lecturers when I said to him “metaphysics really does underlie everything”. While I don’t propose that we embark on a detailed investigation of existence, reality and the mind, I think it is important to at least acknowledge that every one of us has some way of making sense of this soup we are swimming in.

I have no intention of trying to convince you of my ideas on the subject, nor am I suggesting we spend our time trying to find THE TRUTH. I merely wish to illuminate how individual and group values and beliefs affect the way we behave and interact.

Your nature and nurture characteristics + the family (or lack thereof) you are born into + the place and era you are born + your station on the spectrum of haves and have nots + your physical appearance and attributes + your race, which is very impactful if you are an ethnic minority or majority.

All that before we even begin with religion and societal norms.

Okay, so that’s kind of what to expect from this thread. Please come along if you’re interested.

“Cuz you didn’t ask to come to this motherfucker and you sure can’t choose how to leave. Cuz you don’t know when you gunna go. So don’t take this shit serious. You better have some fun and plenty of it. Cuz when the shit over and you ask for a recharge it’s too late. So all I can say is keep some sunshine on your face.”

Mud Bone AKA Richard Pryor