our modern society is built on answer finding.

useful, but limited, frameworks—like logic, mathematics, and the scientific method—have allowed humans to accomplish great feats of science and engineering. however, the method of answer finding is not an approach to life. it is not an approach to happiness. it is not an approach to wisdom. and it is not an approach to a true, deep, intimate understanding of reality itself.

some questions feel fundamental to the 
human condition. these include:
        - what is the meaning of life?
        - is there a god? if so, what is god?
        - what should I do with my life?
        - why am I here? what is my purpose?
        - what is reality?

to the wisdom-seeker, these questions hold a sacred importance. often, when approaching these questions, we use the same methods that have worked so well in the rest of society: we try to answer them.

western philosophy, for example, has largely taken the approach of using logic and reasoning as a means to undestand these questions. an issue always arises, however, because these questions are of a different nature.

life, reality, god, the human condition—are all inherently illogical. incomprehensible. undefinable. abstract. divine.

what does this mean for our questions? well, it means they are unanswerable.

this is the root of existential depression.

we feel that if we are to truly understand our existence, we must find some sort of answer to these questions. and, inevitably, we fail.

many people come to this realization, that the deepest questions in our lives do not have answers. but many then turn away, dismissing these questions as irrelevant, pointless, and a waste of time.

the unanswerability of these questions does not mean they should go away. they still probe at the deepest parts of who we are.

it simply means we should change how we approach them.

the way to understand these questions is through awareness. through experience. through interaction.

think of these questions as philosphical hurdles. when we try to jump over them, time and time again we fail. because they are special hurdles. unjumpable ones.

there is no other side of the hurdle. in fact the notion doesn't even make sense.

so what should we do with the hurdles? we should examine them. we should play with them. we should investigate every nuance of what makes that hurdle what it is.

to get closer to god, don't try to comprehend the divine—for it is fundamentaly uncomprehendable. instead, seek interaction with the uncomprehendable.

to find meaning in life, don't question the meaning of life. immerse yourself in life. feel life. investigate what makes you feel most human.

to truly understand reality, don't question it. become aware of it. interact with it. play with it. and the deepest truths of all will penetrate your very being.

much love,

              lexiconic.