I’m chasing after knowledge, or way past that, thereafter, just trying to turn off my mind.
As I press the one-tap purchase button on Audible, I am getting ready for my next dose of self improvement fix. So many books capitalize on my insecurity and my unrelenting quest to find the ultimate truth.
Yes the purchase went through, I have my comfort buddy for the night. It seems like I figured everything out when listening to these books, only to be at the same problem the next day.
My day starts out energetic and I get some things done in the morning. But afternoons are my favorite times. I’m chasing after knowledge, or way past that, thereafter, just trying to turn off my mind.
Knowledge and thinking seem like endless pursuits. My mind keeps chattering about what I did in the past or what I should be doing in the future. Or judging people and judging myself. Always trying to improve or rationalize things.
Overindulgent, too much competition, excess, more, and more. We want it all. I want to be the best writer. So I spend hours thinking about becoming a famous writer. Or I drink alcohol in excess to numb the pain of boredom.
Don’t you think the pursuit of knowledge is the same! We keep overthinking things and it can take over our lives. We want more understanding, or intelligence, I think there comes a point to ask the question, what is after the pursuit of knowledge.
In the afternoons, I just want to relax. Self improvement has its place, but what about just being content and living in the moment. No mind! Just flowing and blowing in the wind. Let go of our worries about what other people think. Just be…
