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Philosophy Hunting
I think a large part of my life consisted of philosophy hunting. It seemed that everyone I met was like a definite Existentialist, or a definite Daoist, or a definite Jedi-ist, and I needed to be definite something. I dabbled a bit in everything, and every one had parts I liked, and parts I didn't like. It never occurred to me that I could have my own philosophy, compromised of everything I had learned in life. But that was exactly what I needed.
And it is what everyone needs. I think people who go around looking for that perfect philosophy or religion will be sadly disappointed by any one they try. It seems to me, that the only one philosophy that will work for everyone is their own. You are the only one who has lived your life. And you are the only one who truly knows what you want. So, why commit yourself to someone else's ideals?
It seems to me, that the easiest way to develop a philosophy all your own, is to live life.
Learn.
Open yourself to new experiences.
Look at life from as many points of view as possible.
Read everything. You will learn something from everything you read. Or experience for that matter.
Interpret life.
Write down Everything that seems valuable.
Philosophy is the study of life. Don't study Kierkegaard. Study Life. Kierkegaard is only a tour guide.
Plunge in head first into everything.
Ask. Don't be afraid. Just ask.
Study other peoples life.
What I guess I'm trying to say is Grow.
Court Demone. Author of a Personal Development Blog called Personal Development Funkified
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