what is the best way of living...detached?or involved?what is the best thing you'd like to do with your life?
2006-07-21 18:15:16 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
Be all you can be.
But make your own decisions, and don't live for others, they probably won't appreciate it.
Detached or involved is something others cannot know for you - but give both an honest try - and keep in mind that we are social beings - at least, we are when we're young.
The best thing to do with your life is get to know yourself - become intimately acquainted with yourself, test your own limits, and choose your way for yourself. Let no other tell you what to think, do, or believe.
And, yes, of course, that means looking at what I'm saying here to you with a critical eye - and if any of it really seems wrong to you - ignore it. I don't know you, I know we have humanity in common, and that's a lot to have in common, but it's not everything.
So, consider others' knowledge and advice, but ultimately go your own way - then you will know, at least, that you have been true to yourself.
2006-07-28 22:59:30 · answer #1 · answered by brucebirdfield 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best way of living is Involvement with Detachment. Sounds like a paradox, but it's really the right way.
What I would like to do with my life- Be happy!
2006-07-21 18:46:53 · answer #2 · answered by scholar 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it has to be a balance between the two. I need to be detached from things or people that keep me from taking care of myself or from growing. I need to be involved in the world to the extent that I am not totally self-centred, and because the world has much to give me and I have much to give back.
For me, the best thing I can do with my life is to live it well without hurting myself or others, to NOTICE and appreciate everything that comes my way, to keep learning, and to lead by example.
2006-07-21 18:22:48 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Involved, and helpful to the maxim reasonable extent possible, yet wisely managing your mind and resources.
Be generous with a good word, maybe even a smile and cheer up your fellow critter. There's plenty of gloom about these days.
Detachment requires indifference of a degree. One must find a middle road. There is suich a thing as compassion fatigue.
Self-absorption and her offspring sociopathy is the most disastrous mode of living. The price to be paid, no one can ever really afford.
2006-07-21 18:25:54 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure what you mean about being detached or involved. Do you mean remaining single or married? If so, it totally depends upon who you are. But I believe that the best thing you can do with your life is to figure out who you were made to be, and then to be it. I feel sure that God whispers things in our ear when we are born, things that tells us about what we love, and where our heart should go. One person is called to be an architect, another to be a dancer. Figure out what you are called to do. I guarantee it's the thing you love the best, the thing you are best equipped to do, and the thing that will be the most effective in your life
2006-07-21 18:26:04 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best way to live your life, is being involved. The best thing any of us can do is to make a difference in another's life. That is why I admire great teachers and coaches. They have a lifelong impact on kids.
You don't have to be a teacher though. Simply volunteering, at something your good at. I volunteer coaching football. And I am always receiving positive feedback from the parents of the kids I coach. I know I am making a difference, and hopefully these kids will grow up to be productive adults, and "pay it forward".
2006-07-21 18:24:00 · answer #6 · answered by amish-robot 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on what you want to get out of it. On the one hand, you can live life simply, few cares, few worries, superficial relationships, not much involvement. I know people like this who are really happy because life is easier when you're not invested. Personally, I'm all about the complicated life. I like drama, I like emotions, I like seriousness. So for me, I'd take all the highs and lows that come with that than the consistency of simplicity. Life is meant to be lived passionately, because otherwise, although you might have less problems, it's just not nearly as interesting.
2006-07-21 18:19:40 · answer #7 · answered by Ruvym 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would like to live an involved life, but be able to detach form time to time. It sounds indecisive, but I feel like you have to be able to be both. As far as what I would like to do with my life, I want to see and experience as much of the world as I possibly can. Culture shock rules!
2006-07-21 18:21:11 · answer #8 · answered by DIRT MCGIRT 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Helen Keller said something to the effect of live each moment as if you were about to go deaf and blind. Sounds nice, but realistically it's impossible. If we spent all our time noticing all the beautiful things in the world we'd never have any time to add to that beauty.
I guess it boils down to this, look for the beauty and wonder in the world in your quiet moments and when you must act, try to act in a way that adds to that beauty and wonder.
It's not something any of us can do all of the time, but the more we can do it, the better the world will be.
2006-07-21 18:28:58 · answer #9 · answered by joelfeig 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
opening my Heart to the Truth
that implies a commitment to both detachment and involvement
2006-07-21 23:41:48 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋