Its important to get out there and live life and not get too bogged down by questions that are so subjective no definitive answer exists. So go out and do and think more about the things you can find anwers too! Too much navel contemplation is bad for the soul. I used to ask myself all these kinds of questions but now I have learnt their place in life is so small because there answers change very litle if anything anyway.
2006-12-26 08:32:32 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
Thanks for sharing. Personally, I enjoy being able to think metaphysically about various things and discuss them with others.
2006-12-26 08:37:57 · answer #1 · answered by Diesel Weasel 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I have only asked two, Rachel. I do go out there, I do not get bogged down with deep philosophical questions. Too many quotes from the Bible is bad for the soul, I know. I am answering your 'navel-contemplating' question here and now and I know it too will further guide me to a more meaningful, and open approach to life. I have found the answer here, and I am truly grateful for your enlightenment!
2006-12-26 17:16:18 · answer #2 · answered by WMD 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Even if things have no definitive answers, it does not mean we should stop asking the questions. To do so is to foreclose growth. For some, contemplation is nourishment for the soul; the consideration of the question more important than finding an answer. Some might say that to only ask questions for which there are definitive answers is to waste the power of the mind. But, others disagree. Different strokes for different folks.
2006-12-26 16:56:18 · answer #3 · answered by c'mon, cliffy 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
This is the philosophy section after all...
& in defense of those navel-gazers you're in front of the computer yourself, asking a question in the philosophy section...so your bellybutton is at least somewhat involved here! Tee hee. But I hear you, sometimes it's easier to preach than practice.
I don't think contemplation is bad for the soul. But yes we do have to make time to go out there & live our lives. Be at one with nature. Be passionate & creative. Just be. For those like me however, stuck at work & watching the clock at the moment, this is a welcome distraction! I live on my days off! My days on, I try to escape by daydreaming & visiting yahoo answers!
Cheers to questions without answers!
:)
2006-12-26 17:06:49 · answer #4 · answered by amp 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
People ask questions like these because they are curious to know how other people respond and deal with such questions. Sometimes people have insight that others have not contemplated.
2006-12-27 00:20:48 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
...and too little contemplation will, ironically, leave you more self-centered than not.
It's a big universe. It's a big soul. Explore them both.
2006-12-26 17:20:31 · answer #6 · answered by barbara 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I understand you but please try to understand me.
A goal-directed life seems no life to me,because;happiness does not come from the goal,it comes from way. Walking from the way itself is real goal. For a runner, it seems like important thing is crossing the finish line but without running, it does not seem like something good. So running is essential in there.
In here, I try to do good thing, maybe they have answers maybe not but trying to answer them makes me happy. Moreover, I think that it is very importan to find an answer or invent a new thing, it is important to develop our thinking ways,because we are thinking things. Like Descartes said if we are essentially thinking things, important thing is thinking and questions with no definite answers give me happiness and will give until eternity! Important thing is seeing the "way". I hope you become happy.
2006-12-26 16:52:38 · answer #7 · answered by ORKAN E 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I thought contemplation was the point.
2006-12-26 20:29:01 · answer #8 · answered by Voodoid 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋