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I've deliberately cultivated this. As I often as I remember I adopt the perspective of someone who's 14,000 years old. I don't know why I haven't died, and at
by bgroat 5y ago
I've deliberately cultivated this.
As I often as I remember I adopt the perspective of someone who's 14,000 years old.
I don't know why I haven't died, and at this point I don't expect to at anytime in the future.
But I don't know I won't - so I'm still careful, and grateful.
But I don't let things bother me, because I've seen it before. And all my plans are long-term, because centuries to me are the same as quarters for you.
It seems crazy, but it's really changed how I think. I got the idea after watching the incredible movie, "The Man From Earth"
- bitwize 5y ago"You think that thing you're worried about is going to matter in the long term? THINK, Mark, THINK!"
- mordymoop 5y agoThis is fun. You often people say “death gives life meaning” which is absurd, as if the meat and potatoes of day-to—day obligations, chores, hobbies and friendships are influenced in any way by the fact that the chain of experiences will eventually end. I don’t imagine that I’m 14ky old, but I do make decisions as if I might never die, and if I do, I try to keep in mind the implications for my as-yet-nonexistent grandchildren.
- patrickmn 5y agoYou are practicing eastern philosophy :) The Man From Earth is wonderful. The best ultra-low budget movie IMO.
- marton78 5y agoNo way, you guys really like this movie? It's a good idea, terribly executed. The worst acting I have seen in a long time, gaping plot holes that makes you shake your head in disbelief. I was very disappointed.
- 7thaccount 5y agoAgreed the movie was great.