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People may give you the advice to determine what is relevant to you, and then focus on that. Unfortunately, finding out what is important requires wisdom, and t
by smokel 12y ago
People may give you the advice to determine what is relevant to you, and then focus on that. Unfortunately, finding out what is important requires wisdom, and this will make you want to read books and papers again.
With respect to this paradoxical situation, I found reading the Tao Te Ching very interesting. It suggests that you should stop focussing on wisdom and simply accept that things will go one way or the other. This might give you some rest.
If taoism is a bridge too far, then you may want to get started in meditation or mindfulness.
- coned88 12y agoTaoism isin't too far. I once read the Tao of Pooh and thought the ideas were great. I think my conflict is that information allows things to change. Decisions can be made given a better understanding. I'll check out the Tao Te Ching book. Thanks.
- gerbilly 12y ago> Decisions can be made given a better understanding. This might be the root of the problem. You have to accept that most of the time you need to make decisions with your _current_ understanding. There are some situations where you will need to seek information in order to make a better decision. (Trust yourself, you will know the difference instinctively.) In those cases gather only the information you need to do a good enough job. Decide what is important to you and ignore the rest. Also focus on people and friendhsips, sports even. The human mind isn't meant to work without involving the body at the same time. (I dare you to check your iphone or think about your reading list while trying to surf a wave for example :-) )