- March 15th, 2025, 3:29 am
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This topic is about the March 2025 Philosophy Book of the Month, Escape To Paradise and Beyond: An Englishman's Global Quest For Truth And Enlightenment by Maitreya Dasa
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A time we all treasured, when daily activities included unscheduled free play, exploration, and a connection to the present, is brought back to us by Maitreya Dasa's nostalgic reminiscences about her childhood outdoor experiences. There was no overwhelming of planning for future achievements; the only concern was finding joy in the moment.In stark contrast, the contemporary world appears to be far more concerned with the productivity of the individual along with their success and ambition.
Because of societal pressures, professional success, and technological innovation, the world is moving so quickly that it appears hard to stop and enjoy the moment. To put it briefly, have our advancements made us less aware of what it means to live?
Do you think that individuals are finding it hard to fully enjoy the present because of the current environment? If you're feeling this transformation, what are the causes?
In Darrick Wood, we swung on tall chestnut saplings, bending them to the ground, and searched out the huge twiggy mounds of Magpie nests within the thorny branches of Hawthorne trees. In those woods, we relished the refreshing smell of the chill damp deciduous leaves that carpeted the ground in autumn with an infinite variety of russets, golds, and yellows. In late spring and summer, we found Skylark nests and enjoyed the trill songs of male Skylarks hovering high in the sky. Skylarks’ nests in the meadow grasses, like those of the Peewits on arable land, are hard to find, but we had time, with no prospects to urge us on. We were not intent on fame and fortune and thought nothing of the future.(Location 412 - Kindle Version)
A time we all treasured, when daily activities included unscheduled free play, exploration, and a connection to the present, is brought back to us by Maitreya Dasa's nostalgic reminiscences about her childhood outdoor experiences. There was no overwhelming of planning for future achievements; the only concern was finding joy in the moment.In stark contrast, the contemporary world appears to be far more concerned with the productivity of the individual along with their success and ambition.
Because of societal pressures, professional success, and technological innovation, the world is moving so quickly that it appears hard to stop and enjoy the moment. To put it briefly, have our advancements made us less aware of what it means to live?
Do you think that individuals are finding it hard to fully enjoy the present because of the current environment? If you're feeling this transformation, what are the causes?
“There is only one thing a philosopher can be relied upon to do, and that is to contradict other philosophers”
– William James
– William James
- By Catarina Silva_