Passionate belief and its effects on reality: A Franz Kafka philosophy
Franz Kafka, a master of existential inquiry, presents a tantalizing proposition in his assertion that passionate belief can birth the non-existent into existence. He’s exact words is as follows, “By believing passionately in something that still doesn’t exist, we create it. The non-existent is whatever we have not sufficiently desired.” As simple as it sounds, this can be interpreted in many ways.
One implication or effect of such a thought process is the liberation it offers from the constraints of conventional thinking. By embracing the notion that passionate belief can transcend the limitations of the known, individuals are empowered to pursue their dreams with unwavering conviction. This shift in mind-set opens doors to new opportunities and possibilities, fostering a sense of agency and purpose in the pursuit of personal and collective aspirations. The implication that reality itself is malleable is quite the unsettling thought, but when you realize that you are the one with the hammer, shaping, lengthening and shortening it, it becomes empowering rather than unsettling. Another perspective encourages a shift in focus from mere existence to meaningful existence. It prompts us to ponder not only what we desire, but why we desire it. By interrogating the depths of our longing, we unearth the latent potential to breathe life into the dormant realms of the previously improbable.
In conclusion, Kafka’s philosophy offers not only a tantalizing theory of existence, but a practical roadmap for navigating the complexities of modern life. By embracing the notion that the non-existent is simply that which we have not yet sufficiently desired, we emerge as architects of our destinies, shaping the contours of existence with every fervent thought and fervid aspiration.
Zephyr.☕
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In Margaret Atwood’s enigmatic assertion, “The desire to be loved is the last illusion. Give it up and you will be free,” lies a profound existential inquiry into love, freedom, and human nature. At the core of Atwood’s message lies a profound truth: the pursuit of external validation through love can become a trap, ensnaring us in a cycle of dependency and expectation.
In our quest for love, we often relinquish our autonomy, surrendering our identities to fit into moulds prescribed by societal norms and romantic ideals (thank you Hollywood). We mold ourselves into versions deemed lovable, sacrificing authenticity at the altar of acceptance. Our very corrupted perception of love leads us to loosing ourselves to it, how can it be love if you have to die to get it. Rather than die for it?. True freedom lies not in the validation of others but in the acceptance of self. It is in the abandonment of the illusion of needing love to feel whole that we find liberation.