on an atomic level, i'm an unbelievably complicated arrangement of atoms.
on a cosmic level, i'm a blink of a blink in the universe.
on a human level, i'm a member of my family, my society, and i have things i do to keep things working the way they're supposed to.
on a personal level, i'm a person, enveloped in the everyday things i do.
if i zoom in to the level of atoms, the things in me have always existed, just in a different form. if i zoom out even just to the level of human civilization, my existence makes little difference.
yet, the only level it makes sense to me on a day-to-day basis is my singular perspective about what i need, what i have to do. but in the back of my mind, not to belittle myself, but i know whatever it is i'm doing is a re-arrangement of atoms, pre-determined or otherwise, and in any case, totally insignificant in the grand scheme of things. but of course i keep doing them.
here are the rules on how not to get lost.
- assume self-interest is the basic reason for human existence.
- most people peer through the world via their own eyes. pick three people and view the world from their eyes.
- don't go zooming until it's absolutely necessary.
- the message is just a small part of things. remember, words are futile. always provide space to reflect.
