Why do we humans seem to have such a strong desire to distract ourselves from the real world?
Paul’s One Big Question for October 17, 2018
Honest thought and analysis on a variety of subjects, often spiced with humor
Honest thought and analysis on a variety of subjects, often spiced with humor
Why do we humans seem to have such a strong desire to distract ourselves from the real world?
Hi Paul! How’s the painting going? Humans distract themselves from the real world out of fear. We are all so caught up on having our phones and other electronic device that takes away from seeing the real world
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The truth hurts.
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May be because reality can really drain away all your energy and dwelling in a fantasy world, as unrealistic as that can be, is catharsis
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I don’t know because the World around us is so much more beautiful and interesting than the things we distract ourselves with….
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When it comes to day dreams or pretending we’re living a different life, maybe we are. Every now and than we peak into that other life and take a look around.
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I often recall T.S. Eliot’s comment: “Humankind cannot bear very much reality” The Four Quartets “Burnt Norton”
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Because frankly, life/reality sucks.
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Because we can. Humans have imagination, and the ability to cancel out what is really happening in favor of other “realities.” To be wholly human is to learn to navigate between multiple realities. And though we may be (I don’t actually know if we are) the only species capable of juggling multiple realities simultaneously, we are not the only species to seek cover and hide from exposure to a single outward reality. Think ostriches with their heads in the sand, or cats seeking shelter in boxes. 😀
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Beware of maya…
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What is real is already there. We always yearn for what is not there…
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