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I've been thinking about something a lot lately. In fact, it's really since I started to post at this forum that I have realized a distinct difference in my life. I've actually started to use my brain a bit again!
When I was in my late teens, I spent many hours either by myself, or hanging out with a couple of close friends, thinking about things, whether it be the meaning of life, the existence of God, or something else completely profound. Then I got a full time job, started doing courses, bought a house, etc. etc. and have managed to get myself stuck in a routine.
Over the last few years, learning something new has become a bit of a chore, and thinking about difficult concepts has not even come into the equation (other than during my courses).
After being involved in some of the more thought-provoking posts in IW lately, I have realized that I actually don't know much about anything, and that learning something new and thinking about new things can actually be fun. It seems that in general, we pick up a text book and read it to progress our career, or gain an extra qualification. How many people actually learn something and study something for the pure enjoyment of it, or the advancement of their own intellect.
I, for one, have always wanted to do some Astronomy, but since I have never actually needed to, for either my job or my studies, have not done anything about it. Well maybe it's about time I did.
Does anyone else know what I'm talking about, or am I just talking crazy stuff?
Aviendha.
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