Fleeting moments Quote by Eric Maisel
““First and foremost, she recognizes that life has no single or ultimate meaning. Life only has human meanings of the following sort: psychological experiences of meaning, fleeting moments of meaning, best guesses about meaning, constructed ideas about meaning, personal evaluations about the meaningfulness of life, and so on. This may strike her as terrible news or as wonderful news, but in either case, she is smart enough to know that it is the truth. She accepts this truth, embraces it, and makes considered choices in the realm of meaning—so as to give herself the best possible chance of crafting a life that feels authentic.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Philosophy of Living, Eric Maisel, 2014
Life lacks an ultimate, universal meaning; meaning is created through personal psychological experiences, fleeting moments, guesses, constructions, and evaluations.
In simple terms: Life’s meaning is personal and constructed.
Key Takeaway
Embrace the truth and choose authentic actions.
Themes
meaning
authenticity
existentialism
personal growth
Mood
reflective
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- career decisions
- creative projects
- personal development
- philosophical reflection
Key Concepts
subjective meaning
psychological experience
construction of meaning
existential truth
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you create personal meaning?
- What choices reflect your authentic self?
A Different Perspective
The view may lead to nihilism if not balanced with purpose.
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