UNIVERSE & LIFE - NOTES FOR MYSELF

The Creator formed the universe from its own energy and all the energy will return to the Creator at the end. It is not important if God/Creator is monitoring us, if playing with us, if enjoying all the suffering and stupid things in the World; human beings cannot understand what God/Creator wants or thinks. My life cycle is creating an order from Chaos and returning the Chaos. My target is isolating my mind from myself, society, universe and reaching the source of energy to become a part of the energy. (SBO)

We created our own Gods and God is dead now. (Nietzsche)

The absolute God is absurd for us. Existence is absolute but life is absurd. (Camus)

Existence is absurd and life has no sense, no purpose, no explanation. (Sartre)

Whatsoever is, is in God, and without God nothing can be, or be conceived. The highest activity a human being can attain is learning for understanding, because to understand is to be free. (Spinoza)

“Cogito, Ergo Sum” - I Think, ‘’Therefore I Am’’. If you would be a real seeker after truth, it is necessary that at least once in your life you doubt, as far as possible, all things. (Descartes)

Pleasure and reality principles are two opposing forces that influence human behavior. Pleasure principle seeks immediate gratification of desires without considering consequences, while reality principal guides for making decisions on practicality, long-term benefits and social acceptability. (Freud)

Somewhere beyond right and wrong, there is a garden, I will meet you there. (Rumi)

When you realize nothing is lacking, the whole world belongs to you. (Lao Tzu)

The way of Zen is to be awake and aware, to be mindful of the present moment, and to live in the present moment. (Dogen Zenji)

The universe and the overall life experience are meaningless & absurd but it is in our hands to have pleasure and serenity in life by seeking joy, hope, power, personal life meaning. (SBO)

While I try to avoid dualist systems of religions, I find myself more and more in absurdity of universe and I try to live at the moment while placing myself and beloved ones in the center of my world. (SBO)

Awareness & Mindfulness & Vulnerability & Amor Fati & Pleasure & Reality

1. Be aware of yourself, society and universe

2. Love the life & livings and embrace all

3. There is no destiny written for you, go & write your own fate.

4. Focus on the ones under your control, accept the uncontrolled ones.

5. Past is past, you cannot change it, don’t waste time for regret.

6. Don’t worry about future, enjoy the moment.

7. Be vulnerable, you will find joy, love & belonging.

8. The journey is more important than the destination but it is the companions most important.

9. Care about people and other livings, it will return you with a positive energy.

10. Be kind & humble, keep honest, treat fairly, change positively, stay peaceful, follow happiness, support others, have joy & love, lean at the moment, reach transcendence.

Serkan Baran OZ

31 August 2024