“You can do what you decide to do — but you cannot decide what you will decide to do.” Sam Harris
Expanding on a thought that has been consuming my mind – Does free will exist? What choice or influence over our reality and the life we wish to live do we have?
If we are to believe that free will isn’t real what damage or risk does such a thought have in relation to our dreams, ambitions, drive and ability to create a life of meaning? Will we just accept what is and become passive in our existence? Will we limit the potential to live as greatly as we perhaps could?
At the same time, I think the thought is calming. It releases the pressure that we place on ourselves from trying to achieve and accomplish an ever expanding array of desires and forcedly trying to control external elements.
I have no control over arising thought. However, I believe I can influence the source of thought. I also believe that thought creates our reality and therefore would argue that we do have choice.
What are your thoughts? Love for you to leave your comments below. Enjoy!
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