#lifephilosophy

Life throws us into a kaleidoscope of challenges, paradoxes, and questions. From ancient thinkers to modern philosophers, humanity has tried to craft paths through this maze of existence. Whether you’re someone who laughs at the absurd, seeks higher meaning, or builds resilience in the face of chaos, one thing is clear: philosophy offers us tools to navigate the world. The question is—which one do you follow?

Absurdism: Dancing with the Chaos

Absurdism is the wild child of philosophy, championed by Albert Camus. It’s about accepting the universe’s lack of inherent meaning while embracing life with gusto. Imagine standing at the edge of the void and saying, “Sure, nothing matters, but I’m here for the ride!” This philosophy celebrates rebellion against despair and finding joy in the small, fleeting moments.

Absurdism resonates with those who thrive on irony, contradiction, and humor. If you’ve ever laughed at life’s unpredictability or found peace in its chaos, you may already be living absurdly.

Existentialism: Writing Your Own Script

Existentialism invites us to take the pen and write our own story. Thinkers like Jean-Paul Sartre and Søren Kierkegaard argued that while the world might not provide meaning, we can. It’s all about freedom, choice, and responsibility.

Do you believe in forging your own path, even if it’s difficult? Existentialism might appeal to your inner adventurer, urging you to seek authenticity and purpose in a world that refuses to hand them to you.

Stoicism: Mastering the Inner World

Stoicism is the philosophy of calm within the storm. Ancient figures like Marcus Aurelius and Seneca preached that while we can’t control external events, we can control our reactions. By focusing on what’s within our power, we cultivate inner peace and resilience.

If you value discipline, logic, and detachment from the chaos of emotions, Stoicism might be your guiding light. It’s the philosophy for those who find strength in steadying their mind against life’s tempests.

Utilitarianism: The Greater Good

Utilitarianism asks: What brings the most happiness to the most people? Championed by Jeremy Bentham and John Stuart Mill, it’s the philosophy of practical ethics. If you value results over intentions and prioritize societal welfare, this could be your creed.

Nihilism: Rejecting the Script

For the Nihilist, nothing holds inherent value—not morality, not life, not meaning. It’s often seen as dark and pessimistic, but at its heart, Nihilism challenges us to strip away illusions and confront the truth.

Do you find meaninglessness liberating? If so, Nihilism could be your framework for understanding existence—or rejecting it entirely.

Idealism: The Pursuit of Perfection

Idealism looks to the stars. This philosophy emphasizes ideas, consciousness, and the potential for perfection. Thinkers like Plato believed the material world is just a shadow of the true, ideal reality.

Do you dream of higher truths, art, or unshakable principles? Idealism might align with your tendency to see potential beyond what’s immediately visible.

So, What About You?

Each philosophy offers its own lens on life. Some embrace the chaos, others impose structure. Some find solace in detachment, others in engagement. The beauty of these perspectives is that none are truly exclusive; life’s too complex for just one set of rules.

But here’s the question:

Which philosophy guides you the most?

Are you an Absurdist who dances with chaos? A Stoic who thrives on resilience? Or perhaps an Existentialist forging meaning in the void?

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I don't use tarot for divination purpose anymore. My spiritual path got me thinking that I should've stopped to wait an answer from gods, spirits because it wouldn't be called "spiritual path" but "material path". In this perspective I realized that tarot (in the way I use them) and "goetic magic" stop my path. I’ve become more inclined to read metaphysical, neoplatonic philosophy, psychology, scientific books and articles so I revalued some thought. One of these thought I revalued was tarot. Being obsessed with tarot and looking always an answer when I was bad in some situations I was betrayed by myself. Not just this. I subconsciously trusted my life to the answers tarot cards gave to me and this is not good because your life does not go forward. "Tarot said to me that I will pass the next exam, I should not be worried about that", then I was goofing around. I started to read some different ways to use tarot. I find the Jodorowsky method that did not convince me although it was the more rational way to read tarot. I've been thinking about three things:

1. the meaning around "inspiration" 2. the role of tarot in my life 3. the proper language that a tarot reader must use to read tarot cards

1. What does it mean "being inspired from tarot cards"?

- If I know that tarot is a divinatory tool maybe I will consider the idea that I should convinced myself that what tarot is telling to me is pure gold and I have to trust in them. - If I know that tarot is a divinatory tool that doesn't tell me the future (closely related) and that it can always change thanks to us I'll assume that if I have a positive card ("yes he/she loves me since the first time!") in front of me then what I have to do is nothing; or conversely whether tarot shows me a negative card I have to assume that it is time to be afraid of tarot and my actual situation in life. So it is pretty evident that I'm giving my precious attention to (it must be said) dangerous cards. Personally my experience (it's a private matter of love) taught me that tarot used as a divinatory tool is a dumb thing. - If you know that tarot is a philosophic tool that always change his way to show your possible future I think that you probably are very near to see my way to read tarot. I think it is more accurate of a divinatory tool because you literally have time to see the images and think by yourself what you want to read leaving you subconscious speaks. Ask yourself questions and give yourself answers. It's neither my job nor of the tarot give you an answer. That's where I find the real inspiration using tarot. If you believe that philosophy is a part of your spiritual path like me probably we can get along. 2. Read tarot like a story. How?

I stopped to use tarot for quite a while and I considered recently to take them promising me to find a productive way to use them. I thought that sometimes the engine that makes us all active is courage, strength, fortune and for a creative person like me "inspiration" that leads me to never stop me in what I love to do. I am inspired when I see a character in some tv-show, movie, book, etc that shares with me a passion, an hobby, a job, some situation that is related somehow with my life. Sometimes it happens that other stories resonate with us, we start to cry, we start to think to us due to them. That's what I learned and I liked from the Jodorowsky's method. But there's a lot of things that I didn't like. The practice of the reading. Continue to read the last point, please.

3. I think it is pretty clear that I would like to read tarot like a story and then thanks to that story finding (if it is there) a resonance with me. How do we start then? We don't have to ask anything to tarot. Let me clarify.

I've seen many tarot readers (youtubers) and Jodorowsky too make premises of their ways to read tarots before their readings. I noticed that I loved the premises, really philosophic and rationalist like me but when I started to listen their speaking I noticed something strange and I asked to myself "What is it changed from a divinatory reading?" The language they used, indeed. It doesn't allow you to make a detachment in order not to affect your life on an unconscious level which is what happened before using tarot as a divinatory tool. From the cards I would like a sheet that reflects a situation/a story and not a question: when we read a book we don’t ask a question, but we suddenly find ourselves in tune with a character, with a situation, because it resonates with our experience. For this reason I would "turn the cards" to make a story that is not about me directly (it's not my intention, because I want to speak with my subconscious so that I will order my thoughts in a kind of meditative state). Let me show you an example, a classic expression that is used in divination is "Will I have the job?", then you lay the cards, right? But this kind of question implies an answer for how it was formulated, an answer that is related to my question in its entirety, and there is no detachment. It’s a back and forth. It may seem little but for how I am language is very important and influences both positively and negatively. For me using tarot cards in a divinatory way, not to denigrate anyone, is like wearing a cloak to hide ourselves.

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