“To be a philosopher is . . . so to
love wisdom as to live according to its dictates, a life of simplicity,
independence, magnanimity, and trust.”
To be a philosopher is only
complicated to those who chose to live their lives full of high
maintenance-standards instead of recognizing the simple values and wisdom life
has to offer. Society expects and demands success and happiness but refuses to
listen to the philosophers and proverbs that simply explain how to achieve it.
We over analyze life too much when the truth in triumph is simple: the ability
to listen and appreciate other's wisdom, perform your life simply, and cherish
trust.
It is more than obvious that society
has become so money hungry and selfishly driven that simplicity does not exist
in our new generations. Those who buy when they NEED something, not when they
WANT something; reflect a life or simplicity. Those who fix things instead of
replacing things; reflect a life of simplicity. Those who are satisfied with
average instead of living conceited and arrogantly; reflect a life of
simplicity. Warren Buffet is the second richest man in the world who has also
donated over $31 billion to charity. He shares his wisdom to all those willing
to listen to it. Here is a link for you. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UnDT6P0mBxo) He exudes simplicity and magnanimity. He lives in a small
three bedroom house in Omaha that he bought over 50 years ago. He says he has
everything he needs in that house and does not believe he needs anything more.
He does not carry a cell phone or have a computer on his desk. Buffet believes
that we shouldn't buy unnecessary things. He stated that, "The happiest
people do not necessarily have the best things, they simply appreciate the
things they have."
Another philosophical concept is
"...to love wisdom as to live according to its dictates." Happiness
and success result from peace; peace of mind and peace in society. Those who
can learn from people and live according to those who are willing to help guide
us are those fulfilling this concept. The United States is a great example of a
powerful and successful nation that has a bunch of people willing to
"listen to its dictates." Many of us, not all, love and learn from
the knowledge and wisdom life is offering from experiences and people. We also
work together and often times accept working underneath someone to achieve a
goal. Those who refuse to "live according to its dictates" or work
together for a common cause are going against the purpose and hurt society.
Many nations and their people refuse to listen to others and obey power because
their ignorance is apparently stronger than their desire to be successful and
happy.
Magnanimity and trust are also two
philosophical theories preached by our most brilliant and content philosophers.
Younger generations and our generations to come our straying away from our
parents, grandparents, and great grandparents magnanimous behavior. Life used
to be about generosity and helping people, especially those less fortunate.
However, today's society seems to full of a bunch of people who are more
concerned about themselves and their materialistic things instead of the true
meaning of life. A life full of magnanimity and trust will provide a life of
success, happiness, and enjoyment. We have all heard it before, "money
cannot buy happiness," yet that is all our society is absorbed with today
and unfortunately most go to sleep at night everyday unsatisfied. However, the
power in helping people and exuding trust, cannot be bought or beat. Being a
person of trust means you care more about the well-being and loving relationship
with that person than the temptations that potentially disappoint. Distrustful
people are often unhappy people because they have broken many relationships.
Bob Marley was and is still loved by the world and was a man of simplicity,
magnanimity, and most of all, trust. Trust is not only given but it needs to be
accepted. Marley trusted people so much that little worried him and his life
was full of joy and success. He refused to lock his car because locking his car
was saying he didn't trust people. To trust someone is as fulfilling as being
trusted. Trusting a sibling, a parent, a spouse, a friend is so gratifying
because of the bond that it brings forth.
The power to become a knowledgeable and happy
"philosopher" in today's society is too easy: appreciate and focus on
the important things in life.
