The area of circle cutout could be expressed as A= theta/360deg * pi * radius squared. So if we take unit radius r1 that is 1 unit long, and theta is full circle this would mean that: A=pi. If we take another radius r2 that represents r1 that is elongated by a factor we come to conclusion: To cover the same area with only 1 degree the length of r2 is around 18.97. This in turn means that a person having r1 should "swing their stick around" 6840 degrees - which is around 19 circles just to cover the same area. In truth success cannot be measured that is why we have a planet full of lusting and envious people fighting over things that they perceive has value - and what has value are the things we wish for, and are usually the things we lack - both need and greed. So the greater is the feeling of lack - the greater is the impression of others people success. To be content with yourself more aligns with the stick analogy, however the stick would then represent the difficulty of the endeavor. I am telling you this since I had that thing what people consider success, and when I finally took a bite of that carrot I realized that it was made of plastic. Being content is much easier and life affirming since it is about what goals do you choose to set for your self. And it could very well be something unimpressive like petting a cat or something like having a cup of coffee and spending time to write a reply to a fellow wisdom seeker.
What a comment, thank you so much for sharing. Beautifully worded point about the plastic carrot too. I've likewise known the prestige of working in a 'high-class' job only to realise how empty I felt inside. I was very proud to be able to tell people that I was an outstanding teacher in a world-class accredited school, but I was largely empty inside and not present at all with my friends, family, or loved ones. Now, I'm concerned purely on the experience of increasing my depth of inner richness. In doing this, I've found it's attracted more authenticity in others too. Thank you for taking the time to write your comment!
Will you still say yes to life in spite of everything? Regardless of your birth circumstances, past choices, resources, etc. What is the life task that is needing to be done? How can you find a way to say yes to it?
His approach certainly isn't for everyone, and I don't find myself agreeing with every single point in his books, but he does have this lovely rule to live by which I was tempted to include in this video but chose not to in the end. It is this: "Live as if you were living for a second time and had acted as wrongly the first time round as you are about to act now" I'll likely do a video breaking this down in the future
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The area of circle cutout could be expressed as A= theta/360deg * pi * radius squared. So if we take unit radius r1 that is 1 unit long, and theta is full circle this would mean that: A=pi. If we take another radius r2 that represents r1 that is elongated by a factor we come to conclusion: To cover the same area with only 1 degree the length of r2 is around 18.97. This in turn means that a person having r1 should "swing their stick around" 6840 degrees - which is around 19 circles just to cover the same area. In truth success cannot be measured that is why we have a planet full of lusting and envious people fighting over things that they perceive has value - and what has value are the things we wish for, and are usually the things we lack - both need and greed. So the greater is the feeling of lack - the greater is the impression of others people success. To be content with yourself more aligns with the stick analogy, however the stick would then represent the difficulty of the endeavor. I am telling you this since I had that thing what people consider success, and when I finally took a bite of that carrot I realized that it was made of plastic. Being content is much easier and life affirming since it is about what goals do you choose to set for your self. And it could very well be something unimpressive like petting a cat or something like having a cup of coffee and spending time to write a reply to a fellow wisdom seeker.
What a comment, thank you so much for sharing.
Beautifully worded point about the plastic carrot too.
I've likewise known the prestige of working in a 'high-class' job only to realise how empty I felt inside. I was very proud to be able to tell people that I was an outstanding teacher in a world-class accredited school, but I was largely empty inside and not present at all with my friends, family, or loved ones.
Now, I'm concerned purely on the experience of increasing my depth of inner richness. In doing this, I've found it's attracted more authenticity in others too.
Thank you for taking the time to write your comment!
Will you still say yes to life in spite of everything?
Regardless of your birth circumstances, past choices, resources, etc.
What is the life task that is needing to be done?
How can you find a way to say yes to it?
Frankl had a fascinating story of course, but I don’t really admire his actual work. It reeks of, “tough it out, you’ll make your momma sad.”
His approach certainly isn't for everyone, and I don't find myself agreeing with every single point in his books, but he does have this lovely rule to live by which I was tempted to include in this video but chose not to in the end.
It is this:
"Live as if you were living for a second time and had acted as wrongly the first time round as you are about to act now"
I'll likely do a video breaking this down in the future