Possible remedy against all those awful self-help books
He advised living entirely in the present moment, embracing passion, and finding joy in simplicity rather than overthinking. Key advice included taking risks, acting rather than just thinking, accepting that "life is trouble," and finding strength in adversity. He encouraged ignoring societal, rigid rules in favor of embracing one's own "folly" and freedom. Sounds familiar?
Zorba the Greek is a novel written once by Nikos Kazantzakis, first published in 1946. It's the tale of a young Greek intellectual who ventures to escape his bookish life with the aid of the boisterous and mysterious Alexis Zorba. The novel was adapted into the very successful 1964 movie of the same name directed by Michael Cacoyannis, as well as a stage musical and a BBC radio play.
In Kazantzakis’s novel Zorba was this larger-than-life character who was passionate, fearless and always lived in the moment, for the moment. He was illiterate and yet ingenious and profoundly more philosophical in his daily teachings than any book or self-help guru could be. He was truly the force of nature, and these are the 7 lessons that were for the young man to learn:
1) Life is the ultimate teacher;
2) Be foolish (in measured way);
3) Death is one certainty of life, so embrace it (in the correct manner, of course);
4) Adversity leads to Growth (of character if not in wealth);
If that was published in 1946, I wonder when the author spent his time writing it. And his life experiences that motivated him. 1946 was a year after the end of WW2, and I am sure the author lived thru some tough times. I wonder what his life was like.
And all that feels like it would work. If you chose not to build anything for the future, or take on any responsibilities.. At this point, I might give it a go..😷
@whowasthatmaskedman Oh no, you don't get away with that. One doesn't follow Jesus just by believing. Don't be a Trump-like excuse for the presidency. Heaven is indeed worth a belonging to a church
@val70 If your faith gives you comfort I am certainly not here to discourage you. Indeed I have had my fox hole moment prayers and seen the odd "Miracle". But none of the established religions answer my questions. And I will have them answered, or move on. The closest I can find is Buddhism really. The idea of every living thing being part of a deity and requiring our respect as such has its appeal. I prefer to leave it there and not tread on your beliefs..😷
@whowasthatmaskedman Like St Paul said ages ago, we're all equal heirs to God's promise through faith in Jesus Christ, without needing to even follow Mosaic Law
