SENSE AND NONSENSE

October 11, 2022

SUMMARY:

In this text, Matías reflects on the nature of meaning in life. He describes how our senses are the tools we use to construct a mental map of reality and how this map influences our perception of meaning in our lives. The idea is explored that finding or losing meaning is a natural and necessary process that occurs when we expand our perceptions and perspectives. Ultimately, it suggests that making sense of nonsense is part of the journey to discover purpose and direction in life.

QUOTE:

“Dare to live in the nonsensical, so that you can truly understand the meaning of things.”

EXERCISES:

1. Self-Discovery Meditation: Perform a meditation in which you reflect on moments in your life when you have experienced a significant change in beliefs or focus. Visualize how you have adapted to new ways of seeing the world and how that has affected your sense of life. Learn to embrace transformation and nonsense as opportunities for growth.

2. Acceptance Meditation: Focus on accepting the present as it is, even if you feel it doesn’t make sense at that moment. Allow yourself to feel the emotions that arise when facing uncertainty and nonsense. Practice self-compassion and recognize that it’s natural to experience moments of confusion.

3. Creative Visualization Meditation: Close your eyes and visualize a new sense or direction in your life. Imagine what it would be like to live a life filled with purpose and meaning for you. Connect with the emotions that this new vision evokes. This exercise can help you set clear intentions and motivate you to move forward.