Is Ancient Wisdom Still Relevant to Modern Life?
Have you ever contemplated what is unchanging over the ages? Is ancient wisdom still relevant to us now? One afternoon during a walk – which is often when insights come to me – I stopped to wonder what lessons our ancestors might have for us if they could speak across the ages? Imagine ancient beings, long gone from this world, observing humanity from a distance, watching us navigate the complexities of modern life. What wisdom might they have that could help us today? It’s tempting to dismiss our ancestors as primitive, as people who lacked the knowledge and sophistication we pride ourselves on today. But what if we’re missing something? What if the wisdom of those who came before us holds more value than we think? Many of us view ancient humans as less evolved versions of ourselves—people who didn’t know much, who lived in ignorance compared to our information-rich…
How was your trip? A view from outside.
In New Zealand, where I was born, the young are expected to travel then return home with a broader perspective on life and a greater appreciation for their own country. It works—except that some of us decide that Australia suits us better and end up living there, as I do. But no matter where you travel, what your revised perception of your own country may be, and where you end up, travel gives you a different perspective, which if you contemplate on it, can give you greater insight into yourself and the human condition in general. This is one of the benefits of travelling. Usually we are so involved in the concerns of our life that we don’t consider how things are for others. Our own challenges totally consume us. Though it would be beneficial to do so, we don’t step back and look at our life from a more…