Comments on: Does Thinking About the Ideal Life Actually Lead to Living One? http://www.scotthyoung.com/blog/2010/03/11/does-thinking-about-the-ideal-life-actually-lead-to-living-one/ Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:53:39 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Jaundre http://www.scotthyoung.com/blog/2010/03/11/does-thinking-about-the-ideal-life-actually-lead-to-living-one/comment-page-1/#comment-1165165 Jaundre Fri, 25 Nov 2011 20:40:15 +0000 http://www.scotthyoung.com/blog/?p=1547#comment-1165165 Quite an interesting article, I would just like to briefly give a few comments. The underlying implication of "deep thinkers" is one of elitist fashion. The quote in the beginning is evident of this. In a harsher view we may equate everyone on the same playing field as people living with insignificant constructed desires such as the pursuit of being "happy". Thus in this regard treating happiness as an inconsequential result of being human gives an answer to the question posed of whether or not deep thinkers are inclined to be depressed. The answer: There is no realistic distinction between being happy and depressed and the both moods are assessments purely as value statements humans have conveniently defined for their practical living. Of course this view is highly controversial. I must give credit to the author in suggesting that one's internal thoughts ought to match reality, yet of course this poses in itself other questions as "How will I define my future through this actualization of my cognitive abilities and is this always of a consequential match to my further aims of being unique?" Or "Are the ideals I pursue my true thoughts or a resultant formation because of the world around me? Would that encourage me to be actually genuine by expressing a few responses with regards to the world in my day to day living." I hope that the few comments and questions posed will be of help. I must again commend the author for writing the article - opens further doors for deeper thought... Quite an interesting article, I would just like to briefly give a few comments. The underlying implication of “deep thinkers” is one of elitist fashion. The quote in the beginning is evident of this. In a harsher view we may equate everyone on the same playing field as people living with insignificant constructed desires such as the pursuit of being “happy”. Thus in this regard treating happiness as an inconsequential result of being human gives an answer to the question posed of whether or not deep thinkers are inclined to be depressed. The answer: There is no realistic distinction between being happy and depressed and the both moods are assessments purely as value statements humans have conveniently defined for their practical living. Of course this view is highly controversial.

I must give credit to the author in suggesting that one’s internal thoughts ought to match reality, yet of course this poses in itself other questions as “How will I define my future through this actualization of my cognitive abilities and is this always of a consequential match to my further aims of being unique?” Or “Are the ideals I pursue my true thoughts or a resultant formation because of the world around me? Would that encourage me to be actually genuine by expressing a few responses with regards to the world in my day to day living.”

I hope that the few comments and questions posed will be of help. I must again commend the author for writing the article – opens further doors for deeper thought…

]]> By: Akshay http://www.scotthyoung.com/blog/2010/03/11/does-thinking-about-the-ideal-life-actually-lead-to-living-one/comment-page-1/#comment-1106899 Akshay Sun, 30 Oct 2011 07:18:40 +0000 http://www.scotthyoung.com/blog/?p=1547#comment-1106899 Funny it is that leading an ideal life is the hardest thing to achieve on earth. Maybe thats what the ultimate goal of life is. Introspection surely is needed but after a lot of thinking, it forces me to feel that ignorance IS bliss. Introspection leads the mind to think a lot about future. That translates into the depressed behavior. And the future IS in fact a hell hole. The world is bad. So the ultimate solution to this is believing in living in the moment. Not thinking too much about the future will give you the best life can offer you. Live in the moment. The simplest mantra of living a quality life. Funny it is that leading an ideal life is the hardest thing to achieve on earth. Maybe thats what the ultimate goal of life is. Introspection surely is needed but after a lot of thinking, it forces me to feel that ignorance IS bliss. Introspection leads the mind to think a lot about future. That translates into the depressed behavior. And the future IS in fact a hell hole. The world is bad. So the ultimate solution to this is believing in living in the moment. Not thinking too much about the future will give you the best life can offer you. Live in the moment. The simplest mantra of living a quality life.

]]> By: J http://www.scotthyoung.com/blog/2010/03/11/does-thinking-about-the-ideal-life-actually-lead-to-living-one/comment-page-1/#comment-506707 J Fri, 05 Nov 2010 08:37:05 +0000 http://www.scotthyoung.com/blog/?p=1547#comment-506707 It may be that Introspection + Actualization = Ideal Life but it's not as simple as that. I'm pretty good at the actualization part of many aspects of my life(including women) but not others. I know that it is extremely important to manage my time and be completely efficient though I have never been able to put that into practice. I just get distracted to easily. It may be that Introspection + Actualization = Ideal Life but it’s not as simple as that. I’m pretty good at the actualization part of many aspects of my life(including women) but not others. I know that it is extremely important to manage my time and be completely efficient though I have never been able to put that into practice. I just get distracted to easily.

]]> By: Jonny | thelifething.com http://www.scotthyoung.com/blog/2010/03/11/does-thinking-about-the-ideal-life-actually-lead-to-living-one/comment-page-1/#comment-411940 Jonny | thelifething.com Sat, 08 May 2010 00:41:41 +0000 http://www.scotthyoung.com/blog/?p=1547#comment-411940 Hey Scott, Nice piece man. I read it from start to finish which is unusual for me. Valid food for thought from someone who is obviously skilled in the art of thinking. Hey Scott,

Nice piece man. I read it from start to finish which is unusual for me. Valid food for thought from someone who is obviously skilled in the art of thinking.

]]> By: shreevidya http://www.scotthyoung.com/blog/2010/03/11/does-thinking-about-the-ideal-life-actually-lead-to-living-one/comment-page-1/#comment-410923 shreevidya Wed, 05 May 2010 18:00:07 +0000 http://www.scotthyoung.com/blog/?p=1547#comment-410923 Yes, even I have the problem of too much thinking. But now I am focusing on action. Yes, even I have the problem of too much thinking. But now I am focusing on action.

]]> By: J Allen http://www.scotthyoung.com/blog/2010/03/11/does-thinking-about-the-ideal-life-actually-lead-to-living-one/comment-page-1/#comment-398174 J Allen Wed, 07 Apr 2010 17:53:30 +0000 http://www.scotthyoung.com/blog/?p=1547#comment-398174 I think therefore I am, I think? Therefore, I am thinking I am there for thinking. Therefore thinking I think I am there for thinkng I think...or not. I think therefore I am, I think? Therefore, I am thinking I am there for thinking. Therefore thinking I think I am there for thinkng I think…or not.

]]> By: Spreading The Good Vibes — Zizendo Sublime Directory http://www.scotthyoung.com/blog/2010/03/11/does-thinking-about-the-ideal-life-actually-lead-to-living-one/comment-page-1/#comment-394185 Spreading The Good Vibes — Zizendo Sublime Directory Thu, 25 Mar 2010 06:51:02 +0000 http://www.scotthyoung.com/blog/?p=1547#comment-394185 [...] Scott H. Young: Is introspection always a good thing? Thinking doesn’t always lead to action. Far too often we over plan, over think, and never actually do. Does thinking about the ideal life actually lead to one? [...] [...] Scott H. Young: Is introspection always a good thing? Thinking doesn’t always lead to action. Far too often we over plan, over think, and never actually do. Does thinking about the ideal life actually lead to one? [...]

]]> By: EPIC SELF | Self Improvement, Wellness, Health, Fitness, Motivation, Green Living » Blog Archive » Spreading The Good Vibes http://www.scotthyoung.com/blog/2010/03/11/does-thinking-about-the-ideal-life-actually-lead-to-living-one/comment-page-1/#comment-393658 EPIC SELF | Self Improvement, Wellness, Health, Fitness, Motivation, Green Living » Blog Archive » Spreading The Good Vibes Tue, 23 Mar 2010 22:31:14 +0000 http://www.scotthyoung.com/blog/?p=1547#comment-393658 [...] Scott H. Young: Is introspection always a good thing? Thinking doesn’t always lead to action. Far too often we over plan, over think, and never actually do. Does thinking about the ideal life actually lead to one? [...] [...] Scott H. Young: Is introspection always a good thing? Thinking doesn’t always lead to action. Far too often we over plan, over think, and never actually do. Does thinking about the ideal life actually lead to one? [...]

]]> By: Jonny | thelifething.com http://www.scotthyoung.com/blog/2010/03/11/does-thinking-about-the-ideal-life-actually-lead-to-living-one/comment-page-1/#comment-392631 Jonny | thelifething.com Sat, 20 Mar 2010 07:12:17 +0000 http://www.scotthyoung.com/blog/?p=1547#comment-392631 Mate I love coming to this site. Wither over 7000 articles you have obviously worked hard to get to where you are and I commend you for that. Out of interest, what is it that you are studying? Mate I love coming to this site. Wither over 7000 articles you have obviously worked hard to get to where you are and I commend you for that. Out of interest, what is it that you are studying?

]]> By: Why I Started Blogging And How It Has Changed My Life http://www.scotthyoung.com/blog/2010/03/11/does-thinking-about-the-ideal-life-actually-lead-to-living-one/comment-page-1/#comment-391442 Why I Started Blogging And How It Has Changed My Life Tue, 16 Mar 2010 14:23:40 +0000 http://www.scotthyoung.com/blog/?p=1547#comment-391442 [...] have found that through introspection I’ve learned to live a healthier and more positive life and blogging has given me [...] [...] have found that through introspection I’ve learned to live a healthier and more positive life and blogging has given me [...]

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