>"Don't search for the answers, which could not be given to you now, because you would not be able to live them. And the point is to live everything. Live the questions now. Perhaps then, someday in the far future, you will gradually, without even noticing it, live your way into the answer."

What a paragraph... this really spoke to me, as did your reflections around it, @ericvancewalton. I like the idea you present of growing naturally - or "evolving", rather - into understanding... Trusting that by living, taking each day as it comes, the answers you seek will unfold for you at the right moment. Oh man, what a "present" way to describe embracing the Now, and trusting that - eventually - the things that *did not* make sense *will*.

Sometimes I trie to have the patience but the more I tried, the more it seems it is getting harder to and at times it seems one might want to give up on that. 

Did Joe write that or did the Beatles? I'm genuinely curious now. Oddly enough, I think I had a moment the other day but I'm not quite sure. It's not that things became clear for me, but I was doing something pretty mundane and it struck me again how complex and miraculous our bodies are. The fact that its all thrown together in one bundle of life is amazing.

***we’re really only sleepwalking with momentary flashes of what could be considered true lucidity***
I could not agree more. I think that it takes constant effort to regain clarity over what this life is all about.

That's a great quote. You have one interesting barber!

There are lessons all around us just waiting to teach us something. Usually they aren't so easy to come by as yours was, though. haha. 

It's just like that life is never the same, different things come and go, so if we can make our life good, that's the only reason we should work hard day and night and be successful and then we'll live our lives. We can live our life as we want, so if people talk about our life, we should ignore them and live more happily. 

Sharing on Twitter. 
https://twitter.com/djbravo121741/status/1758627968501395827

Living this life is full of joy and sorrow. Thinking positively and always being grateful for what we have is the path to happiness. Have a nice day, Eric

These are really important words that can help we humans to live a free and happy life and I appreciate you sharing it.

Actually, I'm in that kind of situation right now. Until now, my mind and heart is still at current state during my mental breakdown in my academics, causing me to drowned in grief and sorrow. Sometimes I'm ask myself if I'm not deserving enough to achieve that kind of goal as one of my greatest gift to my parents. *Silly me.* Although, it's not a big deal for others but for me, freaking it is. 😔

In order to have everything mentioned, personally I feel like the main secret is on being patient and controlling the patience in life in general, especially with such insecure times when it's hard to make plans anymore.

The importance of staying present, embracing uncertainty, and finding peace amidst the chaos can't be underrated. 

>Whenever I find myself, “getting into the weeds” in my own life, or notice anyone else doing the same, it’s usually because of just a handful of reasons:

But for me, it's not weed. It's alcohol. Last year, I had the chance to watch people try to get rid of boredom or run from the questions they seem to have answers to by going out with friends and getting drown in few bottles of alcohol. 

When I watch them, I understood because I had been there a couple of times. Tried to use alcohol to stop myself from overthinking things and to forget the problems I have in the present. 

Just as you said those things I worried over so much that getting drown in bottles of hot drinks did sort themselves out when I allowed time to take it due course 

Sometimes we have to live these things to truly understand. 

Beautiful post . that describes the real value of patience, faith and the importance of living in the present moment in our life.

Hello, @ericvancewalton

Yes, uncertainty mortifies many. Of course, asking the appropriate and timely questions and trying to resolve them is crucial to giving meaning to our existence. However, what I have learned in life's lessons is what the Stoics recommended, which I can summarize as enjoying the here and now without harming others until I find imperturbability in the face of their criticisms. 

In any case, it is a good strategy to remain in a constant learning process, without letting it discourage you.

Greetings.

I think I'm like that too. I find myself reawakened at the oddest of times. Three days ago, it was by a complete stranger that merely said a line to me. It struck me and I contemplated it the entire night and felt genuinely rejuvenated afterwards. I'm learning everyday to maintain positivity and trust in the fact that it will all be well in the end. Thank you for sharing these insightful words.

What a beautiful post, it invites us to reflect, it is true, life is full of questions, and many things we do not get answers to, perhaps we should have more trust with the people we love and consult with them, perhaps some of the answers already has happened to a close environment, and whose experience helps us to answer our own questions, the important thing is not to stop at the lack of answers, many of them will become clearer over the course of life.
I take this opportunity to wish you a wonderful afternoon dear friend @ericvancewalton

Rilke, Heine, Schiller, Goethe ... were all part of my curriculum in school. We had to study their masterpieces relentlessly although we didn't really understand much back then. Today, I realize it was the foundation, the mainframe for lack of better words, the central dock from where "my" ships depart. I'm glad Rilke's words reignited the fire in you, pulling you out of insomnia and giving the lucid dream a different twist. What a beautiful reminder. Thanks for sharing your journey Eric!