I thought
today’s discussion was particularly relatable and applicable. The whole journey
is more important than the destination is a cliché that my dad has told me my
whole life, but his version is that it’s all about the experience, which I think
alludes to the same idea. The society we live in is rather hypocritical; everyone
knows the saying and places importance on the message, yet we still live in a
goal-orientated society that does not appear to be changing. I consider myself rather
goal orientated and I do not think I do much to destroy my progress in order to
to lengthen the journey, even though I understand why people choose, and tend,
to do this. I think Ciara made a good point that Dostoyevsky’s is illuminating the
human condition, but if one were to be the type of person he describes the
person would be inactive. I think the key is to incorporate some of Dostoyevsky’s
ideas into your life, such as Mr. Shapiro taking a road trip to a random place
every year. I also think Dostoyevsky’s ideas rely on reflection, but it’s hard
to reflect if you live in the present.
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