Wednesday, July 12, 2006
The celestial North Pole Star comes to us first as Polaris, and then Vega.
Though the two stars are distinct, they can be idealized as the 'North Star'.
So it is with philosophy.
The subjects change, but the idealization can still take place.
Throughout life, you may need to change the lesser lights to adjust to new circumstances.
People change and new ones come into view.
The Aristotelian Accidents they carry...skin color...hair color...height...weight...etc. etc. etc.
are varied and manifold.
But idealize them as 'Person' and treat this person with respect.
Though the personalities are manifold, there is some common 'North Starness' they share with each other and yourself.
And then realize that this Nature is Change and can be harmonious or abrupt.
And that not all Change is bad.
And that without Change, Love could not endure.
And most importantly perhaps, without Change, the preciousness of Life would be lost and all would be absolutely common and even inhuman.
So change your attitude with those you encounter.
Orient yourself to the North-Starness of the various people you encounter.
Be flexible in dealing with others.
But don't lose the Ideal.
Some things must never change, in order that some things always remain Universal.
Though the two stars are distinct, they can be idealized as the 'North Star'.
So it is with philosophy.
The subjects change, but the idealization can still take place.
Throughout life, you may need to change the lesser lights to adjust to new circumstances.
People change and new ones come into view.
The Aristotelian Accidents they carry...skin color...hair color...height...weight...etc. etc. etc.
are varied and manifold.
But idealize them as 'Person' and treat this person with respect.
Though the personalities are manifold, there is some common 'North Starness' they share with each other and yourself.
And then realize that this Nature is Change and can be harmonious or abrupt.
And that not all Change is bad.
And that without Change, Love could not endure.
And most importantly perhaps, without Change, the preciousness of Life would be lost and all would be absolutely common and even inhuman.
So change your attitude with those you encounter.
Orient yourself to the North-Starness of the various people you encounter.
Be flexible in dealing with others.
But don't lose the Ideal.
Some things must never change, in order that some things always remain Universal.
