211228 What I learned in my studies this morning 2

Focus focus foc.

— Us. Obligate failure point. —

Internal? Or ex?

Daily Stoic:

All those people, those memories and that knowledge, the infinite personal, detailed, local information that has disappeared from the universe altogether . . . .

When I die, I can't take my knowledge with me.  And I certainly can't share it all (at least, not until mind-duplication or upload become a reality).  Hells, I can't even remember what I had for breakfast yesterday.

Since I and my individual fount will perish, what can I do?  What the hell makes a difference?  Who cares why not just be a nihilist and get it over with?

I can do two things:

1. I can teach my children how to be the best people they can be.  If anything, I expect that that will be my infinitesimal legacy to humanity.  Perhaps someday my distant progeny will change the world and save humanity like action heroes in a space opera.

2. I can realize that changing the world isn't the point.  Changing myself is the point.  Doing right, practicing virtue, doing my duty to my family and friends, crafting a personal meaning in life . . . these are things I can do. Things I can control.  

Which should I choose?  Hmmmm . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Today's Meditation:

Today's Meditation II: