Thinking with your gut is not generally a good idea, as Carl Sagan said in Demon-Haunted World.
But sometimes, to feel at home in your world, you've got to follow it. That's what William James's meant about paying attention to your "eagerness" if you want to experience "zest"... and of course you do.
It's also the message in this short film from my favorite YouTuber.
"Follow your gut" is another phrase that my Papaw would repeat on end. In line with his simple way of approaching life, he always thought that you shouldn't think about things too much. You risk losing out on some of the best opportunities in your life if you spend too much time thinking. While I agree in a lot of ways, I think it is all about moderation. Somethings should not be decided on gut instinct.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful words and photography! Perhaps unfortunately, my gut is opposed to spontaneity!
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