Life Inside and Outside a Box.
I don’t want to be in a box, because I want to be able to open boxes and look inside. I cannot do this while I’m in a box.
This thought is my paraphrase of a quote from Jordan B. Peterson, a psychologist and philosopher.
If I were strongly progressive, conservative, Christian, Buddhist, Pagan, etc., then I would have trouble peering into other boxes and examining the contents inside. My vision would be blocked by the insides, the walls, of whatever box I’d be in.
I was in a Christian box for over two decades, but had to exit that box for a variety of reasons.
I’ve jumped into other boxes in the past, but had to jump back out. I can’t handle being in a box.
There’s a serious, even terrible downside to not being in a box. Not being in a box makes for a very lonely existence.
There’s plenty of company inside a box.
To be honest, my life would probably be better if I were in a box. And liked being in a box.
My first statement of this post is not my full story. It is true, but only partially true.
The other part: I cannot be in a box, even if I try. And this, at times, really does not feel good.
I wonder if Jordan Peterson feels this way.
Jordan B. Peterson is a psychologist, career researcher, distinguished professor, and philosopher.
He is also my personal hero, and a guide for millions of people – leading us to meaning in this post-modern, nihilistic time.
Here is one of his lectures:
And here is his youtube channel:
Wandering Spirit 