Why Philosophy Is Your Best Companion

Nobody in this world is going to stay forever. People come and go. You are on your own. Living in this universe, we are all interconnected with one another. We are just an individual that so happen to stop by this world. We are in here for a short stay, when our time is due, we have no choice but to pack up and leave this world behind. Then, it is time for another batch of customers to check in. This is a recurring process, it will never end, nor will it break. It has been reiterating itself for millennium. 

This is why we need to appreciate, enjoy and even show gratitude for our stay in planet Earth. The Stoic philosophers always remind us that we shouldn't take this all for granted, because we will die one day. We will leave this world behind. They meditate on death, which is "Memento Mori". It can be translated as "remember that you have to die" or "the inevitability of death". 

In this cosmos, we are them, they are us. If you will die one day, so will others. Countless individuals have die if we are to date back to the old ages. Yet, there is one thing that never leave this world --- Philosophy. Philosophy has existed for so long, it never ages, it never dies. They are always here. 

We should always turn to philosophy when life doesn't turn out the way we desired, or at least we should make it our second resort, coming after our closed ones or loved ones. Philosophy is something you can hold on to, regardless of your emotions. It can and will always be your safest resort. 

This is a sign for you to start learning philosophy today.

If you are interested in learning more about "Memento Mori", click on this to link to my favorite author's interpretation on his website.