The life that worths to be lived is a "Worthless life"

When we head home after a full day at the job, and reflect on what made the day worthwhile, we're compelled to acknowledge that if the day was indeed valuable, it was due to the good vibes.... A compliment, a hug, or an unexpected meet-up with someone very special

– those are moments you just can’t quantify -

In life, the truly invaluable moments often appear 'worthless' through the lens of societal values. These are the moments that escape quantification and defy conventional appraisal—like a quiet sunset, a spontaneous laugh, or a fleeting thought.

Much like how many Phjilosophers like Nietzsche and Kierkegaard critiqued the herd mentality for overlooking the individual's intrinsic worth, these moments reveal that what society often disregards may indeed hold the deepest significance.

Life is often misconceived as a span from birth to death, yet it's the unnoticed intervals that truly define existence. It's like watching an extraordinary Argentinian film—only you spent a couple hours on that theater chair as the lights come on and a sense of nostalgy and lost once the film it's over washes over you. We live most authentically in those fleeting moments that escape our immediate awareness.

In a Post Modern society, where identities are often ephemeral and shaped by consumption, the pursuit of a 'worthy life' becomes a profound challenge. Media and manufactured consent, alongside a dissection of liquid modernity, where consumerism dictates transient identities, poses a stark contrast to the existential pursuit of personal authenticity and individual values.

Often forgoted the importance of forging one's path and embracing the struggle inherent in achieving personal goals. True fulfillment derives from individual pursuits that transcend societal norms and material desires. However, the societal emphasis on ephemeral values can dilute the intense, introspective journey.

Jean-Jacques Rousseau’s reflection in 'Discourse on the Origin of Inequality'—'Man is born free, and everywhere he is in chains'—echoes this sentiment by emphasizing how societal constructs can restrain natural human freedom and potential. John Dewey’s concepts in 'Human Nature and Conduct' further elucidate this by suggesting that values are not static but evolve through continuous interaction with changing environments. Dewey posited that understanding human nature and conduct in its true form involves an examination of the habits and practices that shape individual and collective behaviors.

Thus, a worthy life, according to these philosophical reflections, involves a vigilant reevaluation of the values we adopt and the goals we pursue. It demands a resistance to the superficial allure of consumer-driven identities and a return to more enduring, deeply considered values. Our challenge is to recognize and break the chains of societal expectations, enabling a reconnection with our authentic selves and a redefinition of what truly matters.

In navigating this landscape, we might find inspiration in : 'We do not learn from experience... we learn from reflecting on experience.' This reflection is crucial in discerning the ephemeral from the eternal, guiding us toward a life that not only reaches for achievements but does so in a manner that is in harmony with our deepest human nature

Pay attention to the moments critical to your happiness—those that drift into your consciousness with a nostalgic breeze, occasionally accompanied by a shiver of regret. Such feelings are natural, as nothing seems complete in retrospect when our existence has already transformed. These moments inform the genuine choices we will make in the future, guiding us toward a truly worthy life.Teach your kids to do so!