Are the Events in Our Life the Result of Free Will or Causality and Determinism? →
In Embrace Life’s Randomness, author Brent M. Jones considers whether the unexpected is genuinely random and compares the traditional stoic determinist view of life with a view more accepting of randomness and free will.
This book is about our journey through life, and it examines the topics of why things happen and how we should view them. Some feel that all events, including human actions, are ultimately determined by causes considered external to the will. Others believe in free will and agency, feeling that their trip through life results from their own choices.
With these two very different assumptions, is there the best code to live by? If our impact is assumed to be cause and effect based on our choices, there will still be influences from factors we cannot control. The law of attraction tells us that: You are what you attract because like attract likes. In other words, you constantly find yourself attracted to people with the same personality traits. If you are a pleasant person, you will attract happy people.
This unique memoir pairs the author’s personal experiences with his wisdom in living a full, satisfying life. He reminds us that we can blame ourselves or others for bad choices or tragedies or face living life and making the most of the good, the bad, the tragic, and the beautiful.
While we ponder why our life stories change every time we tell them, he delves into the depths of how our perspectives shift as life experiences change how we see life. You’ll come away with a profound understanding of why you feel differently about past events and why your view of them morphs over time.
You’ll learn more about yourself, your life, your past, and your emotions regarding all three while learning how honest reflection can ultimately help us heal.
Review of Embrace Life"s Randomness Your Path to Personal Reinvention and Positive Change →
Reviewed by DECILLIS: A writer, editor, reviewer, and researcher with a Ph.D. in literature, with a specialty in narratology
“This is a somewhat atypical philosophical book that uses a combination of poetry and personal anecdotes to discuss free will versus determinism. Although not structured like a typical spiritual self-help book, the loosely concatenated series of discussions- is nonetheless thought-provoking and draws on various sources. The language is polished.
There is, in effect, one core question:- free will or causality, and determinism? The book circles this question in multiple ways; fundamentally, it’s an unanswerable question, and the conclusion acknowledges that there isn’t a firm answer in the text. However, just because something can’t be answered definitively doesn’t mean humans won’t spend much time trying to figure it out. It’s a reasonably central principle affecting one’s worldview, so thinking about it seems a worthwhile use of our time.”
The book is an exciting validation of the art form of memoir as a means of exploring and experiencing the world. Likewise, the anecdotes taken from the author’s life are not centered on major epiphanies or milestones in his path to the present but on events that can be used as starting points for discussion. It’s an interesting approach, especially given the initial discussion about how people reshape the narratives of their lives over time.
Overall, the text is different from what I expected. Still, itt thoughtfully discusses some thorny existential issues and leaves the reader with broad action items for living a more fulfilling life.
Embrace Life's Randomness: Your Path to Personal Reinvention and Positive Change →
This book will empower readers to take control of their life and embrace life's unexpected events. "Embrace Life's Randomness" by M. Jones offers an eye-opening exploration of life's journey, leaving readers with a profound understanding of how our choices and attitudes shape our destiny. Readers will be inspired to make the most of life's good, bad, tragic, and beautiful, ultimately leading to personal growth and healing.
What you will learn from this book:
- Discover the power of embracing life's randomness and how it can change your life
- Explore the law of attraction and how it affects the people and experiences that come into our lives
- Uncover how our perspectives shift as life experiences change how we see life
- Gain an understanding of why our life stories change every time we tell them and why our view of past events morphs over time
What is included in the book:
- An exploration of the journey of life
- An honest reflection on why blaming oneself or others for bad choices or tragedies is not the answer
- A comparison of the traditional stoic determinist view of life with a more accepting view that embraces free will and randomness
- A unique memoir that combines the author's personal experiences with his wisdom in living a full, satisfying life
Unlock the power of embracing life's unexpected events and discover how to make the most of your life's journey. Buy "Embrace Life's Randomness".
Short Summary of Embrace Life's Randomness 2nd edition
Our journeys through life follow unexpected paths. Looking back offers some clarity, and you think you understand your trip, and then you find yourself at an unexpected turn in the future, taking your breath away.
This book considers whether the unexpected is genuinely random and considers the traditional stoic determinist view of life and a view more accepting of randomness and free will.
When the unexpected happens, it can be wonderful or challenging. One thing you know is that there is more than you thought just by looking back. Embrace the Randomness.
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