Existential Hippy Meets World

Hello Steemit! I guess this is the time and the place I formally introduce myself and explain why I am here. I consider myself a peripatetic philosopher who writes to find meaning in the world but in all honesty, writing is probably a means to make sense of my own individual world and more importantly my place in it. I find my way of being in the world is enriched by a few basic things: words, nature, and philosophy.

Words, in my opinion, are powerful things. When words are spoken or written carelessly they can break anything. Words also paradoxically hold the power to heal, inspire and bring peace. We should be respectful when we wield words as they are phonic nuclear weapons of mass destruction and heat seeking missiles that rarely miss their target. We literally speak magic and destroy worlds with our mindful and/or careless use of language.

Philosophy is the ultimate form of praxis and in its traditional incantation was sought as a means in which to live better. The word philosophy itself means "love of wisdom". But what I find most alluring and captivating about philosophy is the task it seeks to clarify; how do we live better? So, yes, how do we live better? I believe one of the most basic and necessary ways to live better is to foster connection. We somehow need to disrupt the ever-present myth of separation that seems inherently embedded in contemporary culture.I suppose that is a lofty goal, to aspire to disrupt the current power nexus, but I also believe this disruption is achieved best through small, focused and incremental acts. Who knows? Maybe something I write may help someone else at some point when circumstances are less than ideal or perhaps inspire a momentary connection and an internal utterance of: "Me too!"

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In addition to being idealistic and hopeful, I am also an animal lover, avid outdoor hiker, roller skater, aspiring potter and knitter. One of my favourite things to do is to hike and take pictures in the moments I feel most inspired and at home in the world. If you, too, are a nature-loving, quasi-intellectual looking for connection and meaning, follow me and I will do my best to be worthy of your attention and time. Time after all is our greatest and most urgent currency. How we use and spend it is essentially what determines if we lived well or not. My use of time these days has been working to embody a minimalist lifestyle and everyday I strive to find beauty in things that are off the beaten path and outside the perimeter of consumer culture. I look forward to learning and sharing with you all.

Kobie