wise365: Camus on mundane acts, superfluous desires, authentic choices

Happy wise365 Tuesday!

Here are this week’s 3 ideas, plus a journaling prompt for you …

1.

Loss of interest is a common complaint these days, which makes it important to reflect on Camus' claim that even mundane acts can become meaningful gestures.

2.

We often receive the message that we need such-and-such consumer products to be satisfied in our lives. From an Epicurean point of view, this is a lie that stems from a failure to distinguish between necessary and superfluous desires.

3.

“Kierkegaard emphasized the individual struggle with choices that define who we become, urging us to take responsibility for choosing authentically and not merely according to societal expectations.” From Career Development Workbook: Philosophical Exercises for Purpose and Success

Journaling Prompt

Reflect on a mundane activity in your daily life—something as simple as making your morning coffee or tidying your space. How might this act hold meaning, as Camus suggests, even in its simplicity? Consider how approaching seemingly trivial tasks with intention or awareness could impact your perspective on the broader philosophy of life.