"τί τὸ ὄν" : What is being?

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"τί τὸ ὄν" : What is being?

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As I sit down to pen my annual birthday message, I can't help but reflect on the past year with a mixture of calm and melancholy. The journey through the world of knowledge has been a voyage of self-discovery and introspection, much like a vagabond wandering with no fixed destination. My thoughts often meander, lingering on the many great philosophical and biblical passages I've encountered along the way.

• "eritis sicut deus, scientes bonum et malum" - "You will be like God, knowing good and evil."
• "Pereat dies in qua natus sum" - "Perish the day on which I was born."
• "Esse qua esse bonum est" - "Being, as being, is good."

This year, I'm drawn to Aristotle's "Metaphysics," a work that delves deep into the nature of being and the ultimate essence of existence. As I grapple with feelings of vagueness and despair, I find solace in his words from Book 7 (Ζ or Zeta), 1028b:

τί τὸ ὄν - "What is being?"

This simple yet profound question serves as a reminder to delve into the essence of our existence and seek understanding of our place in the world. As I have wandered through life this past year, I've often wondered about the meaning of my own being and the role I play in the grand tapestry of existence.

 

Throughout this past year, I've felt lost and directionless, burdened by the weight of my own expectations and the uncertainty of the future. My journey has been marked by a sense of drifting, much like a ship adrift at sea. But as I reflect on Aristotle's question, I realize that there is value in exploring the depths of our own being and seeking to understand our purpose in this vast, mysterious world.

 

As I embark on another year of life, I aspire to ponder the nature of being and strive to uncover my own essence amidst the ebb and flow of existence. Though I may still be wandering, I know that the exploration of my own being will guide my path. And with this newfound understanding, I step forward into the unknown, determined to face the challenges ahead with a renewed sense of purpose and conviction.

 

Here's to another year of seeking truth, embracing the essence of being, and forging my own path through the ever-shifting landscape of life.