Curses As Realistic -- The Philosophy of Misfortune -- Philosocom's Guide On Luck
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Introduction
The idea that a curse is some kind of magical spell executed by wizards or sorcerers is a false belief, that is likelier to exist in tales of fiction than in realities. While the notion of curse is not universal, some people are indeed "cursed" in some way or another, with them not being able to do anything about it.
Furthermore, the more they mainly focus on their misfortune, the more the origins of their negativity blinds them from seeing the positive aspects of the world around us. This, in turn, hurts their fabric of happiness. Therefore, a misfortune is either amplified or reduced by the subjection of our perception.
Genetics: The Indication of A Flawed Reality
Whether be it an illness, a permanent circumstance or a condition that cannot be cured like autism, the idea of "being cursed" is more realistic than some may think, simply due to existence being flawed.
After all, what are curses, if not the very representatives of this flawed universe? Furthermore, how can we rationally deny this reality being filled with flaws? As such, genetic dispositions are often the result of the problems our ancestors had. The past is always key in understanding the cursed flaws we have inherited from those who are no longer with us.
Children, although having a will independent of their parents, may still suffer the problems their parents had. As such, Nietzsche's poor health condition stemmed from the genetics he inherited from his ill father.
Psychologically, we can logically deduce that Nietzsche's unique philosophy, which many find relatable to this very day, helped him endure his unfortunate verdict of being, that stemmed from his genetical and environmental factors.
How to be Grateful for Misfortune
For the more infantile mind, it is easier to be ungrateful and entitled than grateful and modest. That is because of many humans' hardwired tendency towards pessimism. This hardwired tendency is a curse by itself as positivity is far more practical and reasonable. Positivity allows us, after all, to rectify the very problems we suffer from.
Look back at your darker past. Can you be grateful for it? For all the traumas you've received? How willing are you to consider being grateful for it?
Many people would struggle with this, as they would not find reason to appreciate their misfortune. They instead prefer to appreciate their fortune.
However, in the name of growth and in the name of development, we should focus on being grateful in general. As we are grateful for our misfortunes, we can be more mindful of them. As a result, we can build upon them.
Build an empire with same bricks that were thrown at you. -- Anonymous
When we build upon misfortune, we can subvert it, and create something of greater virtue.
There are, unfortunately, some things in life that cannot be helped, no matter how much treat they get. Applying philosophy on reality can turn these misfortunes into creative outlets. As such, people of misfortune may find themselves becoming excellent writers, poets and even philosophers.
If it weren't for these misfortunes, that changed the trajectory of people, we wouldn't have creative geniuses such as John Duran, a sage who spent much of his life being homeless. We wouldn't have Ogbule Chibuzo Isaac and M. Svartgold, who both wrote much for my site. We wouldn't have Diogenes, who contributed much to the Greek philosophy of old.
We wouldn't have Nathan Lasher, whose brain injuries made him a savant and an expert on mania. We wouldn't have Gandhi, who helped revolutionize India from the imperialism of British rule. We wouldn't have Roland Leblanc, whose disillusionment from the Christian Church allowed him to delve into the arcane and volunteer to my aid for many years.
This exemplifies how the human inner seed of light is able to endure against all odds, and deviate from the orthodox fabric of human society, fostering profound realizations and roles.
Realism and Divinity
This realistic notion of "curse" isn't something that necessarily came out of a divine reason (like an ancestor who has done something awful). Existence was always unfair and not people don't always get what they need or want.
As people grow from unfortunate circumstances, they might find themselves not only becoming tougher, but also more compassionate. The more compassion we develop, the more we can understand the unique circumstances of others without resorting to mere pity.
Often, those who had the most unfortunate of circumstances, can grow to become stronger as a result. Therefore, when the human spirit overcomes distress, it can become unrelenting. It can foster itself from mere specks of dust into a concrete, sharp ruby diamond.
Therefore, being cursed with something is very much a result of mere unfortune rather than a divine punishment. However, regardless of metaphysical origin it can be weirdly twisted for the greater good.
The Underserving Unfairness
Even if you are, for instance, a very devout believer in whatever religion, you too can be cursed -- cursed with a dire illness, a difficult weakness, a disability, very bad luck and so on. One's zealotry doesn't save them from the infliction of curses. After all, everyone is prone to curses as a possibility.
Furthermore, when you are a person of great virtue, living in a morally depraved society, you might find your moral fortune a double-edged sword. This can be seen in Jesus Christ's example, who got crucified by the oppressive, uncaring Roman Empire.
Therefore, fairness is not an objective criteria. Rather, it depends on the subjective context you are in. In a more rectified world, folk such as Jesus Christ, and even my own late Master Numi, would've been far better off.
Contentment is natural wealth, luxury is artificial poverty -- Socrates
In a world consumed by financial materialism and eroding corruption, the moral paragons often find themselves at the bottom of the societal hierarchy.
I am myself in a way, a cursed man. In the days of old, I would've been considered one of the greats, along with many of my contemporaries, such as Kaiser Basileus.
A sensitive man, I also have autistic psychopathy, or Asperger's Syndrome. Given how hard it is to understand Asperger's, alongside the fact it is no longer considered a relevant term in the eyes of prestigious authorities, I am extremely hard to understand.
As a man who saved people from themselves, yet is emotionally detached, I very much understand and appreciate the interconnectivity of reality, that "we are all one". However, I am basically a moral psychopath with autistic tendencies. Lacking emotional empathy, I instead employ cognitive empathy.
I prefer to live a more-solitary life, despite my immense potential, because being misunderstood is very common with complex people like myself. I am not a social man, I am a moral man instead. Often times I am also a romantic man. I deem social interactions an utter waste of my time, and as a result I may appear weirdly hostile despite my love for peace and harmony with the world.
Most folk are simpler compared to me. Seeing depth in simplicity, allows me also to appreciate the virtue of being simple and regular. After all, it allows them to navigate society better than myself.
As I stim to regulate my emotions, I can appear intimidating and scary. By my own verdict of being, I am an anti-villain. My late grandmother was a very difficult person to deal with. Understanding morality very intuitively, I have saved her from herself when I was 10.
My grandiose moral paragony is not seen. My lack of emotional attachments to most people can make me seen as a narcissist. I live as a shadow of the very world that has forsaken my dear grandmother. However, as many folk may choose to forsake her memory, I refuse to forsake the memory of my greatest friend, which was her.
Since I accept how complex I am in both genetic and environmental dispositions, I find the most solace avoiding most people. Instead, I have led an underground apprentice organization without having a care in the world about what others might think of it.
As a gesture of love towards my late grandmother, I have sacrificed being part of the very orthodox fabric that has forsaken her. In my late 20's, I have already saved several people from themselves. Ever since her distressful sayings, caring about most people was extremely difficult for me. What I care about, is mourning this unfortunate world, and praying for an improved one instead.
Without my intricate curse I could've been a happier person who did not need to isolate himself from the world just to be happy. Subverting your expectations, I developed to become a healthier man thanks to my own research. Therefore, despite my unfortunate upbringing, I am more unrelenting and healthier than people considered more fortunate than myself.
I find my sacrifices inevitable because I will never be accepted by most people for who I am. My relevancy instead is in my moral paragony and in much of my free philosophical articles and videos I leave to humanity. It is in my hope humanity will keep enjoying my wisdom for many years to come, and use my unrelenting work to improve themselves, help each other, and find hope in being alive and embrace their mortality.
Amen.
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