Self-transcendence
Experiencing self-transcendence is something that helps me overcome various struggles in life. When I look at the sky, it puts everything into perspective. Here in Copenhagen it is a little bit more difficult to feel oneness with the cosmos, as there is not much nature around. When I lived in northern Sweden, there was a beautiful river, a lake, forests. Places created perfect spaces for experiencing oneness. But even here in Copenhagen I can watch the sunrise or go to the sea.
There are still many things for me to navigate, such as my career, the direction of my research, my personal connections with fellow humans. When I think about such things, it feels overwhelming. I fear making a mistake. Then I look at the sky and see my life's unfolding as just another unfolding in the universe. I see my life as a journey with many surprises, serious decisions, magical experiences.
Something that I am thinking about is (over)consumption during this season. It's the beginning of December, and fellow humans are buying a lot. Within the social movements I follow and am part of, such as minimalism, voluntary simplicity, and zero waste, there is a tendency to make gifts, give experiences and quality time as gifts, make donations on behalf of someone, or even give nothing. But it feels to me that this is still a rather small proportion of the population who adopt these practices.