“It seems to me that I can’t change much.”
This simple yet profound thought is the starting point of many of our reflections, a place where we often find ourselves questioning the direction of our lives. When faced with uncertainty and a feeling of being lost or misaligned, it is easy to feel as though we’re powerless in the face of life’s complexity. But is this feeling of stagnation inherent in our nature, or is it a product of the disconnect between who we truly are and how we navigate the world?
As we continue to explore these thoughts, we will uncover the true nature of human being, the potential for alignment, and what it means to live a fulfilled life, all guided by the very process of reasoning itself.
The Struggle with Control and the Desire for Change
For many of us, the experience of life feels as though we are constantly attempting to change something—whether it’s ourselves, our circumstances, or our understanding of the world. This struggle, especially when it feels futile, leads to frustration. The need for change can feel overwhelming, especially when it seems that despite our best efforts, we cannot shift the course of our lives in a meaningful way.
“I can’t change much,” we say, echoing a sentiment that resonates deeply with the tension we feel when our internal world is at odds with our external experiences. This awareness—this recognition of how disconnected we feel from our own potential for change—often becomes a starting point for deeper reflection.
Evolution, Reasoning, and Human Nature
As we start exploring the nature of human beings, we quickly come to understand that reasoning plays a pivotal role in how we experience the world. Reasoning is not just a tool for intellectual thought but an essential part of our evolutionary process. The human ability to reason is not isolated or detached from the flow of life; it is an integral part of the natural unfolding of human experience, guiding us through senses, emotions, feelings, and thoughts.
Our reasoning process, in its most fundamental form, is an evolutionary tool that has emerged to help us navigate the world, from the most basic survival instincts to the complex intellectual tasks that allow us to imagine the future, build societies, and explore the cosmos. Yet, this powerful tool is often misapplied in ways that lead to stress, confusion, and a sense of disalignment with our true selves.
Fulfillment and Alignment with the Natural Flow of Life
So, what is the true path to fulfillment?
Fulfillment does not come from simply overcoming obstacles or intellectualizing our way through life’s challenges. It emerges when we are aligned with the natural flow of our evolutionary process. Fulfillment, in this sense, is a state of being in harmony with the greater forces of life, allowing reasoning to guide us through the world without resistance or overcomplication.
This alignment is key: when our reasoning process is aligned with the natural course of life, we don’t have to constantly strive for happiness or success. Instead, we simply live in accordance with what is—trusting the evolutionary flow that has shaped us, and understanding that, like nature itself, we are always in the process of becoming.
The Importance of Observation and Surrender
In our search for alignment, we often turn to the examples of those who seem to be naturally aligned with life. These individuals, who live in a state of fulfillment, do not seem to force things or overcomplicate their reasoning. Instead, they flow with life, using reasoning as a tool to engage with the world, not as an instrument of control or domination.
The key here is observation and surrender. We do not need to force our way into alignment; instead, we can learn from those who seem to have naturally found their path. By observing them, we can absorb their way of being and align our own process of reasoning with the natural flow they embody. It is not about struggling to change ourselves but about experiencing life in a way that reflects alignment.
But even as we acknowledge the value of observation and surrender, it becomes clear that true fulfillment is not about mimicking others. It is about aligning ourselves with the universal principles of nature and allowing the process of reasoning to unfold in a way that is in harmony with the natural course of evolution.
The Misuse of Reasoning: Struggles with Existential Questions
One of the greatest obstacles to finding fulfillment is our tendency to misuse reasoning. Overthinking existential questions like “What is the meaning of life?” or “What is the purpose of existence?” can lead to suffering. These struggles often arise from the misapplication of reasoning, where it becomes an intellectual tool to solve questions that are better addressed through experience or intuition.
Reasoning was never meant to wrestle with such abstract concepts in isolation. It is not designed to fix existential dilemmas but to guide us in understanding the world as it is—to help us navigate through life’s challenges, relationships, and moments of joy or pain. When we get caught up in the intellectual pursuit of understanding the meaning of life, we miss the simpler, more profound truths that arise when we allow ourselves to be fully present in the world.
The True Nature of Human Being
So, what is the true nature of human being?
The true nature of a human being is the potential to evolve with the natural flow of life, using reasoning as a tool to remain aligned with this greater process of becoming. It is an ever-unfolding journey toward greater complexity and fulfillment. Human beings are part of the evolutionary fabric of life, and reasoning is an essential tool that helps us engage with the world in a meaningful, purposeful way.
However, fulfillment does not come from the overthinking of abstract concepts, nor does it emerge from intellectualizing our way through life. It arises when we align ourselves with the natural process of life’s unfolding, allowing reasoning to guide us naturally, in harmony with the flow of our experiences.
What Does Truly Aligned Reasoning Look Like?
Having understood the true nature of human beings as aligned with the natural flow of evolution, we now arrive at a crucial question: What does a truly aligned process of reasoning look like?
To explore this, we can reflect on the individuals who seem to be living in harmony with life. These people do not seem to overcomplicate things. Their reasoning is not concerned with intellectualizing every aspect of existence; it is concerned with living fully in tune with the moment, seeing clearly, acting simply, and responding intuitively.
The truly aligned process of reasoning might be less about intellectual analysis and more about an integrated approach—where feelings, emotions, and thoughts flow together in response to the world around us. It’s about clarity of mind without overcomplication and decisions made from a place of deep connection with life.
This is not a reasoning that struggles or resists. It is a reasoning that flows naturally, guiding us toward the best possible actions without the inner turmoil that often accompanies overthinking. It’s a state where the internal conflicts dissolve, and the mind becomes a tool for understanding and interacting with the world, not for creating unnecessary struggles.
Conclusion: The Path Ahead
As we reflect on the nature of human beings and the alignment of reasoning with the natural flow of evolution, we are faced with a pressing question: For those of us who, like me, have not been naturally aligned from the beginning, is realignment possible? Evolution may have its course, but many of us are left feeling unfulfilled precisely because we are out of sync with this natural process.
Is it too late for us to realign ourselves, or is the potential for alignment still there? Can we find our way back to the natural flow of reasoning, or are we doomed to remain disconnected?
These questions remain open, and the answers are not clear. But one thing is certain: the true fulfillment we seek lies in understanding and embodying what alignment looks like. The real challenge is not just about identifying the path to realignment but also about discovering what alignment itself truly is—and how we can apply it to our lives.
What would an aligned reasoning process look like in your life? How can we begin to step into that flow, when so much of our thinking has been shaped by misalignment, overthinking, and the struggle to find meaning?
These are the questions we must explore as we continue the journey toward understanding, and perhaps discovering, the true nature of human alignment.