Developing one's own philosophy of life can be one of the most rewarding experiences. ll can serve as the basis for a productive, rewarding, and happy experience in this world.  Otherwise we rely on the default position, given to us by others, absorbed into our unconscious from the environment. And this produces conflicting and random direction, which can lead to doubt frustration, a lack of fulfillment, and a lack of meaning in one's life. Whether we realize it or not, we live on the ground of philosophy, either by our choice or by adopting the views of others.  The current "accepted" paradigm is that of materialism.  No freedom, just determinism. It is up to us to make our own decision, to make of this life what we can.  This episode explores. . Support the show