How are you experimenting in your life?
“All life is an experiment. The more experiments you make, the better.”
— Ralph Waldo Emerson
When you read the above reference, did you think of the primary definition:
Experiment -- noun -- a scientific procedure undertaken to make a discovery, test a hypothesis, or demonstrate a known fact.
That'd be understandable, but the other definition is more appropriate in life: a course of action tentatively adopted without being sure of the outcome.
Life, for those fortunate enough, can be a long process. One that teaches and exposes us to plenty of lessons and beliefs. The more you experience and live, the more of each you pick up.
You also pick up learnings and norms from family, friends, and the community. Most of these are healthy and great to integrate into your own life. However, there are plenty that you should question and analyze closely.
How does this norm/belief serve me? Does it align with my worldview? Am I sure this is something I want to integrate into my life?
This is why I treat my life as an ongoing experiment. I tentatively adopt beliefs, habits, norms, and the like, as a way to identify if they're right for me.
You see, experimenting in life is a great way to learn new things and explore different perspectives.
How do you experiment in your life? If you haven't yet, what's something you'd like to experiment with?
👨🏻💻 Here are some interesting links…
- How a Sculptor Made an Art of Documenting Her Life
- The last great mystery of the mind: meet the people who have unusual – or non-existent – inner voices
- NYT Magazine's 24 Hours in the Creative Life
- Dr. Chanda Prescod-Weinstein Wants to Liberate Scientific Storytelling
Down the 🕳🐇 you go…
Remember:
"Treat failure like a scientist.
Each attempt is an experiment. Each mistake a clue.
You're not failing. You're refining."
— James Clear