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Waripamo Allen Free spirited learner @ University of life
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In Philosophy • 2 min read • Jan 04, 2025 10:28a.m.
Exploration of Omnipotence
<p>As I ponder the question, "What would you do if you could do absolutely anything in this world?" I am met with a profound sense of trepidation. For in the face of limitless possibility, I am confronted with the daunting task of defining the very essence of existence.</p><p><br></p><p>Would I opt to eradicate suffering, to banish the specter of pain and despair that haunts humanity? Or would I choose to preserve the intricate tapestry of human experience, with all its attendant joys and sorrows?</p><p><br></p><p>Perhaps I would elect to reshape the very fabric of reality, to reconfigure the underlying structures of space and time. Or maybe I would simply choose to appreciate the beauty of the world as it is, in all its messy, magnificent complexity.</p><p><br></p><p>The more I consider the question, the more I realize that the true power of omnipotence lies not in the ability to shape the world, but in the capacity to shape oneself. For in the end, it is not the external world that must be transformed, but our own perceptions, our own understanding of the human condition.</p><p><br></p><p>And so, I am drawn to the wisdom of the ancient Greek philosopher, Epictetus, who counseled, "It's not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters." In the face of omnipotence, I would choose to cultivate a deep sense of inner peace, to align myself with the natural order of the universe, and to embrace the beauty of the present moment.</p><p><br></p><p>For in the end, it is not the power to shape the world that truly matters, but the power to shape ourselves. And it is this power that lies within us all, waiting to be unleashed.</p><p><br></p><p>What will you do if you can do absolutely anything in this world, like I give you the power? What will you do?</p>
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