Don't Live An IMAGINARY Life In The Mind of Others

12/13/23 • 21 min

“We do not content ourselves with the life we have in ourselves and in our own being; we desire to live an imaginary life in the mind of others...”

Blaise Pascal, a French mathematician, inventor, and philosopher, came to this realization about humankind in the 17th century.

It remains as true today as it was back then.

In this episode, we discuss living an “imaginary life” in the mind of others, as opposed to embracing our real existence in the pursuit of truth.

I hope that you enjoy this meditation!

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And visit my sister project, @finneranswake, where you’ll find endless great conversations.

“We do not content ourselves with the life we have in ourselves and in our own being; we desire to live an imaginary life in the mind of others...”

Blaise Pascal, a French mathematician, inventor, and philosopher, came to this realization about humankind in the 17th century.

It remains as true today as it was back then.

In this episode, we discuss living an “imaginary life” in the mind of others, as opposed to embracing our real existence in the pursuit of truth.

I hope that you enjoy this meditation!

Please consider subscribing to this channel for more sleep stories, meditations, and soothing content!

Visit my YouTube page @pneumabydanielfinneran.

Email me at [email protected]

Instagram: @danielethanfinneran

X: @DanielEFinneran

And visit my sister project, @finneranswake, where you’ll find endless great conversations.

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Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad | Fall Asleep With Me

Joseph Conrad (born Józef Teodor Konrad Korzeniowski) was a Polish-English novelist.

He was born in 1857 and died in 1924.

His twenty years spent as a sailor in the British merchant navy inspired many of his literary works, among which Heart of Darkness is most highly acclaimed.

In this episode of “Fall Asleep with Me”, I read this work’s opening scene. It takes place on the tranquil waters of the River Thames.

Please consider subscribing to this channel for more sleep stories, meditations, and soothing content!

Visit my YouTube page @pneumabydanielfinneran.

Email me at [email protected]

And visit my sister project, @finneranswake, where you’ll find endless great conversations.

Sweet dreams!

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Please consider sharing this episode with a friend and subscribing to the channel for more sleep stories, meditations, and soothing content!

Visit my YouTube page @pneumabydanielfinneran.

Email me at [email protected]

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And visit my sister project on YouTube/Podcast platforms, @finneranswake, where you’ll find endless great conversations.

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