The first thing I would like to point out is that each of us have a different purpose that we have to serve in the evolutionary scheme of things. We are not all equally endowed to do everything. When I speak about teleological evolution, I speak about the idea of 'telos,' purpose.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Each person has a unique purpose in evolution and is not equally equipped for everything.
- In plain terms
- Everyone has a different job to do in the world.
- What can you take from it?
- Accept your unique role in life.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What is my unique role?
- Am I trying to do everything?
Another view
It can be limiting to define oneself strictly by one purpose.
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