Dwelling is not primarily inhabiting but taking care of and creating that space within which something comes into its own and flourishes.
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Profound boredom, drifting here and there in the abysses of our existence like a muffling fog, removes all things and men and oneself along with it into a remarkable indifference. This boredom reveals being as a whole.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote expresses how deep boredom can lead to a sense of indifference and reveal the essence of existence.
In this quote, Martin Heidegger reflects on the concept of profound boredom, suggesting that it not only dulls our engagement with the world but also strips away the significance of things and people around us. This state of indifference can lead to an awakening of deeper existential awareness, helping us confront the nature of being itself, as it highlights the emptiness that accompanies a lack of engagement with life's experiences.
Themes
BoredomIndifferenceExistenceAwarenessBeing
In practice
Example use cases
In a philosophical discussion about the nature of existence, one could use this quote to illustrate how boredom impacts our perception of reality.
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