What is a Deep Life? -An Introduction to living Deep.

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Why live deep

The purpose of this blog is to explore ways to make our lives deep. The goal of life should be to live a fulfilled and meaningful life. This is made much easier when we are pushing ourselves to live deeply in every aspects of our lives. Therefore this blog will explore many topics pertaining to entertainment, politics, professional life and personal relationships. The reason I believe this is important to be brought into discussion is because modern day culture and technology are pressuring us to be less deep in all the previously mentioned avenues of life. This is harmful because without Depth, it is hard to have a powerful meaning to ones life. Therefore, those who live Deep, will stand out in a shallow world.

I strongly believe that a meaning for ones life is the most important motivation in anyones life. I would argue that it is crucial to living what most would consider a “good” life. If you have a meaning, then every aspect of your life should be backed with intention and thought. This, I believe, is the formula for a fulfilled life. This blog will seek to at the very least provoke introspection about life and hopefully encourage the reader to live “Deep”.

What does it mean to live “deep”

For the purpose of this posts and all of my following posts, I will need to offer a working definition of what I mean by Deep. An action or way-of-life, is deep, when it is done with a clear and organized intention. Also when it is done with focus and vigor. It is vital to have a true desire when trying to make your life Deep. If your heart is not in it, it is very hard to make it Deep.

Inspiration

To note, both my concept of Depth and my reasoning for how important it is, aligns closely with that of Cal Newport’s, as told in his book Deep Work. He focuses on the need for deep work in the modern day professional setting. He makes strong arguments and I will likely refer to his material, as well as many other writers who I believe touch on the concept of Depth.

I also draw a lot on the works of Viktor Frankl and his work Man’s Search For Meaning. This work gives a very solid foundation on fulfillment in ones life. It is probably the book that has influenced my thought processes the most. Very strongly recommend it.