Gordon Ramsey would rather distract himself than contemplate on the idea of death

[Spiritual Warrior]

Starting at 26:35, the host asks Gordon an interesting question, "do you ever meditate on the idea of death?" 

Gordon says that hes too busy and that the host has too much time on his hands to be thinking about such things

Welcome to planet Earth, where we distract ourselves from life's most profound questions

Edited January 22 by Spiritual Warrior

[Carl-Richard]

His description of diving is pretty nice though. Sounds like mindfulness.

[UnbornTao]

Replace "Gordon Ramsey" with "all of humanity".

Edited January 22 by UnbornTao

[bebotalk]

Even being a famous chef doesn't detract from normalcy. I don't think many people think about death that much. Why should they? 

[Spiritual Warrior]

51 minutes ago, bebotalk said:

I don't think many people think about death that much. Why should they? 

You're right, most people don't. 

I just think that society distracts us from these deeper questions. I am trying to exit this group think mentality and think about these things for myself. 

Of course everyone is free to do what they want with their lives, distract yourself with everything you can get your hands on, I know I do. 

But I'm trying to transition away from this and I think some of the beautiful people in this forum will resonate with this. 

[Leo Gura]

What else would you expect from a egomaniac?

[Spiritual Warrior]

45 minutes ago, Leo Gura said:

What else would you expect from a egomaniac?

You're right.. a human with an inflated ego couldn't be open enough to the idea of death 

Edited January 22 by Spiritual Warrior

[Ishanga]

I think ppl should be aware of their mortality, that one day this body and this lifestyle, family/friends, homes and such will all be gone for You, that way if one really realizes this they won't waste time doing stupid things (scrolling all day on phone looking at nothing), so its a part of the awakening process to know this, and a step in the right direction...

 

[Hojo]

Its distraction out of fear not being too busy. People become busy to run from the fear of death its done on purpose just unconsciously. If he was conscious of non existence he couldn't do anything else until he figured it out. And if he did his kitchens would be alot quieter.

Edited January 22 by Hojo

[Yimpa]

12 hours ago, Spiritual Warrior said:

You're right.. a human with an inflated ego couldn't be open enough to the idea of death 

 

[QandC]

Damn.. He actually looks old now

[Yimpa]

2 minutes ago, QandC said:

Damn.. He actually looks old now

So does Simon Cowell

 

Edited January 22 by Yimpa

[QandC]

2 minutes ago, Yimpa said:

So does Simon Cowell

 

There's a difference between looking old and looking like a complete dipshit

[Yimpa]

1 minute ago, QandC said:

There's a difference between looking old and looking like a complete dipshit

Nah, that’s just called karma 

[Spiritual Warrior]

9 hours ago, Yimpa said:

 

That was actually really sweet 

[AerisVahnEphelia]

@bebotalk that's the only thing worth it.

Once you realize fully not only your death but the death of everything including your thoughts, desire, friends, family, lovers, that's when you're truly free to dance.

Still conditioning will take time to disappear.

When you're dead there is no legacy this is religious non sense.

[Yimpa]

2 hours ago, AerisVahnEphelia said:

When you're dead there is no legacy this is religious non sense.

Meh. My dad is into that sorta thing. Even though I know it’s completely illusory, I’m still proud of him and even want him to continue dreaming up his legacy.

[nistake]

I mean that's quite logical if you think about it. 

The majority of people nowadays are completely wrapped up in survival (in every sense), so why should they contemplate the very thing they're avoiding at all costs?

[AerisVahnEphelia]

1 hour ago, Yimpa said:

Meh. My dad is into that sorta thing. Even though I know it’s completely illusory, I’m still proud of him and even want him to continue dreaming up his legacy.

Mine too apparently.
but it might be evil to steal the food of an hungry men.
 

[Spiritual Warrior]

8 hours ago, nistake said:

The majority of people nowadays are completely wrapped up in survival (in every sense), so why should they contemplate the very thing they're avoiding at all costs?

Agreed, but that is in essence what spirituality is... The moving away from merely survival and into another realm.. a realm in which Absolute Truth can be seen by mortal eyes