Many would dismiss white noise as a complete jumble of painful static. There are no discernable image or song, only digital ambience which is of no use to us.
What if there is more to it than that? Maybe something that we consider to be utterly useless, actually retains considerable depth? There could be countless significant meanings hidden within the "useless". Are we not handicapping ourselves by ignoring what could potentially and permanently alter your thought processes?
Of course, White Noise is a metaphor of this concept. Merely an example. So this concept doesn't just apply to static, it applies to the way you live your life. Over the years, I have taught myself to appreciate simple things which I used to dismiss for being a placeholder of reality. Essentially, I taught myself to "stop and smell the roses along the way". Physically stopping isn't necessary to simply appreciate what exists around you. Mere observation is the key to noticing what was often neglected by most.
When you think of how we live our lives, it can be quite depressing. The default life seems to follow a distinct pattern: Birth. Education. Work. Retirement. Death. In the end, what do you have to show for your average life? When your facing death, you will of course look back upon what you have achieved and calculate whether it was "worth it". Having fond memories or contributing to the advancement of mankind is substantial.
The ultimate question to humankind is "What is the meaning of life?" I fail to understand how this simple question perplexes millions of people. Some may say that the meaning of life is to become wealthy and successful, or to be admired by others. But these are generic responses to individual people. The question is not "What is the meaning of your life?" It refers to life in general. Maybe for you, becoming rich and famous is the ultimate purpose. Of course, that is what you think will make you happy. Does this not mean that we all strive for contentment? Perhaps the answer to the ultimate question, is happiness, whatever happiness may be for the person in context.
Perhaps you should have a think about what you want out of your limited time on this planet. What you think you want, may not provide happiness.
Incidentally, most white noise is radiation left over from the big bang. Next time someone tells you there is nothing on TV, flip to a channel that doesn't receive and watch the birth of the universe.
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