The Quiet Horizon of Being

Inspired by the Philosophy of Martin Heidegger

Miguel Santiago
2 min readJun 14, 2024
Photo by Michael Marsh on Unsplash

At dawn, a moment between night and day reveals the truth of our existence. This horizon, more than just a physical boundary, invites us to think about our place in time.

We are thrown into a world, not of our choosing. We move through life searching for meaning and purpose. We are beings in time, aware that our lives are finite, yet we can ponder our existence.

Our essence isn’t fixed but constantly changing, full of potential. We don’t just watch our lives unfold; we shape them with our choices. Facing our fear of “nothingness” or nonexistence helps us understand what it means to live genuinely.

This fear isn’t something to get rid of. It guides us to a deeper understanding of ourselves. By accepting our limited time, we find a chance to live authentically. Every moment becomes a chance to be true to ourselves and aware of the present and the future.

As we look to the horizon of Being, we should be mindful and deeply engaged with the world. We shouldn’t just skim the surface of life but dive into its depths, where our true nature is constantly being discovered and redefined.

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