Jean-Paul Sartre: Existence Precedes Essence — Experience Life on Your Own Terms
How to exert a great of control over your life
We all have preconceived notions of who we are and what choices we should make in life, but the reality is; there is no predetermined essence for any of us.
It’s a remarkable freedom that many of us take for granted, but it’s important to remember that there’s no pre-destined essence for you, no one path you must take.
We are all unique, and our paths through life are uniquely created by our choices and the personal experiences we choose. We have the power to make our own choices, which should be based on what we truly want, not what we think we are obliged to do.
“Existence precedes essence,” Jean-Paul Sartre once said. It’s a philosophical idea that suggests that a person’s essence, or nature, is not predetermined at birth but rather shaped by one’s experiences and actions.
Our nature may provide certain inclinations or predispositions, but ultimately, our choices determine the direction of our lives.
We have the power to choose our thoughts, behaviours, and actions, and these choices can significantly impact the course of our lives and the kind of person we become.
