The Summoned Self

Each individual is different. This is readily apparent in our approaches to life. Some set long term goals and devote themselves to reaching them. Once a goal is set many smaller ones are created, all to push the person in the direction they wish to go. In this approach, life becomes a plan with an end product and steps to follow. When a step is completed, the person feels a sense of accomplishment that pushes them further towards the ultimate goal that has been set. This is referred to as the "Well-Planned Life". Another approach named the "Summoned Life" takes a different view. Life is a mysterious ever-changing land, that looking forward, cannot be accurately conceived. A person's path is dictated by what is around them and their decisions should be made according to this. This makes individual experience vital to the "Summoned Life". An individual does not understand a concept fully unless they are immersed in it themselves. This understanding can change a person's path because of their newly gained experience. Someone who follows the "Well-Planned Life" makes their decisions based on themselves and their own personal goals, while someone who follows the "Summoned Life" makes decisions based on what the environment wants them to do. The "Well-Planned Life" is defined by planning, while the "Summoned Life" focuses more on "awareness" and "observation".