Thursday, September 25, 2014

It vs. Thou Tom Vuckovich

Tom Vuckovich
9/25/14


            There is usually a spiritual misunderstanding when using it as an object, versus thou as a subject.  If one looks at their surroundings with a closed mind, they will only see objects with no significance; however, if they can open their eyes spiritual and try to feel the subjects by them, it becomes alive as if it were someone and not something.  Nature is a very common misconception that is seen as an it.  Usually, it takes a spiritual connection to get in touch with the thou in nature.  They must use their sprit to connect with this lively place.  The reason for this is because a man’s spirit is in between for the I and You. This gives them a bridge that enables them to get in touch with the subjects around them.


            One can usually find the difference of the you and I through religion.  Believing in something that is not concrete is hard for many to fully embrace; however, if one completely gives themselves to their God or Gods, then that spiritual body will watch over that individual.  The message Buber is trying to explain is that if one has a closed mind and limiting themselves to their own thoughts, they will not be able to view the spoils this world has to offer.  On the other hand, if they can see themselves as being limitless, they can fully experience their life and the subjects that surround them.  Everything has an end goal, whether it’s as simple as a tree growing as tall as it can or the full life of one man.  They need to view the world by being an it instead of an I, in order to experience this lavish world.

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