When we choose to carry out several projects at the same time, such as different studies at the same time, or being shared with two cultures for example, we can sometimes have the feeling of a certain instability.
It's as if nothing is really clear, everything is a little blurry. We are divided between different things so much so that we can sometimes have the impression of groping, of getting lost a little, yet we must not fall, we must continue to move forward on the edge. The fact of not choosing just one thing shows both the complexity of the human being, who cannot be reduced to a single characteristic, and at the same time it shows a certain fragility, since choosing to lead at the same time several projects confront us with some of our limits, both physical and psychological. This allows you to learn more about yourself: when you are lost, you end up finding your way and trying to do the best you can with the means you have. We thus realize, in a way, human finitude.
However, I have the impression that realizing human finitude in this way allows us to reveal something truly beautiful about our humanity: we aspire to do many things at once, to grow humanly, to take on challenges to grow and learn along the way. I find that there is a notion of beauty, even something a little poetic in that. I would be delighted to have your opinion on this subject. But indeed, I have the impression that it's a form of search for oneself, but also of search for the meaning of life, and of an adventure which makes us discover the world and others from different points of view.
This is why it seems to me that interdisciplinarity, or interculturality, or flexibility more generally, the fact of being able to put oneself in someone else's shoes, or to project oneself into another situation, or being able to move from place to place, to travel, to discover new things, all of this seems very humanly enriching to me. This is also why I find a certain beauty in it. It's a bit like the idea of being lost but trying to carve out a unique path, and during this journey we discover lots of things that we hadn't even imagined before, we open ourselves up to the world, to others and to oneself in some way.
Thus, it's also in this balance that we notice all the tension of being shared between several things at the same time, as well as the effort that it requires to stay in contact with these different worlds, just as a tightrope walker should demonstrate balance in order not to fall from his wire. As you'll have understood, it is for this idea of seeking balance between different worlds that I chose this title. It is a fragile balance, which requires effort, patience, and at the same time that is what makes the beauty of the experience. So, with this permanent effort we stay on the edge, we bring different studies, different cities, different cultures into dialogue.
Along the way, we can realize the importance of paying attention to cognitive overload. Indeed, juggling too many obligations can lead to stress and mental confusion. It's therefore a challenge to take on, and to my mind it's an opportunity to learn more about yourself and how to manage difficult situations. For example, by carrying out several academic projects at the same time, we learn to prioritize tasks because we cannot do everything perfectly, so we have to choose, decide which aspects are the most important or the most urgent to deal with.
To conclude, I would say that having to manage, for example, different studies at the same time (for my part philosophy, medicine and science), teaches us to find a certain balance to remain stable and preserve ourselves while meeting this personal challenge. That's why it makes me feel like someone trying to walk on a tightrope above the void. It taught me to be aware of my own limits and to demonstrate resilience, that is, learning to bounce back from challenges and unexpected events.
I hope that this article has resonated with you somewhat and that it has made you want to take on challenges that require perseverance; and I hope that you will see the beauty that I find in it.
Louise
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