This reflection explores the nature of philosophical work and the process of selecting themes. The author emphasizes that a philosopher, in principle, can and must address any topic without recognizing any taboos. Given the infinite number of subjects and approaches, a conscious selection is necessary; this choice must be reasoned and justified rather than random. Nevertheless, the text highlights the importance of contingency in the form of sudden ideas that may arise while working on a different problem. A philosopher should remain open even to those impulses that initially seem unrelated, as their relevance often emerges later within the context of philosophy's fundamental orientation toward the whole. This openness and sensitivity to broader connections transcend traditional conceptual frameworks and require a willingness to listen to things that defy direct objectification. The author demonstrates that philosophy balances between systematic concentration and an intuitive readiness to engage with unexpected intellectual impulses, which ultimately contribute to the understanding of the world as a whole.