Why should I be sad, dour, and depressed; because I have happy memories? Should not past happiness be remembered fondly with an appreciation of one’s own mortality along with the satisfaction that one chapter in life’s book was magical above others? It indeed would seem that one variable in that equation changed, then sadness would be the outcome; but how dependent upon a single variable is a situation and happiness in and of itself? If anything, past happiness and satisfaction should illustrate that life is indeed magical and full of variables, situations, and forces that we can never plan for nor appreciate any more fully than in the present time. We can digest, analyze, and attempt to plan moments; but for what purpose?
Life is a mystery and the beautiful thing about it is that multitudes of souls have gone before us and had almost identical experiences; relationships; and situations. However, no person or situation is or will be identical or repeatable; and to attempt to manipulate or recreate is folly. Our minds and our existences are that which drive us to be who we are and how we interact.
Depending on your view: fortune and fate do not create all mentalities or approaches equal. This is likely a good thing; but can confuse in the relating and valuation of various peoples’ worth. One tenant I still struggle with is that no matter who the entity is, each of us has something to offer and some point or experience that is unique. Generalizations and rationalizations are necessary to maintain sanity and order; but life entails more than can be understood.
How one attempts to understand, digest, and interact with life and its ultimate end is the question that begs. An open view has advantages along with the burden of accepting the weight of life’s inputs while the closed view creates sheltered comfort at the expense of potential life-beautifying experiences and contacts.
In the continued ingestion, interaction, and investment with my surroundings, I will continue to struggle with perspective, balance, and meaning. My only hope is that I am able to contribute to others experiences and living moments as much as I take from those with whom I directly or indirectly interact.
