There are innumerable things that happen during the course of one's life, some more pleasant, some less so. We humans are such resilient creatures. Our lack of retention and limited memory is our biggest blessing. We just somehow compartmentalise everything we don't want to think about and push it far away from the forefront of our consciousness. Sometimes we are hopelessly desensitised. I say 'hopeless' because often, where there is sensitivity there is struggle and action and hope for something better.
I sometimes wonder whether before I die, I will see my whole life in my mind's eye, like a motion picture, and I will be forced to confront everything I have chosen not to. Will this help or hurt peaceful passing? I am not sure. On the other hand, should one do this consciously in an attempt to accept, or at least, understand oneself and one's own true nature- I doubt any thought or memory will help in clarifying that, though. It might only cause more confusion.
In this regard, all pleasant experiences of the past and the present are true blessings. We couldn't be more thankful for them... right?
2 comments:
Couldn't be more true :). It's ideal to confront the unpleasant to deal with it and mature from it. Sometimes there can be no semblance of peace or acceptance, leading only to confusion. If there's nothing left to learn from a haunting past, it's surely better to put it off than wallow in it and slide back on the present.
You have a lot of deep and interesting thoughts. I've been discussing some moral/philosophical dilemmas at http://pastel-moods.blogspot.com/
Would love your views :)
thanks for stopping by Neeraja, your blog is incredibly interesting. I have read two posts so far. I'll be sure to track it.
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