Contemplation
It seems beyond all understanding
at times, what it is we have to learn about ourselves. Complex
creatures we are, running around this world like chickens with their
heads cut off. Are we sure this is what we want to do? Are we
certain we want to construct our lives in such a fashion as to waste
energy every time we turn around? There must be a better way. Let’s
take a closer look, shall we?
It’s not that we actually know
any better, at least not until we see a different way presented to
us. Then we’re confronted with the possibility that life could be
different. We could perhaps slow down a pace or two. We could pick
up on one another’s thoughts and see how life looks from that
perspective. We could liquidate our morality for a day and adopt
another’s, like a new pair of shoes – see if they fit?
There are so many antidotes to
this fast pace we live. Is it necessary? Will the Earth spin faster
if we move more quickly? Aren’t there places in the World where
the population moves at a measured pace, taking time to smell the
flowers, as they say? Let’s see if this break neck pace is really
necessary. Let’s put on another coat and see how we feel. It’s
a better world out there when we try out a few different things.
Don’t let this fast pace drop
you like an old shoe on the side of the road. These people speeding
by are not caring about you right now. To them, you’re a blur. So
care for yourself. See if that pace you adopted has to carry on. If
not, then give yourself a break. Maybe there’s a better way?
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