In my younger days (Yes, yes, I am still young, but this is when I was younger!) I was often told that it is imperative to view the world as an oyster. People the world over are pearls. Be that they may be of different sizes, colour and even sheen; they are essentially of the same origin.
The logical inference was one that I am still trying to come to terms with.
If I could treat one family member differently from another, how in the world was I to treat others equally? The terms ‘friend’ and ‘foe’ were coined for a reason, were they not?
I grew up with a strong sense of identity – so how do I fit into the same box as the guy next door who can’t accept any aspect of life he’s been handed? Too many of us go through life fighting against our fates.
Ah! But therein is the fallacy of it all! Who’s to say the unbeaten path will not lead you to your true destiny?
The early philosophers had it right. They talked of man living detached to the very world he strives to be a part of! What constantly runs through his disengaged mind is a reminder that the universe is painfully delicate. A disastrous moment is what it takes us to finally see this fragility, and by then it’s too late.
As far as accepting your friend and foe alike goes, once we let our hearts feel for another’s distress or confusion, an unconditional acceptance envelop us.
"Let us consider that we are all insane. It will explain us to each other; it will unriddle many riddles..." Mark Twain In that, at least, we have a sense of commonality.
Friday, February 27, 2009
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