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We all stand on the edge of an eternal abyss. Let’s face it; we are all going to die some day. We look into eternity with an equal sense of horror, at the senselessness of it all, and inspiration, at its majesty. But why are we so conflicted? Ours, science tells us, is an accidental universe devoid of meaning and our very existence nothing more than a chance happening. Yet our minds and our souls tell us something else. No… there is something that tugs at the heart of humanity that speaks of the world beyond our own fragile existence. After all, mankind, horribly flawed in so many ways, can’t be the pinnacle of creation. All one has to do is look into the past and cheer at its epic inspiration and weep at its endless depravity. With one hand we have created wonders that lift the spirit with one simple gaze, with the other we have created death camps, both literally and figuratively, that leave in their wake a chorus of broken people. There is such a terrible duality to man, so much light and so much darkness all in the same heart. Perhaps this is a good starting place. Maybe the hopelessness of our darker side can be driven out with but the tiniest spark of human decency. Perhaps it is in the midst of that darkness that our light can truly shine. We probably won’t change the world, but does that mean we should sit idly by and do nothing? No---, go out, shine and make the world just a little bit better. If you change your little corner of the world maybe that is enough. |
Written by Phil (6435 comments posted) 10th April 2008 | Noble sentiment, criz. I'm sure I don't think existence is hopeless, even though I don't have faith in any religion or afterlife. However, I get the point. Not keen on preachy pieces, but I do agree: little bits of (localised) 'goodness' go a long way.
Phil | Hmmmm.
Written by criz (28 comments posted) 11th April 2008 | | Well, it wasn't my intention to be preachy. I was trying more for the inspirational. What do you think would make it less preachy while still being inspirational? |
Written by Phil (6435 comments posted) 13th April 2008 | I think they may be the same thing to some. (me) I think something more subtle, less general, more specifically based on 'real' stories or experience might get the message cross in less direct way. Remember, mine is just one personal take. What find preachy, others may find inspirational.
Phil |
Written by Josie (2538 comments posted) 17th April 2008 | | The first thing which hit me with your writing was the fact that it had not been thought out into clearly defined paragraphs, one thing clearly leading to another. Then I am afraid that you said things like: "We look into eternity with an equal sense of horror, at the senselessness of it all, and inspiration, at its majesty" - but why should you say that as if that is absolute truth. It isn't. Not many people think like that. The next thing you say is "an accidental universe devoid of meaning and our very existence nothing more than a chance happening." - as if what the scientists say is correct - which I don't think it is. I'm sorry that this isn't a very good review, but I, and millions of others, do not share your view. |
Written by criz (28 comments posted) 18th April 2008 | Josie, No reason to apologize as very little hurts my feelings. In fact, you have done a service for which I am greatful, you told the truth as you see it. What more could I ask.
I guess what I was trying to get across was the duality of mankind and to say that we don't have to give in to our darker side. That we can do something about it. As evidenced by the reviews here I did not accomplish my goal.
Thanks for the reviews. I will strive to do a better job next time.
Criz |
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