Who Are We All Exactly?

Over the last six weeks I have been touched by the deaths of two dear people, both members of my extended family, my wife's family. It has made me wonder...

Are we individuals? Each going through life by ourselves.
Are we individuals that rely on others to find our way?
To we hold masks over our faces to hide ourselves from others?
Do we pretend to be different from all others? Are we really?
Are we proud? Are we modest? Are we humble?
Are we part of a larger group? Symbolically, but also physically?
Do we assign value to those we value most?
Do we assess our values...do we actually know what we value....does it matter?
Do all the passions, desires, dreams, accomplishments, failures that occur during our road through life really matter? I mean really matter....in the end when we reach the precipice and dive off the windy, bumpy, smooth, wide, narrow, scary, safe, unknown road?
Why do we wait for the last turn on the road to forgive, thank, acknowledge our love?

It is a confusing time....a reflective time that is often shaken violently back to the reality of our world. School, schedules, appointments, permits, insurance, savings, bills.

Let's ask the world to pause and consider these questions.

Let me know what you think about what you have just read. Please and thanks!

Comments

Sleepwalker said…
We are not individuals. I die a little when you cry. My strength gives you courage. Your strength gives me hope that when I face tough times, I too will be able to bear the pain.
My deepest sympathy for your losses.
September 30, 2009
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