In life, we go through so many trials and tribulations. Some say to make us stronger. Still others say, it is to help us discover who we truly are. In the end, we all leave this place. What difference does it make if I leave strong knowing who I truly am? Is being strong and knowing one's self really worth the pain? Are my tears, sadness, and despair worth self discovery and strength? Why wouldn't I rather be happy and carefree, ignorant and weak?
Then again, I do always seek to be wise. Wisdom comes at a price. If I think of my trials as being something I must go through to be wise, then that thought alone should bring me comfort. If I believe that learning and growing are worth my tears, then the experience is not so meaningless. Then life is not so meaningless. Even though it must end. But I guess an end doesn't equal to worthlessness.
An end does not equal to worthlessness. Then what was the experience worth? Whether that experience be love, a party, or even life itself. If it must end then what was it worth when it is over? When do I find out whether my experience was worthwhile, or a waste? Can time be wasted? Does every happening of every second have meaning? Is it up to us to create or figure out that meaning? When and if we do, what does that change?
-Riah Lahren
Clarity never comes while the lesson is still active. Never. That's why its a lesson. Old age brings clairvoyance. Pain and death are just as much wages of foolishness as Pain and tears are for wisdom. Fools might not ever get the chance to regret or reminisce over their choices, but people who seek to be wise almost always do. The contentness or joy will come when your lesson is done, and you're teaching the new generation.. And if you believe in life after death, living by standards is all the more valuable.
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