Do you think you would have been willing to come had you known about all the pain we have experienced?
Could it be that we were told but just forgot during the journey? After all, even the concept of certain kinds of sensations were just part of the preparatory discourse which we had no way of comprehending until later.
You cleverly pussyfooted my question, dear, and I’d still like to know where you stand on this one. Who knows how long the next siege will last!
Don’t worry, ‘cause all the peaceful moments of eternal bliss we have had more than make up for any doubts I could have possibly have had if I had known.
Surely foreknowledge might, if skillfully relayed, might cause a moment of hesitation, a hint of trepidation, but if we are talking about youth, a portrayal of cost is rarely enough to undo a decision grounded in love, passion or enthusiasm.
ReplyDeleteJust as well, as the actual difficult parts (of life) are contextual. To separate cost from benefit is, I suspect, doomed from either perspective.
Thought-provoking Six!
Thanks, Clark.
DeleteIndeed, if we knew, really understood, anythinig before we had to do it, would we? Fascinating.
ReplyDeleteGood question. I suspect some of us would say "Oh, no, anything but that!"
DeleteIf we knew, really knew, the pain, I'm assuming we would know, really know, the joy. Of course, I don't think anyone really knew beforehand, but could only imagine, and still decided it was worth it.
ReplyDeleteA profound question... If only we had the right to choose...
ReplyDeleteI think choice was part os the scenario.
DeleteYour Six thought provoking? Let's see....yes! My brain was running around my coffee mug a few minutes ago, lol. For me, at the crux of it is fear. Do we allow fear of the unknown to hold us back from joyful discoveries about life, about ourselves? Life is dichotomous, it doesn't come with guarantees but I hope I'll always opt for looking both ways and then cross the street :)
ReplyDeleteExactly. I suspect there are many who back away from marriage because they are afraid things might not work out. Of course that could happen, but just the opposite might happen if each is willing to accept the fact that there will no doubt be some challenges along the way and they are both willing to give 110 percent to each other and to their marriage.
DeleteThis is one reason why I don't like to go to fortune tellers. If there's going to be anything bad in my future I'll deal with it when it happens and not have to worry about it until it does. Does that make sense?
ReplyDeleteOh, yeah. No fortunate tellers. When it happens is soon enough without worrying about some ominous fake thing coming to pass.
DeleteI used to worry about the future, but no longer do. I'm pretty sure how it's all gonna turn out. as to fortune tellers, well, I just don't do that.
ReplyDeleteWhen I was in my teens I went to the fair with a friend. She wanted to have her palm read by the palm reader who was there. I was allowed to accompany her in the booth without having to get my own palm read. I went in doubting the validity of such experiences, and came out with the same opinion. . .that it was bogus.
DeleteReminds me of the lyrics of one of my favorite songs. Garth Brooks' "The Dance." You never know what beautiful gifts wait on the other side of struggle. There is no resurrection without the cross, as the saying goes. Love your post.
ReplyDeleteAnd now I'm glad I didn't know
The way it all would end the way it all would go
Our lives are better left to chance I could have missed the pain
But I'd of had to miss the dance
Yes my life is better left to chance
I could have missed the pain but I'd of had to miss the dances are better left to chance. I could have missed the pain, but I'd have had to miss the dance."
Thank you for sharing The Dance. I wasn't familiar with that, and I love it! I even went so far as to listen to the story of how the words to the song were written. Very interesting.
DeleteBravo for the six, Pat. A deep one. Questions to ponder over.
ReplyDeleteThank you. There are many questions in life to ponder.
DeleteJoy comes in the morning to remind us of the possibilities of keeping it throughout the day. Lovely six and so relatable.
ReplyDeleteThanks Lisa for such a beautiful thought.
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