"To be a good human being is to have a kind of
openness to the world, an ability to trust uncertain things beyond your
own control" -Martha Nussbaum
Being human to me means accepting
promises from other people and trusting that other people will be good to you.
When that is too much to bear, it is always possible to
retreat into the thought “ I’ll live for my own comfort, for my own revenge,
for my own anger and I just won’t be a member of society anymore”
Meaning” I don’t want to be human(e) anymore”
Very often, we are torn between the dilemma of letting go or
holding on.
This stems from our deep rooted sense of commitment to
promises made by us and expectations of promises made to us.
Sleepless nights, heavy psychology reads to help
resolve what seems to be a mounting
tragedy, and finally the painful decision.
The mind refuses to accept either options and neither seem
right once the decision is made.
Either way, being human is impossible for the protagonist!
It’s always better to have taken the other path!
What is right? Being insensitive to the needs of others?
Ignoring the call for help to protect one’s own sanity, or being a saint and
suffer in silence?
I recall a poem from childhood-
Poison tree
"I was angry with my friend
I told my wrath my wrath did end.
I was angry with my foe
I told it not;
My wrath did grow"
And it grew till a poisoned tree flourished and bore fruit
enough to kill the foe.
Do we wait for such revenge or do we consider being human
and saving relationships?
Maybe, to stay human, yes, even non sexual, platonic
relationship are meant to be “No Strings
Attached”
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