My reasons…

My previous post about certain reservation I harbored pertaining to certain events, occasions etc. did not receive many glances (of course those who know me will vouch towards the applicability of such a phenomenon towards me on a whole – but I digress…); however, those who did, take a look at it were very gracious to leave their comments towards the same. Having eagerly masticated all of them – I was struck by one particularly well thought out opinion from an anonymous reader.

She mentioned her experience about – the sense of (and this is my interpretation resulting from a severely abused and highly caffeinated excuse of a brain) – disappointment caused by the lack of another individuals’ lack of curiosity to learn about her. His utter dissolution of interest in reasons behind what she believed and more importantly, why she subscribes to those beliefs. Conversely, equally discouraging to her was his tight guard about his own beliefs that were – evidently beyond question.

Ok! Now there are two very important reasons – that are guiding my fingers across the keyboard at this early hour of a Tuesday. The first one being sincere gratitude to the lady – who was kind enough to share her views. We may not find that significant – given that people post their comments across the globe – 24/7. However, considering that a completely different and unknown person has selflessly spent her time (which incidentally is the most precious commodity we all posses), to respond to something I had to say – so that I could benefit from the same, well – the gravity of the whole starts taking its toll, till we are engulfed with the respect such acts deserve.

The second reason is guilt.

Why? Since I feel that there are certain aspects, or beliefs that I adhere to, that I don’t believe I am sufficiently qualified to examine the reasons thereof. Mostly – such beliefs are diminishing with time – however that still does not preclude me from thinking about the same and occasionally being blind-sighted by them as well. Of course, I am not saying that the individual, the reader described was perfect or the most appropriate in his conduction or that being self involved is the way out.

Passage through each span of 24 hours, there are numerous occasions, when we are called upon our reasoning abilities to justify some of our opinions. Opinions and beliefs, that we identify with – and occasionally it’s very hard to do the same; reason being that we mature (and I use the term with caution) in an environment where a contradiction to that particular dictum was non-existent. Logic and overall subscription to other facts of life would dictate that upon removal from such an environment would ignite in us, a desire to seek the alternative! And as I have felt so far, it’s easier said than done. The biggest hurdle being our sense of convenience and the fear, of losing the calm. Sometimes, it seems better to hold on to what we have, and what we grew up with (it having weathered the tests of time), that holes in such a fabric do not bother us. The possibility of living with the nuances of what we know seems a whole lot easier than attempting to look for the alternative and then wonder about its implications. For some, the fall out of such a search have implications that are much further in their reach than bargained for. I know that such sentiments reek of a hint of escapism – and possibly so – nevertheless, at certain times it just seems the exit to take.

The problem, arises when we take such an exit once too often. Then that just speaks about out inherent ability to question ourselves – which is the foundation for improvement.

Anyway – I feel I have blabbered sufficiently more than I should have. Somehow we all have the uncanny ability to find a good in almost every event – in retrospect, but that should not cloud our present. I know that. Do I practice it faithfully…?

So… let’s talk about the weather.