The most terrifying revelation any person can experience is the reality of his/her own existence. The realization that, out of all the conscious entities that are not “me”, there is one that is. This singular epiphany compels one to recognize how easily he/she might not have existed, and thus the startling magnitude of the gift we call “life”. This truth can only be described as frighteningly wonderful as it endows each moment of our lives with overwhelming importance. Any who are touched by this knowledge are condemned to live in a state of blissful agony - relishing every experience, yet mourning each wasted moment. To know true joy and happiness we must expose ourselves to pain and regret. Few indeed are willing to quit their complacency and embrace this truth. Ultimately, like Hamlet, each of us must decide, “To be, or not to be.”
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August 26th, 2008 at 1:30 pm
I have felt this moment before, but I don’t understand how you figure it to be terrifying. I find it empowering when I realize exactly how unique I am.
Ultimately, like Yoda, each of us must decide, “Do, or do not. There is no try.”