"Would you?"
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What a question. Would you take a chance at something totally different if it meant you were losing all that you previously had? Not many people ask that question in exactly this way. But many people love to point out how every weird and remarkable thing that happened in their life led to the place they are now, and they say things like, "I'm glad I never had that super duper awesome incredible experience that I chickened out of having because then I never would have met my lovely husband Ronald!" And isn't that kind of the same thing? They're saying, "No, I wouldn't want that." Although aren't they sort of just easing the regret they feel for missing out on certain experiences in their youth? They're justifying their regrets based on how seemingly happy they are now.
But imagine if they had done that other thing. Guess where they'd be? They'd probably be in a great relationship saying, "I'm glad I didn't turn down that super duper awesome incredible experience that I almost chickened out of having because then I never would have met my lovely husband Arthur!"
What I'm suggesting is that I don't think it matters and I don't think you have a choice and asking the question is just a means of calling up regrets and justifying their existence with the life you're currently leading. I suppose the question is most easy to answer by people who are in a terrible and painful state in their lives. I'm sure they'd be quite happy with the do over.
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