On welcoming a small occasional earthquake

jueves 25 de agosto de 2011

On welcoming a small occasional earthquake

(a commentary in BreakingThrough—)
 
Yes, what would we become if our expectations were not shaken a bit now and then. But, anyway, there is little point in expecting the unexpected. It will take care of itself. And well, welcoming it is a positive attitude, only I think it’s only fair to say that a) it rarely has our well-being in mind, and b) sometimes it is totally unacceptable and unlovable. At worst, it does away with all our plans and with the planner as well, and clears the ground for something new. Someone else's development. Yes, new and better things may come, but we won’t be there as part of the landscape. And if it is only our world that disappears, and we remain to see what’s new after the catastrophe, it’s not even the older self that is left to watch the rebuilders or give a helping hand. The old yesterdays will stay under the rubble. 

And the old tomorrows too...

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