We are all keen to reach
conclusions and move on; but life is a continuous process that unravels itself
layer by layer.
We all come across
people who are so rigid that their every thought and word is a conclusion. They
leave no scope for discussion or differing viewpoints, so sure are they of the
rightness of their decision, and the impossibility of another reality. For
them, a conclusion isn't arrived at with due diligence - their conclusions are
usually the same as the premise they started with.
Life isn't like a
cardboard puzzle whose bits fit beautifully only when held together in one
particular direction.
Problem is that we are
all searching for conclusions, so that we can shut the lid on many of life's
posers and move on. But life is a continuous process, which unravels itself
layer by layer. Whatever we conclude from the outer layers can at best be
guesses - some intelligent, some not. It is another matter that the reality may
be worlds removed from our best conjectures. Most of the time our conclusions
are sops to make us feel better. Yes, he does love me! My child is very honest!
I am a huge success! My marriage is ideal!
I find it tough to reach
any conclusion about most things, for the moment I feel I am approaching a conclusion;
several more facts throw themselves up to rearrange life's beautiful
kaleidoscope. In the end, all I can do is take a decision, rather than
arrive at a conclusion. For decisions are in our hands, and can be
several. We are responsible for their being good or bad. A conclusion on the
other hand can only be one - right or wrong. It can be arrived at only by
observing a particular set of data in a controlled environment.
Let me end (not
conclude) by quoting Robert Anton Wilson, "In conclusion, there is no conclusion. Things will go on as
they always have, getting weirder all the time."
Wishing you most and
more.
Have a Wonderful day.
S.SEKAR
Contact: sekrajc@yahoo.com
