We aren’t owed anything by existence.
We do exist (for a time), and will be affected by existence.
This is a reasonable expectation.
However, when our expectations are not met -
it is an error in our judgement, not of existence.
Our existence is loaned, or gifted to us,
yet the exact nature of this, our life, is not foretold to us.
It will be as it will be.
Taking anything for granted is an oversight -
our lives may end in any moment,
or drastically change forevermore.
Memento mori -
to remind oneself of death.
To confront oneself with truth’s severity,
builds a resilience to complacency or entitlement.
It also provides the soil for appreciation -
as each moment may be contrasted by it’s lack,
by it’s own transience.
We can hurt our heart,
such that the beautiful is always resounding.
Pain from which the joy can extend beyond,
than hidden behind the clouds of our expectation.
ChatGPT
Q (me): Is a wilting flower not as poignant as in bloom?
A: Yes, a wilting flower can be seen as poignant in its own unique way. While a blooming flower represents vitality, beauty, and growth, a wilting flower carries a sense of fragility, impermanence, and the passage of time. It can evoke emotions such as nostalgia, melancholy, or even empathy for the fleeting nature of life and its transient moments of beauty. The contrast between a wilting flower and one in full bloom can highlight the cycles of life and serve as a reminder to appreciate the present moment before it fades away.