Afar

While the past is close, inside of us, the future is afar, in front of us (or to the sides, depending on which paths we take).

There are many people who, having reached old age, wish they were back in their youth. Then there are many who wish they were older. As for me, I am content where I am as long as I maintain my awareness of past and future.

This, however, is not what I meant to write about.

I wanted to talk about the strange awareness of the fact that someday we will age and grow old (if we do not die an unexpected death beforehand). It is probably wise to be aware of this fact. So many young people seem to forget it - they naively act as if their twenties are not tied to their thrities, forties, and so on. They forget that even today will effect many tomorrows ahead.

Then again, it is tedious to be too aware, so fear not if you never are.

I am tired again. I didn't even go out last night! Maybe I'll take a nap....