Flanders Fields

We have a mind, so we can't help thinking practically all the time. Why? Because this is our mind's function. But, is it necessary and useful to have this never-ending mental wandering? Why do we experience this need to analyze whatever happens? Wouldn't it be better to just accept what is and things as they are, without wanting to understand how and why? They say that - if we care to live an "examined life" - we need to 'understand' it well. They even say that "an unexamined life isn't worth living". Is it true for everyone? There are plenty of people who are happy and satisfied with their un-examined lives. They just carry on day by day, without ever wondering about the meaning of what they do, about the impact that their actions and words have on others, as well as on their own 'self'. Blissful ignorance, some call it. Why not? But only if such ignorance can quench our desire to 'know'.

We love Peace, right? We may also believe that, as life is short, wasting time 'fighting' is a foolish choice. Yet, most of us seem not to realize such a truth. Therefore, we sometimes find ourselves in situations we loathe and cannot do anything about. People we know, love or care for don't miss the opportunity to judge, disapprove of each other, break a relationship, hold a grudge etc. Does this behaviour solve the situation? It usually doesn't. It more often makes it worse. Is there anything we can do? Regretfully, there isn't. Our role can only be that of the impartial onlooker, even if we are forcefully involved.