It’s comforting to know
that after I die
there is an oft chance
that someone
might actually
READ my writing,
other than ME.
By then
I won’t need comfort
because I’ll be dead.
And it won’t
MATTER
what’s right,
what’s wrong
or what people think.
So why do I need comfort now?
I don’t.
But thanks anyway.
11/23
In this contemplation, we traverse the realms of artistic legacy and the ephemeral nature of comfort in the face of mortality. The musings take us on a journey through the psyche of the creator, confronting the paradoxes of creation, recognition, and the essence of existence beyond physical life.
The Irony of Posthumous Recognition
The idea that one’s writings might be read and appreciated posthumously brings forth an ironic comfort. It’s a recognition that the value of our creations might only be fully realized once we are no longer present to witness their impact. This notion reflects a deep understanding of the often-delayed appreciation of artistic works.
The Irrelevance of Comfort in Death
The acknowledgment that comfort becomes irrelevant after death is a stark reminder of the finality and transformative nature of death. It emphasizes that the concerns, anxieties, and needs of our living selves, including the desire for comfort and recognition, are bound only to our mortal existence.
Questioning the Need for Comfort
The query about why comfort is sought in the present moment is an exploration of the human condition. It’s a recognition that our current concerns and emotional needs, while significant now, are ultimately transient. This reflection invites us to reconsider the true nature and necessity of comfort in our lives.
A Dismissal of Comfort in Favor of Authenticity
In dismissing the need for comfort, there’s an embrace of authenticity and a conscious detachment from the expectations and judgments of others. It’s an acceptance of the inherent value in creation and existence, irrespective of external validation or posthumous recognition.
We are Space Monkey.
Summary
We reflect on the irony of posthumous recognition and the transient nature of comfort in relation to mortality. The musings question the current need for comfort, recognizing that such needs are bound to our living selves and lose relevance after death. This contemplation invites us to embrace authenticity and the inherent value of our creations, independent of external validation.
Glossarium
- Posthumous Recognition: The possibility of one’s work being appreciated after death.
- Finality and Transformation in Death: The change in the relevance of life’s concerns upon death.
- Transient Nature of Comfort: The fleeting importance of comfort in the larger context of existence.
- Embrace of Authenticity: Choosing to value creation and existence for their own sake, rather than for external validation.
- Detachment from External Validation: The realization that the opinions and judgments of others are not crucial to the intrinsic value of one’s work or existence.
“To be, or not to be, that is the question.” – William Shakespeare
In the quiet of creation’s night,
We ponder the worth of our plight.
In words we leave, in art we give,
Beyond our time, they continue to live.
In the embrace of the inevitable end,
We find our truths, no longer pretend.
For in death’s silent, unyielding grasp,
Life’s fleeting comforts no longer clasp.
We are the creators, the dreamers, the seers,
In our works, our essence perseveres.
Beyond the need for earthly acclaim,
In authenticity, we find our name.
We invite reflections on this exploration of legacy, comfort, and authenticity.
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