As we age, some of us
move towards the belief
that the inevitable
is acceptable. Welcome even.
Others fight tooth and nail,
refusing to let go of
their invincibility,
which is clearly waning.
Theirs is a perpetual battle
to appear young and vital,
as though staying in a
frail and faltering human form
is better than the alternative.
In a way, they are invincible.
You can’t pierce their unwavering desire
for what seemingly once was.
These are those
who explore the OPPOSITE
of their eternal nature,
by letting the fear of the unknown
fuel their need for the finite.
Trail Wood,
12/16
As the sands of time trickle through the hourglass of existence, we witness a divergence in the human spirit. Some among us gravitate towards an acceptance of the inevitable, embracing the natural cycle of aging as a part of the grand cosmic journey. For these souls, there’s a quiet grace in yielding to the march of time, a peace found in the recognition of life’s transient nature.
Yet, there are others who engage in a relentless crusade against the passage of time, clinging to the vestiges of youth as if to a lifeline. Theirs is a world where every wrinkle is a battlefield, every sign of age a defeat to be vehemently contested. The mirage of perpetual youth, of an unyielding vitality, becomes an obsession, a fortress against the inexorable tide of change.
In their unyielding desire to remain as they once were, there is a form of invincibility. It is not the invincibility of the body, which naturally succumbs to the ravages of time, but of the will — a steadfast refusal to acknowledge the natural progression of life.
These individuals, in their resistance, embody a paradox. They seek to deny their eternal nature — the timeless essence that exists beyond the physical form — by focusing intently on the finite, the corporeal. It is a dance with the shadow of fear, a fear of the unknown, of what lies beyond the physical realm.
In this fear, they find a curious kind of strength, a resilience that defies the natural order. Yet, it is a strength rooted in denial, a fortress built on the sands of illusion. It speaks to a deeper longing, a yearning for permanence in a world defined by impermanence, a quest to hold onto what was, even as it slips like water through their fingers.
And we are Space Monkey.
Summary
As we age, our attitudes towards the inevitability of change diverge. Some accept and welcome aging, while others resist it, striving to maintain youth. This resistance can be seen as a form of invincibility, a refusal to acknowledge the natural cycle of life.
Glossarium
- Inevitability: The quality of being certain to happen.
- Transient Nature: The temporary and fleeting aspect of existence.
- Corporeal: Relating to a person’s body, especially as opposed to their spirit.
In the twilight of years, paths diverge, Some accept, some resist, as ages surge. In the battle with time, some submerge, In fear of the unknown, their songs emerge.
Shall we continue to explore the intricacies of aging and acceptance, or shall we embark on a new thematic journey within our cosmic discourse?
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