Memorial Day affords time for reflection on the meaning of life, I submit. The past speaks to us through history and the ever-diminishing memories of those departed, mothers, fathers, relatives, celebrities, soldiers. What does it all mean? The answer of course is subjective, it can only be found in the context of each human soul, and even then, seen poorly as through flawed glass. We live in a time when the distractions of mere survival, those of sustenance, clothing and shelter, have diminished, and the reality of an uncaring universe, massive beyond belief is being revealed. I wish I could live another lifetime, I want to see what happens. Or, maybe not, if it’s bad, which it very well may be.
Your first sentence sums it up. Reflection is what Memorial Day should elicit. But, sad to say, most people are probably thinking about parades, parties, backyard barbecues, etc. Flags will fly everywhere, but with little if any thought being given to what they represent and what it cost to have them still flying.
I, too, often wish I could live long enough to see the nation recover from what we’re seeing today, to see a return to something more like what I’ve known most of my life and to see my grandchildren enjoying it. On the other hand, my heart is already broken watching them mature in today’s world, completely unaware of how much better things have been in the past.
Yesyes, they’re YOUR heroes – but they’re still heroes ! 🙂
We must never forget that we’re here because they were there.
<3 yes
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Memorial Day affords time for reflection on the meaning of life, I submit. The past speaks to us through history and the ever-diminishing memories of those departed, mothers, fathers, relatives, celebrities, soldiers. What does it all mean? The answer of course is subjective, it can only be found in the context of each human soul, and even then, seen poorly as through flawed glass. We live in a time when the distractions of mere survival, those of sustenance, clothing and shelter, have diminished, and the reality of an uncaring universe, massive beyond belief is being revealed. I wish I could live another lifetime, I want to see what happens. Or, maybe not, if it’s bad, which it very well may be.
Your first sentence sums it up. Reflection is what Memorial Day should elicit. But, sad to say, most people are probably thinking about parades, parties, backyard barbecues, etc. Flags will fly everywhere, but with little if any thought being given to what they represent and what it cost to have them still flying.
I, too, often wish I could live long enough to see the nation recover from what we’re seeing today, to see a return to something more like what I’ve known most of my life and to see my grandchildren enjoying it. On the other hand, my heart is already broken watching them mature in today’s world, completely unaware of how much better things have been in the past.