Reflections I

The search for truth is something undertaken by all of us. Yet some push the boundaries of this search further than others, not just pleasing themselves with what is needed to get around through life but rather what comprises life, what's our purpose here, and so on. The answers to these questions lead to a sense of nihilism in certain cases...moreover when dealing with more pertinent questions as to the meaning of it all, what makes right, and whether there is salvation. More often than not, these questions have NO answer, at least none perceivable to us humans, leading to ...even more frustration. However, it is the same pursuit of knowledge that is necessary to reach the most pragmatic solutions to things,to advance society, and so on. One is then taken to a choice: Whether to seek truth and progress society, usually at the expense of one's comfort and contentment, or to remain, in a sense, blissfully ignorant. Here comes the rub: Do we sacrifice some of our own comfort, our own happiness, for the greater good, or do we wait around waiting for what may or may not be, but capable of being more content?