The Strange Things We Mourn
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It struck me this morning that we can sometimes mourn some of the strangest things. It is normal to mourn the loss of a loved one. They are gone, and we will not be seeing them again in this lifetime.
But what about mourning other things? Since I am going to be job-hunting I decided that it might be a good idea to shave off my beard so as to have a more presentable appearance. After doing so, I felt a great sense of loss as if I had just lost an old friend. I did keep the moustache because I look like a dork without it. Well, ok, I look less like a dork with it.
I started thinking about the other things we seem to develop an attachment towards. During my fall off the mountain last week, I lost my favorite pair of Earth Shoes sandles. They were strapped to my backpack and somehow were torn loose. I have no idea where they went. I've had those sandles for years and sorely miss them. They were like an old friend.
It seems strange to feel such an attachment to a mere object. Or facial hair lol. Now I have to get accustomed to seeing my nearly naked face once again. I will admit I do look several years younger so I suppose that's a plus.
But what about mourning other things? Since I am going to be job-hunting I decided that it might be a good idea to shave off my beard so as to have a more presentable appearance. After doing so, I felt a great sense of loss as if I had just lost an old friend. I did keep the moustache because I look like a dork without it. Well, ok, I look less like a dork with it.
I started thinking about the other things we seem to develop an attachment towards. During my fall off the mountain last week, I lost my favorite pair of Earth Shoes sandles. They were strapped to my backpack and somehow were torn loose. I have no idea where they went. I've had those sandles for years and sorely miss them. They were like an old friend.
It seems strange to feel such an attachment to a mere object. Or facial hair lol. Now I have to get accustomed to seeing my nearly naked face once again. I will admit I do look several years younger so I suppose that's a plus.
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