Impermanence
The furniture that my grandmother got on her wedding still exists in our house. The chairs, the armoire, and the beds are still intact and robust. With a little bit of care and a coat of fresh polish they have managed to retain their shining beauty. We can’t get such furniture nowadays. Even if it was available, we probably won’t be able to afford it. The market is ruled by easily replaceable stuff. Gone are the days of timeless beauty and long lasting partnerships, be it with furniture, people, or thoughts. The society is being ruled with impermanence.
The concept of “moving with time” has accelerated into mach 3 speed. When you are supposed to move that fast you can’t carry sturdy but heavy stuff. The density makes it a burden, hence we dilute everything…materials, emotions, and thoughts.
Diluted…hollow…
Ready to eat, easy to digest and forget
Lightweight, comfortable, portable and easily disposable
The concept of “living in now” was once the key to cherish the present. Now it is imperative, a significant defense against the unstable surroundings. Everything changes too sooner than one can handle, hence its better not to bond too much with them. Don’t keep any expectations, not because you want to stay free but because you don’t want to get hurt. It is unwise to invest in soda bubbles.
I respect granny’s ‘old-fashioned’ furniture; it’s an icon of the lost glory of stability in the kingdom of impermanence.
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