One can find wisdom in the most unusual places.
Such as in parodies.
One such parody came to me today via Facebook and, oh brother, it speaks volumes.
It goes like this: We’re all going to die, so keep that in mind when you launch into a rant about this and/or that event of the day.
A Harvard University study has confirmed it, according to a report posted on the Babylon Bee website, which states: “The surprising study found that given enough time, every single person on this planet will pass away, completely irrespective of wealth, class, gender, race, nationality, or creed.
“‘The results are fairly conclusive,’ head researcher Bryan Vo told reporters. ‘We expected to have a few outliers who managed to buck the trend, but even the ultra-rich, famous, and powerful will eventually go to the grave, according to our models.’”
Of course we all know that intellectually, yes? Knowing that fundamental truth, though, we still get worked up, overwrought, filled with angst and anxiety. I admit to it, too. I am as guilty as the next guy. I get outraged over big and small things.
My wife and I are now past middle age. We qualify for all those “senior discounts” at eateries, RV parks, various amusement attractions. You name it, we cash in whenever we can. Our sons are now middle aged. They’ll get to our station in life before they — or we — know it.
We want the best for our granddaughter, who’s been with us for all of four years. But yes, she’ll advance, too — eventually.
The end is the same for every single human being on Earth. It’s been that way since the beginning of time. It will continue that way, oh, for as long as human beings exist. I do hope our descendants occupy the planet for a good, long time.
I’m going to try like the dickens to keep this “study” in mind the next time I feel my neck veins pulse over some politician’s idiocy. I won’t mention any names, but you know who I mean.
I’ll take comfort in knowing that just like me, that politician and others just like him are going to end up in the same place.