The author once wrote about the absurdity of existence, which basically argues that having purposes and finding meaning in life could be related to that absurdity and be some coping mechanisms in facing uncertain events. Yet, the absurdity of existence, which in this post refers to the contradictions and anomalies that appear in moral, social, and personal experience, can be reflected in the cases of spectrum and dichotomy, paradox and oxymoron, puzzles, et cetera. A simple instance, it seems absurd that in the same world where some people are starving, other people have obesity issues. While these absurdities might not exist for the purpose of benefiting humans, individuals can still derive insight, resilience, and compassion from confronting them.
First of all, take the example in the case of dichotomy, where injustice appears to prevail. Under the sun, in the place of judgment, wickedness was there, and in the place of righteousness, iniquity was also there. Although one should be careful in defining justice and fairness, it is commonly agreed that a set of rules can clearly determine the occurrence of a violation, which could lead to unjust practices. On the other hand, while it is defined that love does not rejoice about injustice but rejoices whenever the truth wins out, it is undeniable that, de facto, in the same world, injustice happens oftentimes. If one has love, then he/she would not be glad about injustice and uneven practices in every event and chance in life. Nonetheless, this does not mean that he/she could not be pleased or rejoice at all, since it is worth noting the relieving part that the truth wins out most of the time.
I perceived that nothing is better than that a man should rejoice in his own works, for that is his heritage.
Uncertainty, ambiguity, and risk illustrate how life often operates on a spectrum rather than through simple yes-or-no answers. Uncertainty, ambiguity, and risks are not firm yes-or-no cases, but instead, they tend to be more of a spectrum of possibilities. They are enigmas, which could be challenging and uneasy, but they could also spark excitement and present opportunities. Things that one thinks are seemingly good might actually be the reverse, vice versa. For example, while struggles and sufferings train oneself in resilience, perseverance, and persistence, comfort zones could be a calm before a storm. These absurdities, therefore, could teach one to keep carrying on, always hopeful, and endure through every circumstance.
To conclude, the absurdities of existence are real and undeniable. Some things are comprehensible, but more things are still puzzles. However, these should not prevent one from rejoicing and enjoying his/her existence. Many individuals might solely recognize the value of patience, compassion, or perseverance after encountering situations that seemed unfair or incomprehensible at the time. Having purpose and meaning is one thing; cultivating awareness and drawing lessons from life’s absurdities is another. Both are complementary and of importance — the former could be the necessary condition by giving direction, and the latter could be the sufficient condition by providing depth and resilience.
hope. 