Is It Possible That Life Is A Private Joke?

Is it actually possible, that our reality is only a figment of our conscious perception? Having a dream that seems so real, almost more real than some life events when fully “awake”, seems to lead one to ponder what is reality? Of course fifty years ago, many would have been unable to fathom the great instant connectivity via the web. Life is “really”, at the end of the day a mushy multi-coloured paste of swiveling currents of inner consciousness, ambient energies and environment.

Life can be tough or life can be easy. That lecture of “state of mind” to make life as sweet as little tree bird chatter is a misconception. Living in a country with dire prospects can hamper any hope of hope! Think of the caste system in India or being a woman in some countries. It is not all clear cut as one situation is never equal to another. It is a matter of generalisation. To help perceive we have examples. Watching an informative show of a poverty stricken family in some rural village in Africa does not lay out the pattern for the inhabitants there. There is the idea that money rubs out all hardship. Did we ever forget that life is extremely empty without concomitant relationships? The relationship between parent and child, between partners can all lower life enjoyment regardless of the financial factor. Our ecosystem is complex, our bodies and lives are as well. Try to downsize, live in isolation, it will not clear out inner turmoil necessarily, if inner perception is a component of reality.

For each individual, we might serve ourselves well by recognising that what works for one may not fit for another. Yes we have similarities, affinities; yet respect individuality. Within one country there are usually more than several ethnic types, within one neighbourhood there may be a single religion and tight community but a simple survey would reveal highly different likes and dislikes within it. Even family home life is a juggle, with each family member needing personal space to develop into his/her own unique potential. Life is funny though! Here is a thought. About a hundred years ago, articles would state “man” to cover all humanity. In common popular writing media currently, it is more correct to state “men and women”. As we become more open to acceptance and less ignorant, there may be a need for a term to cover men and women together. Remember some people are born as male and female with two sex organs. They may chose the one sex over another via surgery but it is possible some may be proud to be as they are. That was meant to lighten the spirit, although it may freak out some. Laugh.