If You Could Know The Future, Would You Want To Know?
“We go through seasons of our lives not knowing what is up ahead. We anticipate the storm, trusting we’ll make it through on the other side. We hold tight onto prayers, hope, and peace. Even when things are going great and seemingly perfect, do we really want to know how it will play out?
I wouldn’t want to know that I’d pursue my dreams and touch the sky. The small moments of joy and celebration that would surpass my wildest dreams. I wouldn’t want to know all the people I had yet to love. The newfound pleasure of a kiss and a touch. The different ways I’d find a glimmer of hope in an “I love you” with someone new. I wouldn’t even want to know that the tough times would seem so small compared to all the magical miracles. The magical miracles that would take over in the most unexpected ways.
I would want life to remain a mystery. Unfolding by each second of the day. The sweet surprises and even the bad news; I don’t want to know until it’s time to know. I want faith to be the very thing that carries me. Even as life continues through the valleys of the highs and lows. It is with faith, where I can’t see what lies ahead, that I trust the steps and direction I take.”
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✨Discussion: We go through many stages of life without knowing what lies ahead. I'm not sure I'd want to know what lies ahead. I want to be optimistic about all the wonderful things that are still to come and embrace the mystery that is life.
✨Reflection: If you could know the future, would you want to know? Or would you choose life to remain a mystery?
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I wouldn't want to know the future so to speak, I would want to know if I get my moment. The moment Im able to look back at everything that's happened, everything I've (hopefully) overcome, everything that lead me to that moment. The moment where I can look inside myself and finally say "your here. You did it.". My moment when I can finally start seeing myself as enough.
I don't want to know when the moment will be, or what it will feel like. I just want to know it's in my future somewhere. I hope this made sense :3
The future never comes ever. It's always the present moment. It's just here and now that you can experience in each moment.
Rather than know the future, I prefer to know the present and create in the present reality.
I guess I would want to know how my dad will react to my coming out as trans, and make sure my friend is still alive and well for a long time (worried about him). Although if it's really bad I'm not sure how I would spend the rest of the time until bad things happen, would knowing it ends badly be better than worrying? Idk
With everything going on in my little speck of the world, I actually think I would want to know the future as it relates to me and what is in store for me and when . The what I already know but the when would be nice to know. Besides I would forget it in a few minutes anyway so not like I would benefit from it.
@Iamwhoiamwhoami
Appreciate your input! I can understand the appeal of wanting to know the when of what's in store for you personally. However, knowing the future could also lead to feeling a sense of powerlessness if the events that are revealed are out of our control. It's a double-edged sword, and everyone's opinion on it may vary. I appreciate your perspective though, and it's interesting to hear different takes on the topic.💜
@innateJoy9602
It depends. Like... would I be able to prevent something bad from happening or will it happen no matter what I do? If it's the former, then heck yeah I wanna know the future. If its the latter.... noooooooooooooooooooooopppeeeeee, thank u
@Ravis889
That's a great point to consider, the idea of being able to change the future if it's known in advance. I can see how knowing the future could potentially be beneficial in some cases, but could also lead to feelings of helplessness if the events that are revealed can't be changed. It's definitely a complex issue!!💜