I wonder... if I had a crystal ball, and could forsee what the coming year would bring...would I really want to know what was going to happen? Would I take a look? ... Or would I look away?
Given that I am somewhat of a control freak (but only in a good way, lol) one would expect that I would want to know what is going to happen to me and those around me this coming year. But I don't think that I would want to know...I mean, what good would the information be to me if I couldn't change the outcome? I think that having the knowledge of possible impending gloom and doom, without the power to effect a change would weigh heavily on me.
Now if I could somehow change the outcome based on what I saw in the crystal ball, would I then want this information? I don't know. What would happen if by changing the course of events (good or bad) in someones life, I inadvertently caused something even worse to happen down the road? Would I want that power? That responsibility?
Would I find comfort in knowing that something bad was coming down the pike? Or would I prefer to go along my happy way in ignorant bliss? Would I, knowing that something bad was going to happen, start a fight, or emotionally pull back from someone if I knew that our time together was to be measured in days, weeks, or months instead of years? Or would I hold onto them so tightly that I would emotionally smother them?
Generally, I am not one to bury my head in the sand. I prefer to know all the facts and proceed from there. But in this case, I guess that I would prefer to allow for the spontaneity and surprises that this coming year holds rather than having the year all planned out. I figure before I know it, 2008 will be over and I'll be sitting here wondering what 2009 has in store.
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I look forward to the suprise of it all. I get so bummed when I know what my present will be (and this year I knew three Christmas & one birthday present...boo! they so need to hide this stuff better!)
Happy 2008!
I don't wanna know!
I'll stay in the dark too.
i don't want to know the good or the bad. i'd be in bed with my head under the covers just waiting for it all..
Nope, I don't want to know. I just couldn't handle that, whether it be good or bad...
My head seems permanently ensconced in the dark and that suits me just fine.
I edon't think I would want to know especially if I couldn't change it, or changing would only make it worse. In some cases, however, maybe it would be nice to know. For example I think I would have done some things differently with Frank if I had known he was going to leave us last month.
Yeah leave me in the dark too. It is cozier there.
I might like to know the future of the stock market, but other than that, no.
Looks like it's gonna be crowded....here in the dark. Did anybody think to bring a flashlight or chocolate?
Renee - I usually don't like surprises (must be part of my control issues). May I make a suggestion that if you want to be surprised that you don't go looking for your gifts...just a thought.
Patti - We'll hang in the dark together.
Jodi - Head under the covers sounds like a very good place to be.
Michele - Yeah, it would just be too much information.
Joan - Aren't you the least bit curious???
The Moose Buyer - What would you have done differently?
hrh - If my closet door is shut, and I've already checked under the bed...I would then agree that it is cozier in the dark.
Meno - Stock market or lottery numbers...either would work for me.
Patches - No problem...having been a Girl Scout leader, I have plenty of chocolate, flashlights...and for those in need of wine, I'll have some of that too (but I promise I will not get it from Meno's parents, or SIL).
Hi Lynn,
Hope you had a great Christmas and and I wish you all the best for 2008 whatever it may bring !!
I don't think I would like to know what is happening in my life - seems just way too scary. Best just to take one day at a time.
Take care Melinda
Melinda - One day at a time sounds good to me.
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