I sit by the lake, sad and alone. I gaze at the reflection of the lake surrounded by the endless mountains of the Alps. It’s dusk, and as I look at those reflections, I wonder how the water, when it’s alone, can be so calm and composed. Why can’t I be like that?
Is the water truly alone? Is it just one lake, or an infinite number of water droplets supporting each other? Is my body really just one entity that desperately needs the closeness of someone else, or is it capable of living a balanced life on its own, without a partner? After all, the water looks complete, it doesn’t need anything else, yet it can still connect with countless other droplets.
So why this feeling of loneliness, when it’s so similar? Can’t humanity function like the water? Can’t someone just come by for a moment, hug me, kiss me, warm the coldness I carry within, and then leave without saying their name?
Why does humanity still live by so many rules, prohibiting or demeaning the change of partners and prioritizing family life? Is it a long-standing setup to prevent diseases and to ensure the population’s survival through the couple’s care for their children? The Earth already has an unsustainable number of people; with any other species, we would have reduced their numbers long ago.
Isn’t it time to change these traditional settings, to forget the sadness created by this setup, and let people do what feels natural? Let them enjoy moments of happiness without attaching expectations?
Our minds have managed to build something incredible in this world, both amazing and terrifying. Yet, all we need to do is look at the water and follow the example of this perfect masterpiece.