Loss

Written on 2021/03/05 04:15 (metric, UTC-5) for Consciousness Prints Blog

Losing sucks. Losing something or someone sucks. It always hurts. It always frustrates. It always makes one ruminate on the shoulda, woulda, couldas.

So what should we make of loss? What should we believe about it? How should we live and think when faced with loss?

Is there a purpose for loss? Which leads to the question is there purpose for suffering? Which ultimately leads to the bigger question is there a purpose of life? Why would we suffer losses if there is no bigger purpose?

And purpose has to be referring to the things we must do to get to one big, happy ending, one big celebration of world unity and peace, right? And one's individual purpose refers to the roles and gifts each one of us has to work towards this greater purpose, doesn’t it?

If so why can’t we this purpose just be fulfilled now? Why does there have to be so many situations in life where we seem to be on the verge of great joy, we’re so close but then it’s taken all away and we’re left shocked and grieving? Why are there breakups and divorces? Why are there rejections? Why are there good friendships and family relationships that become simply memories of a distant past? Why are there miscarriages and tragic deaths? Why is there death at all?

Why did both my Kitchener Rangers and Vancouver Canucks have to lose on home ice in the deciding/championship game, in 2008 and 2011 respectively, the likely once-in-a-lifetime opportunities to have the league trophy lifted in front of an arena full of passionate, eager fans that would start off likely the biggest expression of jubilation in the histories of these cities? (something my brother and I had been dreaming and talking about for years):

The dang Spokane Chiefs and Boston Bruins is the answer to this last question.

But if the events of May 25, 2008 and June 15, 2011 had gone differently would it even matter now?

(Actually, watching the Boston-Vancouver highlight video, I think a case could be made that Vancouver actually won.

Aside from the Bergeron goal and empty-netter the other Bruins' goals were questionable and there were at least two situations where it's possible Tim Thomas used optical illusions to make it seem like the puck didn't cross the line.

So 2-1 Vancouver Canucks, your 2011 Stanley Cup champions!!!

But again, if the NHL announced this today would it really matter?)

Are the ultimate celebrations we dream of actually just temporary, shallow celebrations? Are we misguided to place our hope and energy in these things?

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