27 July 2007

H e a v e n

Eryu 224 Eryu 225

Time seems to flies too fast. Like sprinting with no time to notice the surroundings.

Even then, I remembered my past belief of life better than the heavens. The idea and concept of heaven is sought after by many people as most people see thir current state of life not as undesirable and dreams of being in this heaven or paradise where all their needs are looked after and people live an eternal and enjoyable life.

Personally do not see how heaven can provide for anything more than my life currently. The heaven promises eternal life and enjoyment. Imagine leaving for heaven right now. You leave behind your friends, family and all those dear to you that perhaps is beyond the eternal enjoyment that heaven promises. For me at least, I would never voluntarily let go even in the promise of heaven. Even as we lament about our daily lives, there is much happiness in these simple things that happen around us, things like meeting your friends everyday, the beautiful scenery around you ans such. Surely as humans we do not only value eternal pleasure in our life. There are many other things, like gratitude, care, friendship, hope and warmth as we stand together in the sufferings of the imperfect world below the heavens. This leaves beautiful memories and a sense of happiness that perhaps can never be found in Heaven due to the non-existence of suffering. These are things that are much more treasured than enjoyment and pure pleasure.

Live in this world, like it is heaven itself, for it surpasses heaven.

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