Have we truly given this question deep thought? I think that if we always kept this question in mind, some things in the world would be very different.
Being human implies having a life—being alive, with the capacity to think and interact with others.
The fragility of human life also leads us to reflect on the purpose of life itself. Many people who even deny or fail to acknowledge the possibility of a higher being, upon becoming fully aware of the fragility of every being, come to realize our greatest treasure.
It is true: our greatest treasure lies precisely in our fragility.
And what does this fragility lead to? The true realization that we need others to survive.
As we become aware of this, we realize that we exist not only for ourselves and because of ourselves, but for others, who also exist for us. A truly interconnected and unique community.
Examples in the animal world where cooperation is so close are rare, though the most prominent examples are, of course, found primarily among ape species.
If we are aware that the other is important to us, and that we are also important to them, we view those around us as a true treasure—unique and waiting to be discovered.
The simple fact that we think about getting ahead at all costs, driven by a sense of inferiority toward others, is something innate to every being. And we are no different. Fears, anxieties, worries—all these factors prevent us from seeing more deeply the reality that lies before us at every moment.
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