Two Times as Much

Is one banana split ever enough? Is one hour enough time to play with a child or grandchild? Is one trip to a theme park ever totally satisfying? Is one visit to the grandparent's house ever all one desires? Is one life enough to live? In considering these, one might conclude that some things are so enjoyable that there naturally is a desire for two times as much as the amount allotted.

But, of course, there will be those who have opposing views such as, “I don't like bananas” or “You don't know my children or grandchildren,” or “The last time I went to a theme park I threw up on a ride,” or “Do you know how hard my life has been?” Sincerely, the answer is no, not really, but are there times when something was so enjoyable that there was a desire for twice the amount that was given? Are there dreams and wishes that if they could be fulfilled they would be so delightful that a person would desire two of them?

But, then again, maybe the experiences of the past have made the reader numb to the idea of anything being worth having twice. Maybe there have been disappointments, delusions, or disparaging times or commitments. Just maybe there have been a few expectations that were not even close to being met. These events have now stripped away every desire to ever go through something like that again. Pain does have it's barrier attached.

Maybe it's time to dream again. Maybe it's time to consider a new path. Maybe it's time to review something from the past and relive it one more time. Certainly there is risk, but if the potential reward is that a fresh desire for living once again is re-birthed, then indulge, and have another scoop of ice cream, another hour with a child, another trip to a theme park, or another way of life to live.

Until tomorrow...Why Say More?