The tension of opposites? Life is a series of pulls back and forth. You want to do one thing, but you are bound to do something else. Something hurts you, yet you know it shouldn't. You take certain things for granted, even when you know you should never take anything for granted. A tension of opposites, like a pull on a rubber band. And most of us live somewhere in the middle.
The quote from "Tuesdays with Morrie" by Mitch Albom explores the inherent contradictions that characterize human life. It suggests that we often find ourselves caught in a conflict between desires and responsibilities, feeling torn in different directions. This push and pull creates a tension that can lead to confusing emotions, such as recognizing pain while knowing it shouldn’t affect us so deeply.
This complexity of life reflects our struggle to balance...
