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09/09/22 Romance of Lahasil.

Writer's picture: Wasib JamilWasib Jamil

Updated: Apr 28, 2023

I often encounter individuals who gaze at the moon with a longing gaze, as though they yearn for it. I am left to ponder the psychological and philosophical motivations behind such behavior. Perhaps it is rooted in the pursuit of unattainable desire. We are intrigued by that which is near enough to be seen, yet far enough to remain out of our grasp. It is the romance of la-hasil, the act of idealizing something that we know we can never attain, or discovering the "bitter" truths about it. And so we paint it in the colors that we prefer. We are fond of distant objects because we see them in their entirety, with their flaws obscured in the grander scheme of things. However, when we finally possess that which we desire, the larger picture eludes us. We become fixated on the minutiae, unable to appreciate the entity as a whole. It is the essence of "the grass is always greener on the other side." I recall reading, "familiarity kills respect, and in some cases, even lust." How accurate this sentiment is. Rather than face the reality that we have no control over, we create a world of imagination where we are in full control of creation and the emotions it evokes. We become so addicted to this feeling that the mere thought of it changing terrifies us. And so we prefer to remain transfixed, gazing at the picture from a distance, paralyzed and hypnotized. How worthless and yet how invaluable.




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