"最も痛みを伴う感情、最も刺さる感情は、不条理なものである。不可能なものを渇望すること、まさに不可能であるがゆえに、決して存在しなかったものへのノスタルジア、あり得たかもしれないものへの欲望、他の誰かになれなかったことへの後悔、世界の存在に対する不満。これらすべての魂の意識の半調子が、私たちの中に痛みを伴う風景を創り出し、私たちの存在の永遠の日没を作り出している。"
— Fernando Pessoa
Simplified Meaning:
Sometimes, we feel deeply sad or hurt by things that don't make much sense. For example, wishing for something we know we can never have can cause a lot of pain, just because it's out of reach. Think about someone dreaming of living in a fantasy world with magic and dragons. They know it’s impossible, but the dream still makes them sad because reality can’t match that fantasy. Similarly, people can feel nostalgic for things that never actually happened, like imagining a perfect childhood they didn’t have. This makes them feel like they missed out, even though it’s all in their imagination. Others might regret not turning into a completely different person, like wanting to be a famous actor but ending up in a regular job. This kind of thinking makes someone unhappy with who they are and the life they lead. All these emotions create a constant feeling of sadness and dissatisfaction. It’s like always seeing the world in the sad light of a sunset. To feel better, it's important to recognize when we are caught up in these unrealistic desires and focus on more achievable goals. Embracing who we are and what we have can help us find peace and contentment in our lives.