Reflections on Life as a Theatre

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We frequently hear people around us exclaiming that "life is like a play." In the course of our lives, numerous unexpected scenes catch us off guard; though we're actors within the play, we often feel like spectators merely "watching," with no choice but to passively observe the unfolding plot, filled with a sense of helplessness. Alternatively, we might receive a life's script that compels us to enact scenarios we are reluctant to embrace.

If life truly is akin to a play, what I'd like to ask is: Where does this stage come from? Who is the director? Where do the props originate, and who writes the scripts? Or are we simply dropped into a vast desert where a colossal stage is built, and then we channel our inner performer to engage in this grand spectacle? What ultimately drives us? What constraints have we adhered to that avoid these deeper inquiries?

As someone not particularly inclined towards acting, I've spent considerable time pondering these questions. In my subsequent article, I will further share my thoughts.