Risen Thoughts

Life is a profound and intricate journey, filled with moments of joy, pain, love, and sorrow. It is a tapestry woven with experiences that shape who we are and how we perceive the world. At some point, almost everyone pauses to ask themselves the timeless question: *What is the purpose of my existence?* The answers to this question are as varied as the individuals who ask it. Some find clarity and direction, while others continue to live as if life were a duty, moving through it without deeper reflection. Some believe the purpose of life is to savor the gift of existence, while others see life as a path leading inevitably to death. Yet, beneath these differing perspectives lies a universal truth: life is a shared experience, one that connects all living beings in ways both seen and unseen. Every living thing, from the smallest microorganism to the tallest tree, from the humblest insect to the most complex human, shares a common origin. We are all born from the same cosmic seed that gav...

Last night, a casual conversation with a friend took an unexpected turn, leaving me pondering a question that kept me awake well into the early hours. The topic? What if humans didn’t need to eat to survive? My friend, who was growing frustrated with the routine of daily life, and I were unwinding with a few beers when I brought up the idea. After a brief pause, I asked, “But if we didn’t eat, how would we function?” My friend, a good listener, didn’t have much to say in response, but it was a question that lingered in my mind long after the conversation ended. As I continued to reflect on the idea, I came to an intriguing conclusion: If humans didn’t need food for energy, perhaps we could absorb energy directly from the sun and our surroundings, much like plants do. After all, plants use sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide to create energy through photosynthesis. While humans are far from being able to harness energy in that way, there are instances where we already absorb solar ener...