it was the best of times and the worst of times; or

how to make a good memory go bad in one short step; or maybe
I wish I knew now what I didn't know then.

though I have to admit that what I am really, really wondering is why in the face of surprise or unexpectedness do we always suspect the worst and then create an emotional attachement to the worst before we even start to investigate the what or why???

doesn't that seem odd? isn't that backwards? well actually in our question everything society I suppose not. but really an error in judgement often has to be not taking inventory of what a person already knows! and thats not the judgement prior to surprise or unexpectedness, that is the unnecessary 'judging' that seems to follow?

A fable

Over the course of time two people had gone on 50 walks, seemingly without incident. One day the foot of one trips the other, an awkward stumble results, perhaps even a fall. Unknowingly one continues on. Does the affected immediately suspect malicious intent; proceed as if it were someone who has no care or regard for their well-being?

When brought together a declaration of hurt and disillusionment is made. Contritely efforts are made to help remove the hurt - provide awareness – while permitting relief. Sincerely one wants to assist the other in their repair, ensure future walks can and will occur.

Unwittingly resolve has not occured where reported. No trust has been employed to provide belief in the report. Did it ever exist? Efforts to restore a walking path seem to completely without foundation. No thought is given to what is known about one or the other; the previous walks; the familiar environment of the walks. No footing is found, no head rested, upon that understanding.

Where calm releaf might exist a storm of origin related questions swirls: "should one have ever been walking with the other at all? ever? Why did they think they could walk together? Who is this being?!"

The only answers that may result in shelter are questions themselves: "did they walk 'together' or just beside each other; did they 'share' stories and experiences or just talk about the weather? 50 walks! Did time produce no roots, no shade through the course of 50 walks? One never imagined they were just passing the time walking until someone else turned up who one could run with."