THE HIGHEST MOON

November 13, 2015

One character in a tv drama mom and I watched said that when the moon is at its highest, it is at its brightest, but it is also in its loneliest.  It is actually a parable for people who when they have reached the peak of success shine brightest but actually are very lonely.  It is a beautiful way of saying that it is really lonely at the top.

For too many of us, we measure success by rising up the corporate or organizational ladder and achieving the highest position available.  For others, it is a race to sire the brightest, most talented, most beautiful children.  For some, it is getting married to the handsomest, most beautiful, most attractive person.  For others, it could be acquiring the latest gadgets with the most advanced features, the most famous brands or the most expensive jewelry.

But really, who are we kidding?  The top of any of the world’s highest mountains (symbolic of any position of power, fame and authority) is a space one can barely build a kitchen nor a dining room, meaning there is barely enough space to contain all the people whose opinions and affections matter in our lives.

Really, if life is Jupiter with its numerous moons, I’d rather belong to the lesser group.  There at least, is room for many of us, for many others with whom I can share and laugh with, with others with whom I can struggle through life’s journey.  I’d rather not be in the position of IO or Europa or Callisto where either one may be visible from light-years away here on Earth, but there is always the threat of competition, and there is no one to be called a family or a friend.