This is an observation I have made about this life, which had changed myself. A good way to point it out is by saying it is the zero of life. However, there is more to it.
If you have read my previous article on mathematic problem of 3n+1, I have explained the pattern which emerges with the problem. The graph of 3n+1 problem is one which starts with a number but ends with 3->2->1. For the purpose of this article, I want you to imagine a graph. Something similar to the above.
The graph of life.
The graph of life starts at 0 at time 0. You guessed it right, that is the time embryo became conscious. And since then, it is a roller costar ride. If Y axis represents value of life at each point in time, for some, the graph will reach, unimaginable heights. For some, it would plateau. As time goes by all the graphs will come back to zero. We will analyze some of these graphs to understand the zero of life.
Imagine someone with a very high achievement. Imagine the president of USA, he is the unnamed leader of the world. As countries exists and survive, according to his rule. I maybe dramatizing. Just for the purpose of showing that he is a high achiever, for a period of 4 years he would reach unimaginable heights in his graph, only we can try to imagine. And then he would humbly step down, until he too succumbs to the forces of the nature. You can imagine anyone, an entrepreneur, a dictator, a monk. And you would notice high achievers start with zero, and end in zero. What about the commoners? Commoners like you and me.
We start at zero, just like everyone else. We reach heights which are barely far away from the X axis, and we end at zero. In one day, we would reach our zero. Although the middle is different, we share a common fate with high achievers.
What about someone with a low-quality life? Start at zero, born poor, turned criminal and end life on an electric chair. It never reached any height. And end of their life they reached zero.
You might object. You might say it is not true. that we do not reach zero. We carry our deeds to the afterlife. However, as I have discussed earlier, such matters of death, and pre-birth are still without solid visible evidence. We live in a world where we cannot win even a court case with hearsay, hence, in matters of life and death, we should stick to the facts which we can see, and we can observe. Hence, I would say, death brings us back to zero is true, when we consider where we started. We started from atoms burrowed from the nature, hence when they are returned, we become zero.
Mathematical formula.
Another way to look at the zero, is to compare it to an equation. Which has answer zero. Even if the equation is very complex- such as in a high achiever, the answer will be zero. And even if it is simple one like in a common daily waged worker, it will produce another zero. Hence, although they look different both of equations are equal, in value.
Understanding zero of life.
Understanding the end values of anyone's life, makes us humble human beings. It can only provide good, and spread kindness, when we see the equal nature of a human being, in a rural part of Africa, or a similarly disadvantaged person in a modern developed world. They all will spend a fulfilled or not so fulfilled life according to the quality of thoughts they will get during their day. However, the life will essentially provide them with a zero.
So, this helps me with my greed with need of reaching unimaginable heights. And helping others to reach their potential. As we all are played by the nature.
Let's bow: Zero
Zero, a seemingly simple digit, holds profound significance across various fields. In mathematics, it serves as the cornerstone for the modern number system, representing the concept of 'nothing' while enabling complex calculations and equations. Philosophically, zero can symbolize the void, the origin, or the infinite potential of starting points. In digital technology, it's a fundamental building block, paired with one, creating the binary code that powers our digital world. Beyond its mathematical utility, zero carries cultural and spiritual meanings in different societies, often representing balance and the cyclical nature of existence. From ancient civilizations to cutting-edge technology, zero's journey is as intriguing as it is essential.
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