Would a mystery be truly a mystery if it were solved? Aren’t the best mysteries those that no one can figure out? The ones that leave us wondering? Certainly unsolved mysteries make great novels, movies and television shows. When a mystery is solved, we can tell it’s story but over time we are no longer curious; it's story fades and eventually becomes one not worth repeating - at least not often.
Now, mysteries around a person’s untimely death or disappearance or around a person’s illness that are thankfully resolved bring necessary peace to all involved. But other than that type, the best mystery remains in our thoughts, conversations and interminable quests to solve.
I have more thoughts on the subject which I will add later. But for now, those additional thoughts must remain a mystery - to you.
4 comments:
I was just paging through your blog and read a few entries. Good thoughts my big sister.
love you
jo
I also like the new page setup, it's much easier to read.
thanks, Jo. love you, too!
p.s. i must admit this one about mysteries is kind of a mystery to me:) I really need to re-work it a bit for clarity. someday maybe....
I like my mysteries solved. That is not the same as having them ruined. I never read book jackets for fear they may give something crucial away. But by the end of the book, I want to know "Who done it!"
Very clever ending to this piece!
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