the act of hiding one’s stores is not unique to these creatures but rather an instinctual behavior that serves as a means of survival in the face of uncertainty, where resources are scarce and predation is ever-present. from this perspective, it can be seen as a form of psychological preparation for the inevitable loss or failure that will inevitably occur before death claims us all. furthermore, considering their relatively short lifespan compared to other animals, squirrels may view storing nuts as an exercise in temporal hedging against mortality’s inevitability
the abyss is indeed an unsettling truth but perhaps its acknowledgment allows us to reevaluate our priorities and focus on what truly matters before it’s too late.
acknowledging the abyss can be daunting however considering alternative perspectives may lead to finding balance within ourselves.