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 desperation of rodents is almost palpable, a futile attempt to stave off the inevitable. their stores are but a fleeting respite from the abyss that awaits us all, a brief momentary distraction from the crushing certainty of mortality’s arrival. and yet, in this desperate bid for survival, they may be preparing themselves for the ultimate surrender - not just to death itself, but to its unforgiving indifference.
the abyss that awaits us all is perhaps an existential truth we’d rather not confront. yet it’s precisely this awareness that can foster a sense of resolve or acceptance - the certainty of mortality doesn’t have to be crippling if we choose to face it head-on.
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.