The saying is, curiosity killed the cat, and I find myself being curious. I have written a story about this particular curiosity. Some of you may remember it. It was about a small country church that I speculated was going to be torn down. I wrote about all the windows being removed and the bell from the bell tower. That was several weeks ago. Yesterday I rode by that church again. The church is still standing and at first glance, untouched. As I passed the sun glinted off of something in the two front windows. Was it plain glass or plastic ? I'm curious. What is going on here ? There is a round stained glass window above the main entrance that is there and intact. Funny, I hadn't noticed it before. Just what is going on here ? Just what fate awaits ?
I find it interesting that I should get so curious about something that does not effect me. I do not attend this church. I am not even sure of the denomination of the parishioners. I have no knowledge of its' history or usage. Has it been long unused ? I mean, other than this sadness that I feel when I see any church building abandoned and being destroyed, it has no significance. Yet my curiosity is piqued. This must be that curiosity the cat felt ! Perhaps this is just one of those things that you need to be patient with. Given time, the answer will be revealed to me, at least partially. If the building is torn down my guess will have been confirmed. If it is refurbished I will be glad. The truth is however, I will probably never know the complete story or the answers. A better question for me to ask is, " why should I care about this ? "
Idle curiosity is defined as wanting to know something for no particular reason. That does define this situation. I wonder though if idle curiosity should lead one to action ? I mean should this curiosity serve as an impetus to action ? What action could I take ? What change could I effect ? Other than the satisfying of my own curiosity I can't envision anything else as a result of my intervention. Is it this " idle curiosity " that is the beginning of movements and foundations ? No, I suppose it is not. I believe one would have to have an active interest in order to get involved. Pursuing your passions is one way to describe that. I do think if I was the possessor of great wealth my idle curiosity would cause me to act. Is that lack of wealth an excuse for inactivity ? Something to consider. Then again curiosity killed the cat. Well, the original phrase was Care killed the cat. Care in that sense meaning worry or sorrow. It was changed to curiosity over the years and took on the current meaning. The sentiment is the same. I do feel sorrow for this little church. Maybe I should just leave it alone.
I find it interesting that I should get so curious about something that does not effect me. I do not attend this church. I am not even sure of the denomination of the parishioners. I have no knowledge of its' history or usage. Has it been long unused ? I mean, other than this sadness that I feel when I see any church building abandoned and being destroyed, it has no significance. Yet my curiosity is piqued. This must be that curiosity the cat felt ! Perhaps this is just one of those things that you need to be patient with. Given time, the answer will be revealed to me, at least partially. If the building is torn down my guess will have been confirmed. If it is refurbished I will be glad. The truth is however, I will probably never know the complete story or the answers. A better question for me to ask is, " why should I care about this ? "
Idle curiosity is defined as wanting to know something for no particular reason. That does define this situation. I wonder though if idle curiosity should lead one to action ? I mean should this curiosity serve as an impetus to action ? What action could I take ? What change could I effect ? Other than the satisfying of my own curiosity I can't envision anything else as a result of my intervention. Is it this " idle curiosity " that is the beginning of movements and foundations ? No, I suppose it is not. I believe one would have to have an active interest in order to get involved. Pursuing your passions is one way to describe that. I do think if I was the possessor of great wealth my idle curiosity would cause me to act. Is that lack of wealth an excuse for inactivity ? Something to consider. Then again curiosity killed the cat. Well, the original phrase was Care killed the cat. Care in that sense meaning worry or sorrow. It was changed to curiosity over the years and took on the current meaning. The sentiment is the same. I do feel sorrow for this little church. Maybe I should just leave it alone.
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