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Homeostasis

 I am a fan of homeostasis, and in every phase of life this proves to be a myth yet my heart always wants to see things as they were and should remain. Beauty, youth, position, fame almost everything we treasure is transient in nature. 

Oscar Wilde, Irish wit, poet, and dramatist wrote a story in 1890 ,"Picture of Dorian Grey" reflects similar thoughts mankind nurture and its obsession to live a lie. 

Picture Source: Wikipedia 

(Tutankhamun and Ankhesenamun)

It was believed in ancient Egypt that rulers carry their wealth and servants to heaven, therefore post their death they were buried along with their wealth and servants. 

Coming back to the story of Dorian Grey, I recall a film called " The league of extraordinary gentlemen"(2003) directed by Stephen Norrington. Adaptation of book from Alan Moore and Kevin'o'Neil.

Famed adventurer Allain Quartermain (Sean Connery) is recruited by the British Empire for their League of Extraordinary Gentlemen in order to find the evil Fantom before he starts a world war.    

It had a character named Dorian Grey who was immortal and mysterious. he had a secret hidden in a picture of him. Handsome and Charming as he was, he treasured a picture of Old hag. His life hangs on that picture, If he were to see this picture he shall die and picture will become a beautiful masterpiece of beauty and youth.

We live for a uncertain future that may or may not come, sacrificing values and precious moments of life. 

Is there a way to retain what is best in us and live a fulfilling life in this small existence that we are part of?

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