The Perfect Tie

Have you ever tied the perfect tie?

I did, this morning. It was a beautiful knot that made me feel like everything was going to be alright. But then I began thinking about two things, the first being why does this particular knot make me feel this way. I'm not really sure but, after having tied ties for about 10 years or so, to finally finish a knot and not have to adjust it in any way was just reassuring.

The second thing that I began to think about was that this tie, that I had accomplished in tying so well, would eventually have to straighten out. Nothing lasts forever. For some reason, this concept hit me like a ton of bricks this morning. I can't explain why I feel this way. Maybe the contentment in my life will dissipate and this is a forewarning. I don't presume to be psychic or all knowing. What I do know is that this morning I tied a perfect tie and now I'm sad because it will never last.

C'est la vie