Things that Fly!

The literal translation of Deja Vu is "already seen". Most people are familiar with this feeling, a certainty that you have already experienced newly unfolding events. What most people never consider is the opposite occurence-- Jamais Vu-- which translates as "never seen". Consider the feeling of bewilderment as you perform some action that you know you've done thousands of times before but nevertheless cannot figure out what you're doing.

It's never happened to me, but it's a nice dream. It's a nice dream because I think if we all lived in a perpetual state of Jamais Vu we may never settle down to a stagnant status quo. Fresh perspectives would be endless. You'd be able to show recognition and familiarity towards ideas and actions, but approach everything--life-- with a clean slate. No rigid hand of the past to control your actions or thoughts. Sometimes I think I'd like to live with no memory, there are so many things I'd like to rediscover, to look at with new eyes.

posted by Rob and Lauren @ 6:01 PM